Spotbilt plate shoe?

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by mbyron

The rap on Spotbilt is that they're cheap. Not inexpensive. Cheap.

I had a pair of the plate shoes for a few years and didnt really care for them. I worked a lot and feel they held up reasonably well, but I wouldnt recommend them to anybody, especially considering they are just as expensive as the NB 450s and other comprable shoes. The thermoplastic toe and overall comfort of them turned me off the most.

[TussAgee11]

Never had anything other than a pair of low cut spotbilt, so I can't compare to anything else.

The only I problem I have had is the laces have lost their outer weaving and needed replacing after 3 seasons. Other than that, no problems.

Like I said, my info is pretty invaluable, never worn anything else.

Will probably try something else in a couple of seasons.

[kylejt]

Save up a little more and buy a pair of New Balance shoes. Just as ugly, but waaaaaay more comfortable.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Spot-Built plate shoes are just fine until you get hit in the toe. That's why they suck as plate shoes, because the toe is the part that needs STEEL IN IT!!!

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Spot-Built plate shoes are just fine until you get hit in the toe. That's why they suck as plate shoes, because the toe is the part that needs STEEL IN IT!!!

Agreed. They were comfortable to me when I wore them, right up until I took a shot on the toe. Oh, and it's nice to see you posting again, Steve!


Tim.

[Emperor Ump]

According to Jim Kirk Spot-Built is going out of business... Check out his Blog here.