Cricket shoes from VKS: Explore our elite range of cricket shoes, purpose-built by leading brands to deliver the ideal blend of comfort, grip, and durability. Featuring top-quality footwear from Gray-Nicolls, Adidas, Gunn & Moore, Kookaburra, Me+U, and New Balance, our collection offers a tailored fit for every playing style. Whether you're a bowler needing extra support, a batsman seeking lightweight agility, or an all-rounder after superior grip, we have pairs designed to maximise your performance. Choose from specialist designs for turf, grass, and indoor surfaces, enhanced with features that provide added comfort and security. Shop online today and experience the stability, protection, and speed you need to stay ahead on the field.
VKS stocks one of the UK's widest ranges of cricket shoes, with over 40 models from adidas, New Balance, Gray-Nicolls, GM and Kookaburra in stock across spike, rubber and spikeless soles. Whether you're a fast bowler needing landing-foot stability, a batsman wanting lightweight grip for quick singles, or a parent kitting out a junior player, this guide covers exactly which cricket shoe suits your game, your surface and your budget.
Cricket places unusual demands on footwear: repeated sprinting, sudden changes of direction, and for bowlers a heavy, repeated landing impact through the front foot during the delivery stride. Standard trainers aren't built to cope with any of that. They lack the lateral stability to stop your foot sliding inside the shoe when you turn for a second run, the reinforced toe and heel to survive a full season of use, and the surface-specific grip that stops you slipping on damp grass or a polished indoor net floor. A proper pair of cricket shoes reduces the risk of ankle rolls, knee strain and lower back impact, and it's one of the cheapest ways to genuinely improve your game.
| Sole Type | Best Surface | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Spike | Grass wickets, outdoor match play | Fast bowlers, and any player needing maximum traction in damp or early-season conditions |
| Rubber Sole | Artificial wickets, hard training surfaces, some outdoor club grounds | All-rounders wanting one shoe for both nets and matches on synthetic pitches |
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Spike shoes use metal or hard rubber studs in the sole for maximum grip on grass, and they're the standard choice for outdoor match play, particularly for bowlers pushing hard off the crease. Rubber sole shoes trade a little outright grip for versatility -- they won't damage indoor net floors or artificial surfaces and still perform well on firm outdoor ground. Spikeless shoes are purpose-built for indoor use, with a flatter, non-marking sole that's kind to sports hall floors while still offering more lateral support than a general trainer. |
adidas is our best-stocked cricket shoe brand, spanning three tiers. The Adipower Incurza sits at the top as adidas's elite spike shoe, built for players who want the very best support and traction available. The 22yds range is the mid-tier workhorse -- available in Spike, Spikeless and standard rubber versions -- and offers genuine performance at a more accessible price. The Howzat range is adidas's entry-level cricket shoe, including dedicated junior spike and spikeless versions.
| Model | Sole | VKS Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adidas Adipower Incurza Spike Cricket Shoe 2026 | Spike | £119.99 |
| Adidas 22yds Incurza Spike Cricket Shoe 2026 | Spike | £111.99 |
| Adidas 22yds Boost Cricket Shoes '25 | Boost cushioned | £119.99 |
| Adidas 22yds Spike Cricket Shoe 2026 | Spike | £79.99 |
| Adidas 22yds Spikeless Cricket Shoe 2026 | Spikeless / Indoor | £71.99 |
| Adidas 22yds Cricket Shoes '25 | Rubber | £74.99 |
| Adidas Howzat Spike Cricket Shoe 2026 | Spike | £59.99 |
| Adidas Howzat Spikeless Cricket Shoe 2026 | Spikeless / Indoor | £55.99 |
| Adidas Howzat Spike Junior Cricket Shoe 2026 | Junior Spike | £47.99 |
| Adidas Howzat Spikeless Junior Cricket Shoe 2026 | Junior Spikeless | £44.99 |
New Balance's FuelCell range is built around a responsive foam midsole that's particularly well suited to bowlers. The FuelCell CK4040 F7 is a dedicated cricket bowling shoe, purpose-built to absorb repeated front-foot landing impact through a full spell. The FuelCell CK10 models offer the same cushioning philosophy in an all-rounder shoe, while the CK4020 rubber sole options are a strong choice for indoor and artificial surfaces.
| Model | Sole | VKS Price |
|---|---|---|
| New Balance FuelCell CK4040 F7 Cricket Bowling Shoe 2026 | Spike (Bowling) | £131.99 |
| New Balance FuelCell CK10F6 Cricket Shoe | Spike | £119.99 |
| New Balance FuelCell CK10 Cricket Shoe | Spike | £119.99 |
| New Balance CK4020 Rubber Cricket Shoe | Rubber | £79.99 |
| New Balance FuelCell 4020v6 Rubber Cricket Shoe 2026 | Rubber | £75.99 |
Gray-Nicolls offers the deepest range for value-conscious buyers and junior players, with the Revo Pro series at the premium end and the Velocity series covering senior and junior spike and rubber options, including a Junior Mini size for the youngest players just starting out.
| Model | Sole | VKS Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Nicolls Revo Pro 3.0 Spike Cricket Shoe | Spike | £79.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Revo Pro 2.0 Rubber Cricket Shoe | Rubber | £69.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Revo Pro 1.0 Cricket Shoe | Rubber | £69.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Spike Cricket Shoe | Spike | £54.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Rubber Cricket Shoe | Rubber | £49.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 4.0 Rubber Shoe | Rubber | £49.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Spike Shoe Junior | Junior Spike | £47.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 4.0 Spike Cricket Shoe Junior | Junior Spike | £44.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Rubber Shoe Junior | Junior Rubber | £39.99 |
| Gray Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Rubber Shoe Junior Mini | Junior Rubber (Mini) | £29.99 |
GM's range splits into the Aion and Rival lines, each offered in a Spike version for grass wickets and an All-Rounder rubber version for training and artificial surfaces, plus a dedicated Rival junior spike model.
| Model | Sole | VKS Price |
|---|---|---|
| GM Rival Spike Cricket Shoes 2026 | Spike | £59.99 |
| GM Aion Spike Cricket Shoe | Spike | From £54.99 |
| GM Aion All-Rounder Cricket Shoe | Rubber | £54.99 |
| GM Rival Spike Junior Cricket Shoes 2026 | Junior Spike | £54.99 |
| GM Rival All-Rounder Cricket Shoe | Rubber | From £44.99 |
Kookaburra's KC 3.0 is our most affordable specialist cricket shoe, available in both Spike and Rubber versions and in two colourways, making it a popular choice for club players and juniors moving up from beginner footwear.
| Model | Sole | VKS Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kookaburra KC 3.0 Spike Cricket Shoe | Spike | From £39.99 |
| Kookaburra KC 3.0 Rubber Cricket Shoe | Rubber | From £36.99 |
VKS also stocks Me+U cricket footwear as part of our brand portfolio, alongside a full range of replacement spikes and replacement rubber studs so you can re-tip your existing shoes rather than replace them outright.
Batsmen need a shoe that's light underfoot for quick singles and twos, with enough lateral support to push off hard for a run without the foot sliding inside the shoe. The Adidas 22yds range and New Balance FuelCell CK10 are both built with this in mind -- lighter construction than a dedicated bowling shoe, with spike versions for grass and rubber/spikeless versions for nets. Players wanting the very best available should look at the Adidas Adipower Incurza.
Bowlers land hard and repeatedly through the front foot during the delivery stride, so cushioning and structural support matter more here than almost anywhere else in a cricket kit bag. The New Balance FuelCell CK4040 F7 is purpose-built as a bowling shoe, with FuelCell foam specifically designed to absorb that impact through a long spell. The Adidas 22yds Boost is another strong option thanks to its Boost cushioning, and the Gray-Nicolls Revo Pro 3.0 offers solid support at a lower price point.
For indoor nets, choose a rubber sole or spikeless model -- spikes aren't permitted on most indoor surfaces and will damage the flooring. The Adidas 22yds Spikeless and Adidas Howzat Spikeless are built specifically for this, as are the New Balance CK4020 Rubber, Gray-Nicolls Revo Pro Rubber and GM All-Rounder ranges. These same rubber sole shoes also work well on artificial outdoor wickets, so they're a sensible choice if you want one pair that covers both.
For outdoor match play on grass, a spike sole gives you the most reliable traction, especially in damp or early-season conditions. Every brand VKS stocks offers a spike option -- from the entry-level Kookaburra KC 3.0 Spike and Gray-Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Spike through to the elite Adidas Adipower Incurza and New Balance FuelCell ranges -- so there's a spike shoe at every budget.
Getting a junior player into proper cricket shoes early makes a real difference to confidence and injury prevention as they start sprinting between wickets and bowling full spells for the first time. VKS stocks junior spike and rubber options from adidas (Howzat Junior Spike and Spikeless), Gray-Nicolls (Velocity Junior Spike, Rubber and Mini sizes for younger children) and GM (Rival Junior Spike). The Gray-Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Rubber Junior Mini, at £29.99, is our most accessible option for younger children just starting out.
Cricket shoes are generally worn with thicker sports socks than everyday trainers, so it's worth trying yours on with the socks you'll actually wear to play. If you're between sizes, most players size up slightly rather than down, particularly for bowling shoes where the foot moves forward under braking impact. If you're not sure which model or size is right for you, our team at 31 Bond Street, Ealing can provide expert in-store fitting advice.
Choose spike shoes for outdoor grass wickets and match play, where you need maximum traction, particularly in damp conditions. Choose rubber sole shoes for indoor nets, artificial wickets and general training, where spikes aren't practical or permitted.
Bowlers should prioritise cushioning and support to handle repeated front-foot landing impact. The New Balance FuelCell CK4040 F7 is a dedicated cricket bowling shoe, and the Adidas 22yds Boost is another strong option thanks to its cushioned Boost midsole.
No. Spike shoes will damage indoor net floors and sports hall surfaces, and most indoor venues won't allow them. Use a rubber sole or spikeless model indoors instead.
adidas, Gray-Nicolls and GM all offer dedicated junior cricket shoes in both spike and rubber options, including smaller mini sizes from Gray-Nicolls for younger children just starting the game.
Most cricket shoes fit similarly to standard trainers, but should be tried on with the thicker sports socks you'll wear to play. If in doubt, VKS's in-store team in Ealing can help with fitting.
