[Tru_in_Blu]

Reading the 2026 Umpire Manual, it would appear that wearing shorts is not mentioned in the section of Umpire Uniform.

I know we've allowed shorts for umpires working slow pitch games locally. You can still buy "umpire shorts" online as well as socks.

Is there any definitive allowance for wearing shorts at slow pitch events? Nationals? What about socks? Ankle or over the calf? Color?

Thanx.