{"product_id":"gray-nicholls-velocity-5-0-spike-junior","title":"Gray-Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Junior Cricket Spike Shoes - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGray-Nicolls Velocity 5.0 Junior Cricket Spike Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e in white give young cricketers a proper spiked shoe rather than a cut-down adult one — lightweight, breathable and grippy enough that a junior can commit fully to a run-up or a quick single without worrying about their footing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuo Tech Plus upper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, durable and breathable, combining stretch mesh for comfort with welded support for stability through the foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNine-spike blown rubber outsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine strategically placed spikes set into a shock-absorbing rubber base for reliable grip on grass and turf wickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEVA performance midsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushioned midsole with torsional TPU midfoot support to control twist through the delivery stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaipoli Pro footbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissipates impact shock waves to reduce stress on young joints across a long day in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic white colourway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Club and school whites compliant, and easy to keep looking smart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for junior club, school and representative cricket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunior cricket footwear is usually where corners get cut, and it shows: flat-soled trainers slide on a damp outfield, and heavy adult spikes tire young legs before tea. The Velocity 5.0 Junior addresses both. The blown rubber outsole keeps weight down while the nine-spike layout gives a bowler confidence at the crease and a fielder confidence chasing to the rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe torsional TPU midfoot support matters more than it sounds. A junior bowler's front foot lands with considerable rotational force, and unsupported shoes let the foot twist — which is uncomfortable at best and an injury risk over a season. Controlling that twist while keeping the shoe light is the real achievement here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident grip on grass wickets and outfields for bowling, batting and fielding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight enough for a full day's cricket without dragging young legs down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable upper keeps feet cooler and drier through long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushioning and midfoot support that reduce joint stress on developing players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart white finish that meets school and club kit expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray-Nicolls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity 5.0 Spike — Junior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuo Tech Plus — stretch mesh with welded support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutsole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlown rubber with nine spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVA with torsional TPU midfoot support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFootbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaipoli Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaying Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Central Sports?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 100% Genuine \u0026amp; Authorised Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏏 Trusted Cricket \u0026amp; Team Sports Specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Secure Packaging \u0026amp; Fast Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤝 Reliable Customer Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🆕 Access to Latest Releases \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinal Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely well-built junior spike at a sensible price. If your young player is bowling or fielding on grass with any regularity, this is the shoe that stops them slipping and keeps their joints happy through a full season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gray-Nicolls","offers":[{"title":"White \/ UK 3","offer_id":55273784803705,"sku":"954697.0005.0265","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ UK 4","offer_id":55273784770937,"sku":"954697.0005.0267","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ UK 5","offer_id":55273784738169,"sku":"954697.0005.0269","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ UK 6","offer_id":55273784705401,"sku":"954697.0005.0271","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/9021\/7773\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-27T173030.240.png?v=1790157965","url":"https:\/\/centraltennis.co.uk\/products\/gray-nicholls-velocity-5-0-spike-junior","provider":"CentralTennis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}