New Base Shoes
 

Hi Guys,

I need a new pair of base shoes. I'm looking for leather...as entirely black as possible (after searching the web for about an hour the only model I can find is a synthetic Mizuno)...and I need a size 10.

The search is tough. Plate shoes = very easy. Base shoes, very tough.

It's been a long, long time on these base shoes...they look great after a good polish...but structurally, they're shot. My feet are killing me after a game...I had those nice, all-black Reeboks from years ago...nowhere to be found...

By the time January/February rolls around, my size will be gone.

Any info is appreciated.

Don't like these?

https://www.secure.buildnserv.com/~s...1/cs5310-s.jpg

New Balance 350's
 

I been very pleased with the 350's. I have worn for two years. They are available in widths 2E and 4E as well as the standard width. These are available in all black if desired. The model is no longer made but many suppliers still have a good supply. (An "updated" version is due after the first of the year) I will be ordering another pair soon. Good luck on your search.

Conservative wear
 

Would you like to make a fashion statement wearing a pair like these tennis shoes?
Dunham 710 - MCR710BK - Men's Casual

These have a steel toe. Check out the price.
Dunham 664 - DS664BK - Men's Steel Toe

Now if your worried about lightning strikes, check these out.
http://workingperson.com/products/22...oe_864015.html

Man NB screwed the pooch with these.

If you can find the 350s, try them (very light and comfortable). But the problem is that they can only really be found with the white N on the sides. But now's a great time to get some, because they're $25.00 less than the new ones. The new one that Kyle showed looks better, but I don't know about the turf soles. The 350 soles are great, maybe the best I have tried, including the Reeboks. I have two pairs, because I was afraid that the new ones wouldn't be right for me.

This site has 350 mids in 10 EE (wide) or 10.5 D (standard): New Balance 350 - MU350MK - Men's Team Sports
They also have them in the low-cut in 10.5 D: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/...oeLast=&price=

The New Balance site has the low cuts in 10.5 D: New Balance 350 | MU350LK

The new ones look pretty cool, except for the soles. The old ones I recommend highly, although I haven't had them long enough to know if they last a long time.

It is very easy to black out the N on
 

New Balance 350's and 450's. Two or three coats of black Kiwi paste polish guffed with a brush to a high shine. Then coat with Kiwi high gloss liquid polish. I just drown the whole shoe and all the white, including the white/silver markings on the side of the soles, turns black and pretty shiny. They look good until you step on the field. But then again, don't they all?

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.

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

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.

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

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

I'm with you.

:d

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.

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






The word is: Voilá

http://www.fansedge.com/Images/Produ...33-92783-F.jpg

Viola!

NB 350 Base Shoes
 

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.

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.

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

Generic Base Shoe
 

Here is a page to look through
Turf : Discount Umpire Gear