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Originally Posted by Steve M
Let's eliminate that patent leathers from that list. The other items are gross items that some basic training, if not common sense, would take care of.
I have worn that patent leathers, and probably will continue to in some games. I will probably not replace them, when the time comes. Regardless of the "standard", I do believe that they add to the positive impression I want to make when I take the field - but, as I said, I will probably not replace them and I will be semi judicious as to where I wear them as I do accept and abide by the "standards" of whatever sanctioning body I am working for.
Now, I've seen pants that were too tight and clowns with backwards hats - I think they're matched by players and other punks who wear their hats sideways. I've seen slow pitch folks with ballbags on the bases. But I have never seen white gloves on an umpire - what the devil is the reason for that?!?!
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Not to pick-nits or anything, but these were patent leather military shoes.... flat smooth soles... not the patent leather athletic type. the white gardening gloves were some type of sun protection (i'm guessing). call me crazy, but if i had to dress like this guy to protect myself from the sun.. i'd take up referee'ing volleyball.