Umpire Shirts (like I would ask about another kind)

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Ump Rube

I am a larger fellow (read fat ) and I am looking to get some new shirts for this year. I tend to get very warm (more than most, wonder why that is) and was wondering which shirts seem to be the most breathable?

I have some Honigs currently, but they seem to be a bit heavier and the "mesh" a bit smaller than some. I have been checking and I was thinking about the Dalco shirts from Ump-Attire. Any comments, concerns, hikus?

The suggestion of Dalco shirts is good as they have a more open mesh for warm & hot weather. Not good in the colder weather.

May I also suggest that you look into UnderArmour tops and full length bottoms (with cup pocket for the plate). I am on the larger side also and it's the undergarments that really keep you cool.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

The suggestion of Dalco shirts is good as they have a more open mesh for warm & hot weather. Not good in the colder weather.

May I also suggest that you look into UnderArmour tops and full length bottoms (with cup pocket for the plate). I am on the larger side also and it's the undergarments that really keep you cool.

If it's that cold I wear a long sleeve shirt behind the plate or a jacket. My Dalco shirts are very breathable though.

[johnnyg08]

It would be a good ball bag to wear while working the bases! :-) That way you can tell the difference between the PU's ball bag and the base ump's ball bag

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by mrm21711

Whatever you do, dont get ANY shirt that is as ugly as this Official's Choice "new" red shirt.

The MLS Premium Collection 2009 'DEEP' Red Short Sleeve Umpire Shirt_3 * * FREE RED BALL BAG IN PACKAGE * *

Wow. Just wow:

This design & color is 'EXCLUSIVE' to The Official's Choice, Inc.. Why this color shirt & trim? Reason is in the year 2009 our design matches perfectly with the darker gray pants. The RED offered by the competition simply DOES NOT. They charge $32.95?

Doesn't match your slacks? Just another reason not to buy red from "the competition" or anywhere else.

[Ump Rube]

Ok, so I am still comparing shirts and this is the info that I have found so far, if I am missing something please let me know.

Online Order Sites:

• Honigs
• Ump-Attire
• Purchase Officials
• BTL Officials Gear
• Officials Choice

Shirt Brands:

• Honigs
• Smitty
• Dalco
• Majestic
• Ump-Attire
• LeTrell
• Officials Choice

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Ump Rube

Online Order Sites:

• Honigs
• Ump-Attire
• Purchase Officials
• BTL Officials Gear
• Officials Choice

I just saw last night that Rex is moving to a new location. It appears he is out for a few weeks while he sets up his new store.

Here are a few others:
Gerry Davis (Gerry Davis Sports: An umpire and referee equipment store featuring quality umpire equipment, apparel, education and clinics by professional umpire, Gerry Davis)
The Referee's Call (Referee Equipment | Umpire Equipment)
Lester Upstate Sports (Umpire equipment sports referee officiating gear and clothing accessories)
Torch's Referee & Umpire Supplies (referee, umpire, supplies, equipment, basketball, football, baseball, shirts, shoes, accessories, athletic, price, quality, face masks, whistles, officials, sports) [new, better website]

Hope this helps.

[Ump Rube]

It did help, I had totally forgot about GD stuff.