So yesterday I decided my old cricket shoes were dead and I needed new ones ASAP. Saw Sega had a sale online and just clicked buy without thinking much. Big mistake? Maybe. Got the box today and figured I better check these things properly before wrecking my feet.
The Unboxing Disaster
First thing outta the box? Smell hit me like a punch. Seriously, like plastic soaked in cheap glue. Made my eyes water. Thought “What junk did I buy?” But okay, took a deep breath and pulled ’em out anyway.
Actually Testing These Things
Feature 1: Bottom Grip Stuff
Scratched the sole hard with my keys. Wanted to see if it was real rubber or flimsy plastic. Left a tiny mark but nothing major. Held up okay. Not amazing, not trash.
Feature 2: The Bend Test
Tried twisting the shoe like a wet towel. Cheap ones snap easy. These? Twisted okay but felt stiff near the toes. Not sure if good or bad for quick turns on field.
Feature 3: Padding Above Heel
Pushed my thumb hard into the back collar. Felt kinda thin back there. Remembered how cheap shoes chew up your ankles. This felt… borderline. Wouldn’t bet on it holding up long.
Feature 4: Stinky Inside Material
Stuck my whole nose inside. Smelled synthetic. Sweaty feet plus this stuff? Disaster waiting to happen. Felt scratchy too. Probably gonna need super thick socks.
Feature 5: Toe Cap Reality Check
Knocked hard on the toe cap with my knuckles. Sounded hollow. Flimsy plastic pretending to protect me? Definitely not armor. More like cardboard vibes.
My Final Take
Walked around my living room like a fool. Creaked a bit left foot. Fit was weirdly tight at pinky toe area. Overall?
- Grip – passable
- Bend – stiff
- Ankle stuff – feels cheap
- Inside liner – itchy junk
- Toe cap – a joke
Truth? Got what I paid for. Cheap deal for cheap shoes. Probably last one season if I’m lucky. Wouldn’t buy these for serious play. My club match next week? Wearing my busted old ones until they fully disintegrate.
