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Tue Jul 25, 2000, 08:31pm
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After much thought, I have decided to hang up my spikes and go behind the plate to umpire (increasingly bad knees and age brought about my decision). My question to you is where can I get a good pair of plate shoes and not pay a fortune for them? thanks for any information.
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Wed Jul 26, 2000, 08:16am
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quote: How much is a fortune? www.honigs.com www.pluspos.com www.gerrydavis.com If you're just starting, look into the "starter packages" they offer (but you'll probably want some upgrades -- and you'll definitely want some if you stay with this for longer than a year).
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Thu Aug 03, 2000, 05:49pm
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When I got tired of wearing the ill-fitting league equipment hanging on nails in the equipment room, I did the same thing you did. Tried to find inexpensive equipment that would work. Spent a couple of hundred dollars on sporting-good-store stuff--including steel-toes work shoes--then found out that I really wanted, and needed, pro gear, which you have to order from catalogues.
If you already know that you're going to be serious about umpiring, you might as well buy the quality of stuff you're going to want eventually, anyway--it'll save you money in the long run. For example, the steel-toes work shoes you're contemplating do have steel toes, but they don't have steel metatarsal plates, do they? -Jack
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Fri Aug 04, 2000, 12:32am
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Call me at 800-5UMPIRE or check us out at www.PioneerOfficialsWear.com ...a full 4000 sq. ft. referee, umpire, equipment & apparel firm in Chattanooga, TN.....If I don't carry it...you will never need it!
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Sat Aug 12, 2000, 03:32pm
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I went for a pair of steel-toed safety shoes because of both price and comfort. Both NEW BALANCE and DR. SCHOLL'S make athletic-style, all-leather, steel-toed safety shoes with a thick (but flexible!) metatarsal pad that works well. I've been wearing mine for 5-plus years now and have taken some vicious shots from foul balls and even bats---not a scratch or broken bone or major boo-boo yet. I have never paid more than $50 for a pair of these shoes. If you're afraid of looking "industrial", don't be; these shoes look every bit the same as cleats, base shoes and other athletic shoes. Good Luck!
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Sat Aug 12, 2000, 05:49pm
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I recently bought the "Davis" plate shoes and I couldn't be happier. My feet keep me moving and when I can't move I can't officiate. I need to protect my feet and these seem to do the trick. I recommend them. Protection is a smart investment.
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Mon Aug 14, 2000, 10:27am
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IronAge makes an excellent shoe (model 652) that is steel toe and provides an external metatarsal protection plate. It sells for 70.00 off their truck and if you go to their web site (www.ironage.com) you can order them directly from them. I got mine when the truck stops by work to allow workers to buy safety shoes. I have two pair and alternate them. One of the things I like best is that they are all leather and shine up like glass if you know how to apply a spit shine. There's nothing like the first trip to the plate with shoes shined like that. Of course, it only shows for about 5 minutes before the dust obscures them. But it does make a great first impression.
Mike Toombs
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