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Old Tue Mar 19, 2013, 07:21am
Welpe Welpe is offline
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Originally Posted by Publius View Post

I completely understand why some umpires might wear cleats if footing is important to them. There isn't a single decent pair of base shoes on the market if solid footing is your most important purchase criterion, rated higher than appearance or fit.
The Adidas Turf Hogs come rather close I think. Despite the name, they have soft rubber molded cleats that grip in both long, wet grass and Field Turf pretty well.

Academy - adidas Men's Turf Hog LX Low-Top Multipurpose Turf Shoes
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