Cricket Boot Specification
(Subject to change without notice)
Lasts: From the measurements given, the models of the feet are made and these are called ‘lasts'. These are kept for you for any repeat orders you may wish to make. The uppers are stretched over the lasts during manufacture, thus forming the boots to the shape of each foot.
Uppers: the uppers are made from strong light supple leather, with nylon reinforcing in areas of stress, and a padded tongue. An extra strong heel stiffener is fitted as standard, but if you suffer from excessive pronation, then this can be doubled for additional support, together with the inclusion of arch supports.
| Styles: | High – boot giving full support above the ankle bone. |
| Low – boot where the upper is level with the ankle bone | |
| Shoe – trainer type upper cut low under the ankle bones and with padded collar around the ankle, suitable for batting or wicket keeping. |
Insole: 4.5mm man-made woven shock-absorbing material lined with suede leather and now incorporating 6mm plus of Poron/PPT protection in heels .
Middle: A thin but very strong layer of leather cemented to the insole and uppers and then securely stitched. This method of construction, called ‘veldschoen', gives the boot extra strength whilst retaining flexibility.
Midsole: A shock-absorbent through sole of top quality EVA in a choice of soft or hard grades, shaped to assist the running action is cemented to the middle.
| Soles: | Leather – A light, supple, water resistant sole which absorbs very little moisture, dries out quickly without cracking and is very hard wearing. |
| Plastic – A moulded plastic sole with small screw-in steel spikes. | |
| Trainer – A choice of man-made trainer type soles without spikes. | |
| Half & Half – The forepart in light leather or plastic, with screw-in spikes, and the rear part in man-made trainer type soling. |
Drag Plate: A stainless steel plate tailored to fit around the welt of the boot in the drag area, to avoid excessive wear, can be fitted if required.
Repairs: A full repair service is offered, which includes new midsoles, leather soles and spikes and any patching on the uppers, which may be necessary.