I have to buy a new pair of plate shoes and want to go with the GD patent leather. Do they run true to size and are they worth the investment?

I have some +POS shoes, and I think that they are made by the same company. I wear a size 13 in Reebok, and a size 14 in Nike, and with my +POS shoes I wear a size 13. Just go to a shoe store, and try on some reebok shoes, order that size. I hope this helps.

I wear a 10 1/2 in everything. I have a pair of size 11 GD patent leather shoes that a just a hair loose on me(I like wearing thick socks, so they're perfect). I'd says they run true to size. I love 'em.

Kyle

No problem with nicks & scratches?

None yet. I've got a full season on them with no problems. I take really good care of them though. I wipe them off and bag the after use. Man they're shiney!

I've found that they are about a quarter-size small. I wear a 10 & 1/2, and these are just a bit tighter than most others. As to whether they're worth the $ or not, let others answer that. I got mine via the manufacturer's outlet store and paid $40 for them 2 seasons ago. I've worn them for over 250 plate games and they do seem to hold up pretty well.

Where is this place? $40 is quite the deal.

It's the Cove shoe factory in Martinsburg, Pa. It's in the absolute middle of nowhere, maybe 35 miles southeast of Altoona.

Is this the place?

Cove Shoe Company 107 Highland St. Martinsburg, PA 16662 814.793.3786

A "quarter-size small"? I bet you have a helluva tight zone. I would much rather have a shoe too big than too small. Heck, my feet are not even the same size (most folks aren't). One is usually a half (or quarter?) size larger than the other.

Looks like you found the right place, Garth.

Does anyone know if they'll ship the item (assuming that I would pay for the shipping)???

That's their outlet store - limited hours, no shipping of any kind, and (at least used to be) open only to those who were invited & anyone they chose to bring along.

Let's see. All I have to do is get invited, fly back there, rent a car buy ten pairs of shoes, fly home and I break even.

'Fraid so. I know a couple of folks who live semi-near there & are allowed in whenever they want. I've gotten to go a couple of times.