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Originally posted by jason181988
I am also 17 and this will be my 5th year umpiring. In Illinois, at 17, you can become IHSA certified and make more money. That also means you need your own equipment. (Before, the place a umpired had a couple of sets of (pretty crappy) equipment for use) I have been looking around and the hardest thing for me is the shoes. The biggest problem may be that I wear a size 14. So I have a few questions.
1. What do you suggest for shoes for plate and bases? (brand, high-top, low-top, etc.)
2. What chest protector do you suggest? (west vest?)
3. Has anyone heard of the Rawlings CP9500 Umpire's Vest Style Chest Protector? What do you think?
4. I am having trouble finding stores that carry this stuff (I plan on ordering online, but I need to try these things for size). What national chains carry these things?
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1) I prefer high tops, although its whatever you prefer. I like the protection and support they give. I currently wear the Spot Bilt high top umpire shoe and like it. Bases, I have the Mizuno Wave Trainer and really like them too. If not these, I would probably have the New Balance 250
2) Yes - WV is the best. If you cannot afford it, I would look at the Honig's K1 or their Elite Equipment Package. Its a good deal with good quality gear. If youre looking at a WV, the Platinum is a good deal. Currently, Ump-Attire is running a special I think.
3) Never heard of it - Stick with Honigs or WV
4) Cant help you there. Honig's is awesome with returns & problems...I find their stuff to run true to size.
[Edited by mrm21711 on Mar 20th, 2005 at 08:00 PM]