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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Yes, the Fechheimers are great pants for umpiring. But I'll be honest - I wouldn't be caught dead in those pants at work or any place other than the ballfield. They're just not stylish, Mike.
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I'm not trying to impress anyone. Don't need to because, to be blunt, I really don't give a damn what other people think of as "fashion". I dress for myself and the situation and the Fech work fine in an business office.
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Secondly, $45/pair is expensive, no matter how you slice it. I don't know about you, but few people are willing to shell out a couple hundred bucks unnecessarily.
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No, it is only expensive if your preference is shopping at high-volume stores where quantity is a bit more important than quality. Sure, you can spend $16-$20 for FlexSlacks every two years as oppose to $45 for a pair of slacks that will last 5 years, but I'll take the quality product over saving a couple of bucks and that really is simply a perception here.
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Could he use the pants later? Sure. But it'd be better to wait until he knows for certain that he's not tossing his money away. After quitting smoking, I gained about 15-20 pounds, and I can't wear some of the same pants I wore just last year.
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And who is at fault for that?
Your bad habits should have a bearing on how other's purchase their wardrobe? What have you done with all of your non-umpiring clothes?
I have the same problem, but in the other direction. I've dropped over 5" of waist over the past 6 months. Okay, so I have to pay a tailor, but I'm still wearing my Fechs!
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Don't waste your money. Wait until you know what pants you need and buy them quickly.
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And what if they do not have them in stock? They made an allowance last year. Don't know if they will continue to do that every year.