Why do four different brands of shirt ...

[bob jenkins]

[QUOTE=Kevin Finnerty;576831]If you don't like the finish of the GDs, and are uncertain of your exact size, go for the Honig's "Ultimate Slacks." They have two-inch adjusters on each side that lock into place with tuxedo buckles. They have a nice crease and a nice grain to the fabric. /QUOTE]


But the color doesn't match the poly-wool, or the Smitty, or the Gerry Davis. It will be noticeably different.

FWIW, the same "sizing" problem exists in almost all clothes -- I have shirts ranging from M to XL that fit me the same., and pnats that are labeled to be the same size that I need to snugh up or suck in my stomach to button.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Nothing will ever match the GDs, because they have that flat color, and it's a bit darker than the others. But the Honig's ultimates are not significantly different than the Smitty's or the other new charcoal entries. It's a general match, but not a complete match.

And I am not naive; I realize that clothing sizing can have differences from one to another, but we are talking about a two-size difference in the same industry! And the one that's most inaccurate is the so-called industry leader. They're even called uniforms.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

Nothing will ever match the GDs, because they have that flat color, and it's a bit darker than the others. But the Honig's ultimates are not significantly different than the Smitty's or the other new charcoal entries. It's a general match, but not a complete match.

Weren't you not too long ago complaining about how the trim on the Official's Choice shirts was slightly wider than other brands? Now you are on here saying that a different shad of pants isn't a big deal. I would have assumed someone so into the small details of shirt trim would be equally as interested as having the proper shade of pants.

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

And I am not naive; I realize that clothing sizing can have differences from one to another, but we are talking about a two-size difference in the same industry!

Then why start this discussion? You already knew that every brand (of everything, not just officiating clothes) will have slightly different sizing but you asked the question of why sizing is so inconsistent anyways.

[Kevin Finnerty]

I didn't set the standard on the shirts, an assignor rejected them, and I agreed that it looked bogus. The pinstripe is the standard and it looks better. The Official's Choice is an arrogant joke of a company and guys should be warned so they don't get burned.

Now, the shade on the Honig's may be different than the Davis. I carry both to match whatever my partner wears, because yes, it's important to me. But if the guy wears the Smitty's charcoal, the Honig's is a closer match than the GD, and it's almost indetectible.

And the sizing in the umpire industry should be more uniform and bringing it up might save some guys some time and money that we have wasted getting stuck with the wrong sizes. If you don't have the time to waste on this subject, then pass.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

The pinstripe is the standard and it looks better.

It looking better is your opinion. Others may like the wider stripe.

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

the shade on the Honig's may be different than the Davis. I carry both to match whatever my partner wears, because yes, it's important to me.

Honig's was the industry standard. Then Davis came along and came out with a different color. Can you explain how this is different than the Official's choice not going the way of the industry standard?

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

And the sizing in the umpire industry should be more uniform and bringing it up might save some guys some time and money that we have wasted getting stuck with the wrong sizes.

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

The smallest is Honig's...And why is Honig's the farthest off in their sizing?

A smart person would look at a sizing chart instead of wasting their time and money. The Honig's XL is listed as 44-46 while Dalco is 46-48. Any normal person would expect the Honig's shirt to be smaller and order with that in mind instead of doing internet complaining about the sizing differences.

[Kevin Finnerty]

I have to say that I am honored to draw the interest of such a superior person/intellect/whatever as you, Mr. LDUB.