New Base Shoes

[kylejt]

I used to Parade Gloss my +POS shoes. It was sort of a pregame ritual, and more of a mental thing than actually needing shiney shoes.

Then I got the GD shoes, and just wiped them off with a damp cloth. Viola!

Now I've got the 350/450 combination, and just use a bit of leather conditioner on the 450s, and Son-of-a-Gun on the 350s.

I have a set of Adidas coaches shoes with a dimpled sole like the new 995s. They have a tendancy to collect Turface and get a solid, slick bottem in wet conditions. In dry conditions they are far better than my 350s. Better traction, and more comfortable. YMMV, but I'll wait for the reviews.

[Emperor Ump]

If the shine was uniform on the shoe it would look nice. I'm having trouble with the shiny front and duller back.

[Forest Ump]

I bought the 350's in a mid top. I wore them last week for the first time at a two day clinic. I don't like them. They hurt the back of my ankels. Size 10,2E. PM me if you are interested, I'll make you a deal.

[kylejt]

LOL @ "I want to sell you some shoes that hurt my feet."

I'm guessing you're not in the marketing department at work.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by kylejt

lol @ "i want to sell you some shoes that hurt my feet."

i'm guessing you're not in the marketing department at work.

:d

[Forest Ump]

Ha, Ha, I didn’t exactly highlight the top selling points here. Let me rephrase that. Best damn shoe I have ever had. Nope, just being honest as to why I don't like them. I probably should have got the next size up.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by Emperor Ump

If the shine was uniform on the shoe it would look nice. I'm having trouble with the shiny front and duller back.

I'm with you.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Then I got the GD shoes, and just wiped them off with a damp cloth. Viola!

Why are you exclaiming about a stringed instrument which is slightly larger than a violin?






The word is: Voilá

[Kevin Finnerty]

Viola!

[Roscoe46]

Honigs has these in the all black in a 10, 2E width, but not in the regular width. (link follows)

Honig's Whistle Stop Online Store - Products


There is not a huge difference between the regular width and the 2E. I have worn the 2E and typically wear a regular width. I chose the 2E because they felt better with a little more room.

Good Luck.

[johnnyg08]

I kind of wish they had the "baseball cleat" tongue on the top of them...they look more like basketball shoes than baseball shoes, but maybe that's where they're headed now...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

I kind of wish they had the "baseball cleat" tongue on the top of them...they look more like basketball shoes than baseball shoes, but maybe that's where they're headed now...

Do you mean the "rat tabs" that baseball cleats feature? Only for rats, not umpires.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Do you mean the "rat tabs" that baseball cleats feature? Only for rats, not umpires.

Is that what they're called? :-) That's funny...I have never heard that before...I guess I need to get out of the "rat wear" eh?

I did work a game last year where the coach wore those 1998 Timberlands...couldn't have worked w/ a nicer guy for that game at least! I digress

"Rat Tabs" that a good one SDS

[SAump]

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