Plate Shoe Update Wanted

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After completely wearing out a pair of +POS Hightops, I went on a serious search for replacements.....During the last year I wore my "old faithfuls", I asked each of my partners who wore something different about thier plate shoes and got to look over the construction and signs of wear on the shoes.....

First off.... I excluded patent leather shoes.......purely personal reasons, I just dont like the look, although Id love the ease of clean up.

I even got to try out a pair of tanels and a pair of spot builts.....and decided to repurchase the +POS high tops.

When they arrived, I compared them to my old pair and initally thought the leather quality was lesser than my old ones, however after a few evenings of shining, they seem to be very nice....The fit is super and I believe they even have inproved on the sewn seams where the metarsal is connected.. My old ones seemed less securely fastened.

Having taken a few shots off the feet, I mayhave given up some lightness with going back to my +POS, but I am confident in thier protective ability and very happy with thier appearance.....

Stan