Plate Shoes
 

Guys-

Sorry for this post, but it is the only way I can get out to all at one time:

I am new to baseball and I am looking for a pair of size 12 plate shoes. Right now, I do not have the funds to purchase full price and I was told by a friend that I should get them before I do any games.

So, does anyone know of someone selling size 12 plate shoes? :eek:

I would give them to you if I had them. In fact I gave a new guy shins, a mask, and +POS CP this year. I had the stuff in storage and I remember getting a hand up when I got started.

My suggestion to you would be to ask your local groups and see if they have some type of set-up. I know guys have given all kids of stuff out in the groups that I work for in the past and they still do.

You could get some steel-toe shoes from Wal-Mart or something until you have the $$ to get some plate shoes.

Hope this helps, good luck

Plate shoes
 

CJN has some good advice. When I got started I went to SEARS and got a pair of steel toed black sneakers. Work well for my first few seasons. You may want to try Ebay as well. I have seen all kinds of equipment, in poor shape to like new for sale on there.

Don't be skimpy
 

Sketcher's brand all black tennis shoes with steel toes run about $55 plus tax. Add the metatarsil and ankle protection from extended shin/leg guards and you should be in good shape for 2-3 years or more. Buy the shoes a size larger because the steel toe tends to vibrate when hit. The vibration only lasts a second or two. It doesn't feel good on the toes, but that vibration means your small investment paid larger DIVIDENDS.

Also think about your weakest link, between mask and CP. Add an extended throat guard over the chin on your traditional mask. I would call in plain black dress shoes or sneakers before I removed my $8 throat guard. Its the best investment I have made.

I've never heard someone suggest that you wear a shoe a full size larger than normal just because it has a steele toe. The idea that the toe of the shoe vibrates is almost as absurd as the idea that a baseball can defy the laws of physics. I suggest that if you don't want to be wearing shoes that are uncomfortable you disregard SA's advice and get a pair that fit you.


Tim.

LoL @ vibration off the steel toed shoes!

Must be caused by the shockwave of the rising fastball!

Maybe Schetchers shoes run small, but the plate shoes that I have, +POS and Gerry Davis run true to size. Sears makes a black, athletic style, steel toed shoe. I started out with those, also true to size, and they worked fine. 30-40 bucks.

SA, if you're trying to funny, it just ain't workin'.

If you're just stupid, well, God bless ya.

Test it yourself, Gong
 

"SA, if you're trying to funny, it just ain't workin'."

A world of difference boyz.

1) Shoe size: Many shoes fit well one size larger. Any person buying a pair of $100 sneakers can attest to that fact. Please WEAR multiple oderless athletic SOCKS.

2) Put on your best pair of steel toe shoes. Then go out and kick something very hard. Two things are possible. 1) You damage whatever you kick or 2) you damage your foot or leg. Either way, you'll hear the difference and shoe size will not matter as much as the damaged matter.

3) Any sound you hear after a CRASH betweeen two objects is a result of a VIBRATION traveling through AIR and reaching your inner EAR.

Like it or like GOD or like physics.

Lo-er
 

I use to respond quid pro quo to these attacks. Tee and BU are most notorious.

But then I found that my posts were deleted. Its funnier to read between their LINERS.

I bought a pair of Steel toed construction shoes at a local show shop on sale. They shine well and have a little tread. If you find a pair of shoes w/o tread a local show repair place can cut some.

Had them sized for my feet and have yet to feel any vibration on those toe hits.

oh, Shoe Expert?
 

From http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes-anatomy.html

"There are also lots of wisecracks in the discussion forums about shoe size not being important, it's the width that matters. (It's even harder to find data on shoe width ..."

"Your feet continue to grow, so age makes a difference."

One size larger isn't that much of a difference for me to argue. But if age makes a difference, then growing feet make a difference. If growing feet make a difference, then my advice to buy shoes one size larger is better than the other advice given to buy a shoe that fits.

A Lady Friend
 

Its not the size of the steel-toe shoes that matter, it's how you use them and how often you use them.

Search Shoe Size --> If the shoe fits, then wear it.

Nonsensical? Please make sure your seated and ready for THIS.

Syllogism: syl·lo·gism [ síllə jìzzəm ] (plural syl·lo·gisms), noun
Definitions:
1. logical argument involving three propositions: a formal deductive argument made up of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. An example is, "All birds have feathers, penguins are birds, therefore penguins have feathers."
2. deductive reasoning: reasoning from the general to the specific
3. example of deduction: an example of deductive reasoning
4. specious argument: a subtle piece of reasoning, or one that seems true but is actually false or deceptive
[14th century. Via Latin < Greek sullogismos < sullogizesthai "infer" < logos "reason"]

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Now if YOU say Syllogism to your LADY friend three times in a hurry. She'll either freak or ask if your're wearing protection.

Keep your eyes closed and say aloud, "Yeah, I've got my steel-toed shoes on." Then lay back and wait for the VIBRATIONS.

Hey Shoeless Beach Boy
 

Back on the subject of BASEBALL Plate Shoes.

You are PU and you take a foul ball off your NEW Steel-toed shoes. How do you know?
A) It fits
B) The richochet
C) A good vibration
D) Tracking

Get big-ump shoes ONE size larger.:confused:
Toe envy or feet fettish or common sense-eh?
Think about it a little longer this time.

Remember your feet swell, your feet sweat, and PU ALWAYS STINK.:eek:

Moderator
 

Moderator.

Any chance of dumping this guy? It's one thing to post nonsense, and try to be funny. It's quite another to misdirect folks, especially the new umpires, with bogus information.

Do not, DO NOT buy plate shoes that don't fit properly.

OK. Thanks to all who have given quality and creditable information in reguards to the posy on plate shoes. I am not a shoe or foot expert, but I think I am sure how to purchase shoes!

To those who give questionable or bogus information, thanks, but no thanks!

If you want to get rid of these guys who are posting, just to post, simply ignore them and do not get baited into arguing the obvious. We are ALL intellegent people and can seperate the trivial from good advise to the crap spewing from then unintellegent.

Thanks again to all

Don't go barefoot
 

It's even more sensitive and smelly down there in them plate shoes! :confused:
1) Does an extra 1/4 inch shoe length diminish any COMFORT factor?
2) Why are the toes any different than any other part of the body?

Conjecture: Is all this venom really about plate shoe length?
Some of these guys must have never felt those SHOTS!:rolleyes: :p

NOT to be taken seriously.:D :eek:

Pro-choice
 

this guy? It's one thing to post (this is) nonsense, and try to be funny (agree). It's quite another to misdirect (what) folks, especially (who) the new umpires, with (what) bogus information.
Do not, DO NOT buy plate shoes that don't fit properly.
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Hey preacher,
Your Lo-er shall not LIE awake over this.
The store doesn't let her return worn shoes.
She can come out from behind her shoe closet.
She's not gonna swear her new shoes are comfy.
Quit pretending her shoes are ALL the same length.
She bets that a couple of old pair could be cast to hell.
She knows that you look queer in her HIGH heels.
Please forgive her, she loves her shOOOes.
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It is nonsense. It is WOBW.:o
But I can't wait untill you AIR your next VIBE {atmosphere or feeling}.;)

A friend of mine bought some shoes a full size too large.
He's happy with them.
I, on the other foot, bought my normal size and I am happy with my shoes.
No harm. No foul. ;)
mick

I haven't bought any plate shoes yet for the season (this is my first year), I'm nervous about buying 150 dollar shoes from the web and not trying them on first, I do want to invest in them, any advice? I'm not interested in taking too many balls off my feet before I get some plate shoes...right now all I have is my base shoes.

Joe

The best advice I can give you is to go ahead and order a pair from Honigs. If they don't fit they will gladly take them back. Their customer service is second to none in the equipment supply business. If you're unsatisfied with an order for whatever reason, as long as the item is still unused they will take it back. They have the best turn around time on orders because they ship out of several regional warehouse locations.


http://www.honigs.com/browse_depts.asp?Cat=1&Sub=1


Tim.

I agree with Tim. What brand of base shoe do you wear? For the money, spot bilt Plates are good, under 100.00. There's a pair on ebay, but like Tim said, ebay does not take them back. I think they are 11's.

I have two, PosPlus and GD, I really like the +Pos, I gave them the leather luster treatment, does a great job.

I have a pair of New Balance Base shoes, I normally take either a 10.5 or an 11

Honig's has a pair of low cut plate shoes for 85 bucks, by sportbilt I think...would anyone advise putting the extra money towards either the PosPlus or the GD brand?

Joe

While I also like Honig's, I don't like their plate shoes that much. I strongly prefer the Gerry Davis patent leather ones much better, so my recommendation would be to order a pair from them. Here's some helpful info...

The GD ones have a removable Dryz insole that makes wearing them very comfortable; however, they take up a bit of space in the shoe. When I first purchased them, I asked Mary at GD to send me two pairs--my normal size and one size larger. She was more than willing to oblige. When I tried them on, I kept the next size up and returned the other pair and have never regretted that decision.

BTW, one can always make this plate shoe even more snug by putting in your own insole, like a Dr. Scholl's one. I guarantee that would help in certain circumstances.

I have the spot bilts too. I think they run just a bit big, but with a double sock they're just right.

Got mine from Lesters Upstate Sports. The metatarsal flap tore where it attached at the front after just a few wears and they replaced them amazingly fast without an issue. Great service from them.

Is the LeatherLuster good? Where can I get it?