Description
One8 Cover Drive 18 Pro Cricket Shoes - Metal Spikes
~ Co-created with Virat Kohli. Built for the batter who is still moving well in the 40th over.
The Cover Drive 18 Pro is the top of One8's cricket range and the model One8 builds for long innings, tuned for balance and clean footwork rather than raw explosiveness. Eleven spikes and a shank-stiffened midsole hold the shoe's shape under the twisting load of turning for a second run, which is where most cricket shoes give out first.
One8 is Virat Kohli's own performance label, not a licensing badge on someone else's last. The Cover Drive 18 was co-created with him. This is the metal-spike build, intended for natural turf.
Why Players Choose the Cover Drive 18 Pro
Eleven-spike sole, convertible at the heel
Seven fixed spikes at the forefoot for grip through the shot and the turn, plus four convertible spikes at the heel so you can change the heel setup to suit the ground.
Shank-stiffened midsole for torsional rigidity
One8 calls it the Functional Boom shank: a rigid plate between midsole and outsole that resists twist when you brace and drive, so the arch does not fold under a hard turn.
Sonic Foam cushioning and PWR+LCK heel
Lightweight foam that returns energy on take-off rather than just absorbing impact, with a heel-lock collar that keeps your foot from sliding inside the shoe during aggressive weight shifts at the crease.
Breathable mono mesh upper, Sonic Grip outsole
Mono mesh with synthetic toe overlays against toe drag, perforated forefoot panelling for airflow, ghillie lacing for even lockdown, and a Sonic Grip rubber outsole for traction between the spikes.
Key Technical Specifications
- Sole Type: Metal spikes — 11 total, 7 forefoot and 4 convertible heel
- Outsole: Sonic Grip rubber
- Cushioning: Sonic Foam midsole
- Stability: Functional Boom / TPU shank between midsole and outsole
- Heel Profile: Low-cut with PWR+LCK heel-lock collar
- Upper Materials: Breathable mono mesh with synthetic overlays, perforated forefoot panelling
- Toe Style: Synthetic toe overlay for forefoot protection
- Closure: Ghillie lacing
- Shoe Fit: Snug athletic fit, true to size
- Colorway: Jersey White / Sonic Blue
- Sizes Stocked: US 8 / UK 7 through US 13 / UK 12
- Target Activity: Cricket on natural turf — batting, fielding and all-round play
- Age Group: Adult
- Gender: Men's
- Ships From: Edison, NJ, USA
Cover Drive 18 Pro or Cover Drive 18 X?
One8 builds two versions on the same technology stack, tuned for different innings:
- Cover Drive 18 Pro — long innings, emphasis on balance and clean footwork. This is the one we stock.
- Cover Drive 18 X — T20, emphasis on explosive movement and rapid changes of pace.
Who Is This For?
The Cover Drive 18 Pro is ideal for:
- Batters who want maximum grip turning for the second run
- Players on natural turf wickets and grass outfields who need a metal-spike setup
- All-rounders and fielders who want one premium turf shoe for the season
Playing on matting, astroturf or hard club wickets instead? Metal spikes are neither legal nor safe on those surfaces — take the One8 Pitch 18 rubber spike shoes.
Brand Authority: Why One8?
One8 is Virat Kohli's performance label, and cricket footwear is the category it was built around. The Cover Drive 18 is co-created with him and made to plant, pivot and drive — a batter's footwork, not a running shoe adapted for the field. TopCricketStore stocks genuine One8 footwear and ships it from our own warehouse in Edison, New Jersey: no import wait, no customs paperwork, free shipping over $100, and a showroom you can walk into to check the fit.
Complete Your Kit
Pair these with cricket shoe accessories for spare spikes and a spike key, compare the range in cricket metal spike shoes, or browse all One8 cricket shoes.
FAQ Section
Q1: Is this a pre-order? Yes. The shipment is on its way to our Edison, NJ warehouse and your pair ships as soon as it arrives, currently around 3 to 4 weeks. You are reserving a specific size, not joining a waitlist.
Q2: How many spikes does the One8 Cover Drive 18 Pro have? Eleven. Seven are fixed at the forefoot and four are convertible at the heel, so the heel setup can be changed to suit the ground.
Q3: Are these metal spikes or rubber? Metal, for natural grass outfields and natural turf wickets only. On matting, astroturf, indoor surfaces or any hard ground, use a rubber-stud shoe such as the One8 Pitch 18. Metal spikes damage those surfaces, are banned by most US leagues, and give you no grip on them.
Q4: What is the difference between the Cover Drive 18 Pro and the 18 X? Same technology, different tuning. One8 builds the Pro for long innings with the emphasis on balance and footwork, and the X for T20 with the emphasis on explosive movement. We stock the Pro.
Q5: Are One8 cricket shoes good for fast bowlers? The Cover Drive 18 is a batting spike with a low-cut collar. Batters, all-rounders and fielders are the right fit. Front-line fast bowlers who want high-cut ankle support for front-foot impact should look at a dedicated bowling model.
Q6: How do these fit? True to size, in a snug athletic fit, listed in dual US / UK sizing. If you are between sizes or wear a thick cricket sock, size up half a size.
Q7: Are spare spikes and a spike key included? Spike keys and replacements vary by production run. Contact us before you order if you need spares and we will confirm what is in the box.
Q8: Where does it ship from? Our warehouse in Edison, New Jersey. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and local New York and New Jersey orders arrive fastest.
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