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I had a terrible experience with two pairs of Smitty's pants in 2007. They were horrible (bunching waistband, clasps ripping apart, buttons falling off, improper sizing). I didn't judge their shirts accordingly, and gave them a try. And they're fine shirts--attractive, comfortable, good-fitting, easy-care.
Smitty's completely overhauled their slacks, to their credit, and although I haven't tried them again, I hear they're fine from several guys. They're interested in improving their product and have done so to the point that they're the best value in umpire uniforms.
But the Official's Choice company has no humility or apparent willingness to make a better product--only a cheap one. In fact they seem bent on doing things as laughably and woefully as ever. Don't give your money to a company that doesn't earn it. After you buy their slacks at $37.50 or more, you have to replace them after a few games with a pair of decent quality brand slacks for $45 or more. For that amount, you can instead buy a pair of Honig's polywools that'll last for about 900 games. That's the way I look at it.
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