[MajorDave]

No slide whatsoever. I adjust them with the loose strap end that attaches with two "D" rings like most straps on shin guards, shoulder pads, chest protectors, etc. After attaching the end with the internal hook type connector to the hole and slot on the shinguard there are no problems whatsoever. They come with a velcro attachment metarsal foot "flap" that I removed as I have the high top plate shoes. If you wear low top shoes, leave it on. Again, they are very comfortable. Have a hard shell type extension on the inner ankle bone and wrap around pads on the calf. The knee cap plate extends above the knee and is loose so your hands can slip behind them when resting on the thigh above the knee cap in the Gerry Davis position. But, they are big enough to protect the knee cap. I am very confident behind the plate. Mainly due to this stance and I rarely hear much about my strike zone. Sometimes I get a little grumble or two on lower pitches but I give the whole knee with any part of the ball. I am a very loud, vocal ump as I was in the Army for a long time and spent a little time as a jumpmaster. Try yelling commands to 64 troopers in a C-130 with the doors or ramp open. You develop a "command voice" as they call it in grunt land. Very few guys challenge you if you take charge and make calls with authority early in the game.