Gear alert: GD [Wilson] has a new CP!

[SanDiegoSteve]

I like the new gear, myself...at least the concept and the look. Can't tell how well it protects by that.

What I really like are the new Reebok plate shoes, since they feature steel toes, and the all-black NB base shoes. About time on those.

[UMP25]

I'm curious to know why guys are so gung-ho to want all black base shoes but have no problem in wearing plate shoes that have plenty of white on them. Personally, I don't have a preference either way, although I admit that I'd prefer my plate shoes be closer to all black than my base shoes.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by UMP25

I'm curious to know why guys are so gung-ho to want all black base shoes but have no problem in wearing plate shoes that have plenty of white on them. Personally, I don't have a preference either way, although I admit that I'd prefer my plate shoes be closer to all black than my base shoes.

And thus the old saying, to each their own. You say potato, I say spud.

[piaa_ump]

Originally Posted by UMP25

I'm curious to know why guys are so gung-ho to want all black base shoes but have no problem in wearing plate shoes that have plenty of white on them. Personally, I don't have a preference either way, although I admit that I'd prefer my plate shoes be closer to all black than my base shoes.

My HS association calls for all black shoes.........My other leagues and levels not so much......its seem we can get away with a minimum of white in HS (+pos on my plate shoes for instance)...but not on base shoes....

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

the all-black NB base shoes. About time on those.

They have been around for several years.

Honig's Whistle Stop Online Store - Products

[johnnyg08]

Got my Honigs mag yesterday...not a ton of new stuff other than the plate/base shoes.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Ump153

I've seen it up close. It appears to be a CP designed for fat amateur umpires looking to save a buck. The protection does not match up with the Gold, Carlucci, Douglas or most other hard shells. I'd be surprised to see any pro with more than a year's experience using it.

So is the putdown in your post "fat" or "amateur"?

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

So is the putdown in your post "fat" or "amateur"?

The "putdown" is the CP. Thought that was obvious. By it's design it will fit the chubbies better than other hard shells and its level of protection is best suited for amateur ball rather than professional.

Thus my original post.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Most of us have an inclusive attitude, others cut and dry everything and classify everyone. Free country. It's all good.