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aschramm · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 11, 2008, 01:19pm

I just ordered the West Vest Platinum and a pair of NB 350 base shoes from ump-attire, just over $200 shipped.

Kevin Finnerty · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 11, 2008, 02:41pm

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Originally Posted by aschramm

I just ordered the West Vest Platinum and a pair of NB 350 base shoes from ump-attire, just over $200 shipped.

Excellent job! You'll love them both. The 350s are very light, have nice cushioning, and look nice and shiny with a little hair spray.

Kevin Finnerty · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 17, 2008, 11:29am

I swear; just spray the NBs with water or some mild solution like Murphy's Oil Soap & water, wipe them off with a towel, and spray them generously with Dove extra hold pump spray. They look beautiful and it could not be easier or more economical.

aschramm · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 17, 2008, 01:18pm

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Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I swear; just spray the NBs with water or some mild solution like Murphy's Oil Soap & water, wipe them off with a towel, and spray them generously with Dove extra hold pump spray. They look beautiful and it could not be easier or more economical.

I'll have to look into that. I got them Monday, but haven't touched them since I'm studying for final exams. Do you use Leather Luster on them at all? or just murphy's oil?

Kevin Finnerty · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 17, 2008, 03:06pm

The Murphy's cleans well, as does scrubbing bubbles. But the hair spray makes them shine more than the original low-maintenance finish.

UMP25 · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 17, 2008, 10:35pm

I found most hair sprays too sticky. I use Armor All Extra Shine. Works wonders!

Kevin Finnerty · #7 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 18, 2008, 02:32am

Dove extra hold pump is not "most" hair sprays.

piaa_ump · #8 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 18, 2008, 02:14pm

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Originally Posted by UMP25

I found most hair sprays too sticky. I use Armor All Extra Shine. Works wonders!

I avoid using armor all....as it seems to almost attract and hold dust and dirt.....

umpduck11 · #9 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 18, 2008, 05:55pm

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Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I swear; just spray the NBs with water or some mild solution like Murphy's Oil Soap & water, wipe them off with a towel, and spray them generously with Dove extra hold pump spray. They look beautiful and it could not be easier or more economical.

That's the same brand former Cowboy's coach Jimmy Johnson uses !!!

Kevin Finnerty · #10 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 18, 2008, 06:29pm

And look at that shine!

Now, don't you want your shoes sporting a finish like that? I know I do.

aschramm · #11 (**permalink**) Sun Dec 21, 2008, 07:26pm

Anyone have problems with the New Balance 350, D-width? I just tried mine on the first time, and they're pretty tight on the side. Probably going to have to get the EE size instead.

DG · #12 (**permalink**) Sun Dec 21, 2008, 09:07pm

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Originally Posted by aschramm

Anyone have problems with the New Balance 350, D-width? I just tried mine on the first time, and they're pretty tight on the side. Probably going to have to get the EE size instead.

No, but I have a D size feet. If you have EE feet you should get EE shoes. If you have D feet you should wear thinner socks until they break in. I also buy my NB shoes a half size larger to compensate for thick socks but that hasn't affected width.

kylejt · #13 (**permalink**) Sun Dec 21, 2008, 10:58pm

Leather Luster is goopy junk that was used to make shoes look like patent leather. The GD shoes put a stake through the heart of that stuff. Plus, it looks like a snake shedding it's skin after a while. There's no need for that anymore.

Hair spray on your leather shoes? Please. Use a good leather conditioner after you clean them. I use Meguiars. Hair spray will build up, and crack the hide. Don't do it.

If you're that goofy about your shoes having a mirrored shine for the first half inning, get the GD slippers. Me, I got over that a while ago. Sharp, yes. Glitzy, no. I've retired my patent leather belts too. No more bling for me.

SanDiegoSteve · #14 (**permalink**) Sun Dec 21, 2008, 11:49pm

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Originally Posted by kylejt

If you're that goofy about your shoes having a mirrored shine for the first half inning, get the GD slippers. Me, I got over that a while ago. Sharp, yes. Glitzy, no. I've retired my patent leather belts too. No more bling for me.

While I never have cared what my shoes looked like after the first half inning, I do care what they look like at the pregame, and when I walk on the field. The shinier the better. Belt too!

Kevin Finnerty · #15 (**permalink**) Mon Dec 22, 2008, 12:26am

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

While I never have cared what my shoes looked like after the first half inning, I do care what they look like at the pregame, and when I walk on the field. The shinier the better. Belt too!

Thick, patent leather high gloss belt behind the plate, thin, regular leather on the bases. Clean, shiny shoes at the pre-game.

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Originally Posted by kylejt

Hair spray on your leather shoes? Please. Use a good leather conditioner after you clean them. I use Meguiars. Hair spray will build up, and crack the hide. Don't do it.

New Balance has a semi-gloss pebble finish on the plate shoes, and the hair spray makes them a little more glossy. It is cleaned off every time you saddle soap them clean, or use Murphy's. So there's no build-up. It doesn't stay on hair when you wash it, why would it stay on shoes?