Reebok Plate Shoes

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I needed something else for my supply kit--there are two empty pockets. Now I can add nail polish remover next to the hair spray.

All you need now is a nail file and you'll be able to do makeovers between games!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ManInBlue

Kevin, non-acetyl finger nail polish remover takes the white off. Then black die for safety sake, then polish. Blacked out the +POS logo that way - a little work but it looks great!!

Just a helpful hint for future reference.

On the old +POS shoes, lacquer thinner removed the white lettering.

You could try that as well (if the lettering seems to be "painted" on p/leather below and not a sewn on piece of fabric as on the NB)

[kylejt]

[QUOTE=Kevin Finnerty;592709]




Just kinda reminds me of going to Sea World....

[Keefj200]

I just bought a pair yesterday. My Honig's shoes started to separate where the rubber bottom meets the leather top. I love the Honig's patent leather, but I have these less than a year. I had to have a pair for last night. I thought the Reebok felt and looked great. They are bit heavier than the Honigs.

[jkumpire]

What makes them more comfortable than the NB's?

Every pair of Reeboks I have ever tried have been way too narrow for me, while the 2E's or 4E's of the NB's are perfect. If they have made the shoes better great for them! But color me unconvinced at this point.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

What makes them more comfortable than the NB's?

Every pair of Reeboks I have ever tried have been way too narrow for me, while the 2E's or 4E's of the NB's are perfect. If they have made the shoes better great for them! But color me unconvinced at this point.

com·fort·a·ble (kmfr-t-bl, kmft-bl, kmftr-)
adj.
1. Providing physical comfort.
2. Free from stress or anxiety; at ease.
3. Producing feelings of ease or security,
4. Sufficient to provide financial security.

I'd say a lot more of number one and a little more of number three than the NB's.

I stated earlier that they run narrow and one should order one width size larger than usual.

What you are colored really doesn't concern me. Whether or not you ever wear Reebok plates shoes is insignificant. This thread was started by someone who enjoys his Reeboks. I entered the thread to relate my experience. I own no stock in the company and don't work for shoe retailer. I have no vested interest in what anyone choses to wear.

[cardinalfan]

It's good there is competition between two "comfortable" plate shoes on the market.
My feet wish I'd had my NB's about 15 years ago.

[jkumpire]

Mr. Umpire,

Sorry I irritated you, take it easy big guy. Thanks for your four point speech and the dictonary definition, you did give me a complete answer .

If we are talking about comfortable plate shoes, the most comfortable ones I ever wore were the original Van's plate shoes that came out in the mid 1980's. I still wish they made them, the last guys to own the molds (Riddell) did not do a good job with them.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

Mr. Umpire,

Sorry I irritated you, take it easy big guy. Thanks for your four point speech and the dictonary definition, you did give me a complete answer .

I'm not irritated, annoyed or even bugged a little. Just saying that I'm not in this thread to argue, cajole or persuade. I simply stated why I mad the change from NB to Reebok. Everyone's mileage may vary, and it won't affect me in the least.

[SJUMBA93]

The best price that I have seen for the Reebok plate shoe:

Purchase Officials Supplies NorthEast :: Baseball / Softball :: Shoes, Socks & Shoe/Foot Care :: Umpire Shoes :: NEW! Reebok Magistrate Plate Shoes - ON SALE NOW

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by boxstance

I have also tried every plate shoe in the market and Reebok's are far and away the most comfortable plate shoe I have ever worn. I have 4E wide feet and they conveniently offer that size but not every supplier carries them and at Honig's they are pricey. They are worth it though, they feel like slippers.

Do a search and you'll find them for less than what Honigs demands. I've been very disappointed with Honig's pricing lately. I used to get two thirds of my uniforms and gear from them. It's now down to pants only.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Do a search and you'll find them for less than what Honigs demands. I've been very disappointed with Honig's pricing lately.

They'll slowly but surely get priced out of the market. I too, am down to my pants. (that doesn't read the best does it?)

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

They'll slowly but surely get priced out of the market. I too, am down to my pants. (that doesn't read the best does it?)

Same thing with their protective gear. Their single bar mask, K1, and the K30 shin guards are now more expensive than their Wilson counterparts, especially if you are willing to shop around on the Wilson stuff. I bought a Dyna-Lite from CAT Sports for $59 and Honig's single bar mask is $75. The Wilson Titanium mask is $259 there and $229 at GD - the next highest price. WTF?

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by jkumpire

What makes them more comfortable than the NB's?

Every pair of Reeboks I have ever tried have been way too narrow for me, while the 2E's or 4E's of the NB's are perfect. If they have made the shoes better great for them! But color me unconvinced at this point.

Unfortunately, Reebok has canceled plans to manufacture these shoes in extra wide or extra, extra wide (2E or 4E). They have stated that the "D" width is the widest in which they will offer these.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by UMP25

Unfortunately, Reebok has canceled plans to manufacture these shoes in extra wide or extra, extra wide (2E or 4E). They have stated that the "D" width is the widest in which they will offer these.

Really? Mine are double E.