I got the Reeboks for two main reasons: (1) the side protection extends farther around [I had gotten hit three frickin' times on the side of my foot wearing the NBs--ouch!], and (2) traction. On a dry, flat field I often found my feet sliding around too much behind home plate.
As far as their weight, when running, I have found no discernible difference. They're only slightly heavier, if that.
I won't comment on the white because I can live with that. However, whoever thought of putting suede on a plate shoe was off his meds that day! That part of the shoe is a biitch to keep clean, as suede turns brown over time when it gets dirty.
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