Like any other sport, cricket also requires specially designed shoes to provide support to a player while playing and help the batsman to maintain perfect posture, to help the bowler run fast and throw the ball perfectly without losing balance which directly & indirectly enhances the player’s performance.
Cricket Shoe’s lightweight design, maximum grip, high breathability keep feet sweat-free and soft cushioning reduces shock while bowling or jumping to catch the ball.
How much should you spend on Cricket shoes?
There is no hard and fast rule, in simple word good quality cricket shoes starts from around ₹1000 and goes up to even lakh depending on at which stage you are playing
if you are a beginner then we suggest you should buy a normal ₹1000 to ₹2000 shoes but after some time in intermediate when you become confident on your game then you should go with high-quality Nike, puma or asics and even more expensive shoes.
Buying Guide
If you want to know which thing you must consider while buying Cricket shoes then we recommend you to read this article “How To Choose The Right Cricket Shoes For You?”
Best Cricket Shoes
(1) Puma Mens Cricket Square Cricket Shoes: are made with a superior quality leather material with breathable and keep feet dry even after intense physical work on a sunny day, its high grip rubber also maintain high traction on all type of ground and soft cushioning giving lasting comfort even on all day long match.
This Puma Shoes soft cushion on the footbed, midsole, collar, tongue and even on ankle support provide lasting support all day, Suitable for all means Bowler who require high grip, batsman who require normal grip and allrounder also.
Puma Mens Cricket
Square Cricket
Shoes
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Flat
- Sole Material: Rubber
- Style: Mid-Top
- Outer Material: Leather
- Country of Origin India
(2) Puma Mens Cricket Classic Cricket Shoe: comes in a colour combination of bright sunrise upper with lime inner looks very attractive and eye catchy and its broad thick cotton laces offer you a perfect customized fit and its Rubber outsole with a cushioned insole gives your lasting support and comfort throughout the day.
Its High traction block-type grip maximises grip so bowlers and batsmen can completely focus on the match without worrying about slip.
Puma Mens Cricket
Classic Cricket
Shoes
- Material Type: Rubber
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Flat
- Sole Material: Rubber
- Style: Cricket
- Country of Origin India
(3) DSC Unisex-Adult Belter Cricket Shoes: if you are a beginner and looking for budget-friendly cricket shoes without compromising major cricket shoe features like lightweight design, Breathable upper, Strong traction, soft cushioning and last but not the least attractive design then these DSC Belter Cricket shoes are for you.
DSC Unisex-Adult
Belter Cricket
Shoes
- Material Type: Polyvinyl Chloride
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Platform Heel
- Sole Material: Ethylene Vinyl
- Style Cricket Shoe
- Country of Origin India
(4) Adidas Mens CRI Rise V2 Cricket Shoe: come in a combination of white, Black and sky blue colour shade which looks very elegant and the Adidas logo on both the medial and lateral side gives them a Brandable yet rich look and indirectly boost players’ performance.
This shoe upper is made with Neoprene material for high breathability & flexibility and its Rubber insole protects the player against losing balance and helps in maintaining perfect posture for batting and bowling too and its soft foam innersole gives you lasting comfort.
Adidas Mens CRI
Rise V2 Cricket
Shoes
- Material Type: Neoprene
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Flat
- Sole Material Rubber
- Style Low: Top
- Country of Origin India
(5) Vector X Striker Cricket Shoe for Men: this is the most stylish and my favourite cricket shoe from a beginners’ point of view, this shoe design and colour combination is very eye-soothing yet classic.
It comes with the latest EVA sock liner technology and pre-moulded secure heel fit to reduce shock impact and PVC outsole for high durability as well as makes the shoe slip-resistant.
Its leather Upper keeps players’ feet ventilated all day with spiked sole for high traction and its thick padded inner gives you relaxed feet all day also it reduces shock impact and minimises the chances of foot pain and injury due to sudden shock.
Vector X Striker Cricket
Shoe for Men
- Material Type: Faux Leather
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Block Heel
- Sole Material: Polyvinyl Chloride
- Stylish STRIKER
- Country of Origin
(6) SEGA Reach Spikes Cricket Shoe: this shoe comes with spikes at a budget-friendly price, which makes it the perfect option for beginners to improve their performance and boost their confidence without hurting their pocket deeply.
It comes in a White and Red colour combination that looks very attractive and its high platform heel with metal spikes provides a player strong grip and protects them against slipping or sliding.
SEGA Reach Spikes
Cricket Shoes
- Style: Cricket Shoes
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Platform Heel
- Spikes Material: Type: Alloy Steel
- Outer Material: Microfiber and Mesh Panels
- Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
(7) DSC men’s Belter Cricket Shoes: are another pocket-friendly cricket shoe for beginners, it is crafted with Polyurethane material for high durability and flexibility with a good amount of breathability to keep your feet dry during intense match for long stretching hours in summer day.
Its Eva sole with grippy pattern makes them perfect for bowlers, batsmen and even fielders to run faster, so you can wear them in dry or even wet grassy ground.
DSC Men’s Belter
Cricket Shoes
- Material Type: Polyurethane
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Platform Heel
- Sole Material: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, Polyvinyl Chloride
- Style Cricket Shoe
- Country of Origin India
(8) SG Scorer Rubber Spikes Cricket Shoes: are made with the blending of high-quality synthetic material for high durability and meshed upper for proper ventilation without increasing shoe weight.
Its lightweight design, high traction outsole, and comfy innersole significantly enhance player’s performance by providing extra support and the SG logo on both lateral and medial sides looks very eye-classic.
SG Scorer Rubber Spikes
Cricket Shoes
- Outer Material Mesh
- Material Type: Rubber
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Flat
- Style Modern
- Rubber: Polyvinyl Chloride
- Country of Origin India
(9) Puma Mens Cricket Highrun Cricket Shoes: are versatile and best to wear for Beginner, Intermediate as well as professional player or somewhere between them, its high-quality synthetic upper and Tri-colour combination looks very stylish & classy too.
Its Sporty look with White, Lime and Blue colour combination can easily grab anyone’s attention, Doesn’t matter if you are a Batsman, Fielder, Bowler or allrounder It can easily fit in all player’s feet and its wide cotton laces fit perfectly without any loosening issue.
Puma Mens Cricket
Highrun Cricket
Shoes
- Material Type: Synthetic
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Heel Type: Flat
- Sole Material: Rubber
- Style: Cricket
- Country of Origin India
(10) Puma Boys Evospeed Jr V2 Cricket Shoes: are made with high-quality faux leather and its Blue & Green colour combination looks very stylish, Its upper comes with a pinched hole to ensure proper breathability.
This Cricket shoe Footbed, Ankle Support, Tongue and forefoot are thickly padded for extra comfort and also reduce the shock impact which players feel during jumping for a catch or while bowling.
Puma Boys Evospeed
Jr V2 Cricket
Shoes
- Sole Material: Rubber
- Outer Material: Faux Leather
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Country of Origin India
Conclusion
If you are still wondering Which Cricket Shoes Should I Buy? then No need to worry, we will try to help you by sorting 3 Best cricket shoes out of 10 according to different criteria.
(1) The first one is Budget Friendly For Beginners
(2) Second is a bit Premium for intermediate or Professional players
(3) The third one with Metal Spikes
- Budget Friendly
For BeginnersVector X Striker Cricket
Shoe for Men - Professional Shoes
Adidas Mens CRI
Rise V2 Cricket
Shoes - Cricket Shoes with
SpikesSEGA Reach Spikes
Cricket Shoes
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FAQ
Which shoes does Indian cricket team wear?
There is no specific brand on which shoes must be worn by all the Indian Cricket Team, It depends on the sponsor for example: Virat Kohli wears Puma Cricket Shoes while Sachin Tendulkar wears Adidas Shoes.
Are cricket shoes waterproof?
Generally, Cricket Shoes are not waterproof however they can be sustained in normal wet condition like wet grass etc. but some specific expensive shoes, which is worn by cricketers are sometimes waterproof.
Should cricket shoes be tight?
No, because tighter shoes restrict a player’s movement and eventually affect the player’s performance although loose shoes are also very irritating they can leave blisters which means shoes must be perfectly fit with little room in the toe area for better comfort.