Payntr Cricket Shoes Review (and 20% off)

Payntr cricket shoes are popular for a reason and it’s not just the intriguing Bodyline story behind them.

A seismic launch and eye-catching design unlike any other cricket shoe, led to endorsements from professional cricketers.

If we fast-forward to the present day, Payntr are now mainstream, trusted and supply footwear for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the Northern Diamonds.

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— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) June 3, 2022

Their XPF range (above) was launched by Rashid Khan who has worn them in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well as for international duty for Afghanistan and T20 teams around the world.

Cricket Yorkshire approached Payntr about a partnership because many of our readers play cricket and need comfortable cricket spikes or trainers.

I thought I’d do a Payntr cricket shoes review and to remind you of our exclusive offer…

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Payntr Cricket Shoes review

Payntr Cricket Spikes – XPF-P6

Payntr cricket spikes have had an upgrade for 2022 and beyond with their XPF range. The P6 is their bowling spike, packed with all of the engineering and specialist bowling know-how that former pro cricketer Dave Paynter brings to the party.

They have been designed with fast bowlers in mind who are notorious for giving their feet – and cricket footwear – a terrible beating.

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You want cricket spikes that protect your feet and the Payntr XPF-P6 offers increased stability and strength for confidence as you bowl and field.

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Payntr cricket shoes are known for their cushioned, foamed support that cuddles your feet as you go about your business. I could talk about a firmer compression-moulded EVA midsole and a fully welded PU upper or oversized heel counter to lock your foot in position.

To decipher that, a huge amount of thought has gone into making these Payntr cricket spikes comfortable, light and also durable. It helps that they look stylish too.

Payntr Bodyline 412 Trainer (Grey)

I bought a pair of these Payntr Bodyline 412 trainers myself and they’ve been incredibly comfy for 2 years now. If you like a wider shoe then these fit the bill and there’s loads of cushioning around the ankle and side of the foot.

Initially, the underfoot padding as you walk felt (to me at least) like you’re on a spongy surface. It was almost as if I was bouncing along the surface of the moon.

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These are one of the most comfortable pairs of trainers I’ve ever worn (and I’ve bought dozens).

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Without meaning to, I’ve kept them immaculate and there’s a strange pleasure in the newness of a shoe, if that makes sense. They’re easy to clean which is a bonus.

Anyway, Payntr don’t just do cricket shoes for switch-hitting sixes into the crowd or sending stumps cartwheeling, they have their Active range.

These trainers are in mind for the players to look the part in the clubhouse after a game, basking in the glory of that eight-wicket haul or daddy hundred.

Or perhaps you’re an umpire, fresh from a series of fiendishly difficult but correct LBW decisions, and taking the weight off with a pint of Theakstons at the bar.

During the off-season, they’re ideal for indoor cricket, net sessions or general use as a popular trainer.

These Payntr trainers come in black or grey as well as the white pair with red trim that runs through their cricket shoes range.

Pleasingly, they are flipping light, you can quote me on that, that’s a very technical cricket footwear term. I also give a thumbs-up to the padding around the ankle which is like being cuddled by a friendly pillow.

Payntr Bodyline 124 Batting/Keeping Spikes

I was sent a pair of these and it was like Christmas Day when they arrived for this fumbling number 11 with a career-average of 7.5.

The Bodyline postcard is a nice touch and first impressions are that even though I’m probably not Payntr’s prime target market, they won me over.

I’ve worn bowling boots, trainers and everything else in between for hurtling down a cricket ball. Personally, they’ve got to be sparkling white and feel light as a feather – which these do.

I could give you the spiel about cushioning and reinforced toe but you can read that on their site, if the mood takes you.

All I can say is they have the appearance of a stylish trainer, were comfortable to clatter round Cricket Yorkshire HQ and were my kind of shoe.

Just like picking up a cricket bat, it’s a personal thing with footwear but it helps when the design is led by an ex-pro cricketer and Payntr are well worth consideration.

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