Umpire Shirt Comparison Review

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by diner30

I can't believe that some people in this forum are so narrow minded as to not buy a piece of equipment or apparel because of the name.

It ain't the name, it's the experience, which was horrible. I developed the habit long ago not to give businesses the opportunity to screw me twice.

[Kevin Finnerty]

As usual, Mr. Umpire and I agree completely. As far as the 2007-08 vintage slacks, the name should be "SHlTTY."

[diner30]

For those of you that are so jaded by the Smitty slacks (which I've found to be very good), what happened when you contaced the retailer that you purchased them from? I bought mine from Purchase Officials, and had a problem with the clasp on my first pair. They immediately sent me a new pair and took back the ones I had already worn, and I had mine almost 3 months. They said they were aware that some of the clasps were faulty and were happy to replace them. They said that Smittys was also aware of the clasp and sizing issues and has corrected them for this year. The pants that I receive this year are great. The sizing, color and claps are awesome. I will gladly pay half of what others are charging for pants that are just as good. Everyone else I've recommended the pants to love them as well.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by diner30

For those of you that are so jaded by the Smitty slacks (which I've found to be very good), what happened when you contaced the retailer that you purchased them from? I bought mine from Purchase Officials, and had a problem with the clasp on my first pair. They immediately sent me a new pair and took back the ones I had already worn, and I had mine almost 3 months. They said they were aware that some of the clasps were faulty and were happy to replace them. They said that Smittys was also aware of the clasp and sizing issues and has corrected them for this year. The pants that I receive this year are great. The sizing, color and claps are awesome. I will gladly pay half of what others are charging for pants that are just as good. Everyone else I've recommended the pants to love them as well.

For Chrissakes, you sound like the marketing rep for Smitty. Some people like them, some don't. What's the big deal? Does everybody have to agree with you? I haven't tried any Smitty products, and after your efforts of tiresome promotion, I most likely won't.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by diner30

For those of you that are so jaded by the Smitty slacks (which I've found to be very good), what happened when you contaced the retailer that you purchased them from? I bought mine from Purchase Officials, and had a problem with the clasp on my first pair. They immediately sent me a new pair and took back the ones I had already worn, and I had mine almost 3 months. They said they were aware that some of the clasps were faulty and were happy to replace them. They said that Smittys was also aware of the clasp and sizing issues and has corrected them for this year. The pants that I receive this year are great. The sizing, color and claps are awesome. I will gladly pay half of what others are charging for pants that are just as good. Everyone else I've recommended the pants to love them as well.

I got the same response from Mike at POS. Even though his stated policy was that tailored slacks can't be returned, and even though I already lightly used them, he would take them back. But you know what? He shouldn't get stuck with them either. He's just a nice guy trying to earn a living.

I ate them. But now, I'm thinking of pulling them out of the closet and making Smitty's themselves make good on my fleecing. It's inexcusable to fleece members of an industry that are already getting shortchanged. They richly deserve whatever struggles they have shaking the effects of that disastrous name.

[kylejt]

Okay, back to the shirts.

I just got an Officials Choice Maroon shirt in the mail yesterday. Again, it's bigger than normal, but the quality is there. Worn with a black undershirt, this is a really good looking color with either heather, or charcoal.

Now, why they made that brown shirt is beyond me, because it doesn't go with either pants, but the maroon is quite snappy. Far, far better than any light blue shirts.

[cc6]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Okay, back to the shirts.

I just got an Officials Choice Maroon shirt in the mail yesterday. Again, it's bigger than normal, but the quality is there. Worn with a black undershirt, this is a really good looking color with either heather, or charcoal.

Now, why they made that brown shirt is beyond me, because it doesn't go with either pants, but the maroon is quite snappy. Far, far better than any light blue shirts.

Just gotta hope your partner has one.