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Old Mon Jan 15, 2007, 07:13am
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
I have always wondered why Wilson included the metatarsal flapper on the 3409 in their design to begin with. If someone were going to be investing in these high-dollar, professional quality shin guards, you would think they would be wearing plate shoes with built-in metatarsal plates. I just went with the Douglas shin guards, which I love because of their superb fit, comfort, and protection.
They make them so that the amateur bozos can go to the local work-boot store and grab the $29.95 steel toe special and go out and umpire LL level ball. Obviously, those of us who have a clue buy real Plate Shoes.
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