Reebok Field Magistrate Plate shoes on eBay

[Rich]

I had these shoes last year, sold them to a friend in Europe. I was so conflicted about them:

(1) They are, bar none, the most comfortable plate shoes I've ever worn.
(2) They are, bar none, the ugliest plate shoes I've ever worn.
(3) They have a suede-like finish in too many places that does not really polish well. This was the deal-breaker for me. If I can't shine my shoes well and quickly, the manufacturer has no clue about umpiring shoes.

I'm waiting for the next generation to see if they fix these issues. In the meantime, I bought a pair of Honig's low tops.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I had these shoes last year, sold them to a friend in Europe. I was so conflicted about them:

(1) They are, bar none, the most comfortable plate shoes I've ever worn.
(2) They are, bar none, the ugliest plate shoes I've ever worn.
(3) They have a suede-like finish in too many places that does not really polish well. This was the deal-breaker for me. If I can't shine my shoes well and quickly, the manufacturer has no clue about umpiring shoes.

I'm waiting for the next generation to see if they fix these issues. In the meantime, I bought a pair of Honig's low tops.

I have the 2010 version. The Reebok logo is toned down and looks just like the base shoe logo does. They got rid of the suede as well. The black part of the shoe is entirely leather now.

[eagle_12]

I tried $20 and $25 no deal, took a deal at $30. Now have a second pair to go along with the ones I have now that are 1/2 year old. Great pick up

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I had these shoes last year, sold them to a friend in Europe. I was so conflicted about them:

(1) They are, bar none, the most comfortable plate shoes I've ever worn.
(2) They are, bar none, the ugliest plate shoes I've ever worn.
(3) They have a suede-like finish in too many places that does not really polish well. This was the deal-breaker for me. If I can't shine my shoes well and quickly, the manufacturer has no clue about umpiring shoes.

I'm waiting for the next generation to see if they fix these issues. In the meantime, I bought a pair of Honig's low tops.

Honig's has a solid black version of the Reeboks this season.

[johnnyg08]

I think ump-attire might have one as well.

[johnnyg08]

Are the only sizes available, the ones that are listed?

[kylejt]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Are the only sizes available, the ones that are listed?

Beats me. Why don't you ask the seller that question, and let us all know.

[johnnyg08]

Not sure of the seller was a poster on here. Thought I'd throw it out here...somebody seems to have an answer for everything on here...

[bds258]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Beats me. Why don't you ask the seller that question, and let us all know.

Yes, those are the only ones the seller has available.

[kylejt]

STAND DOWN!

Someone just received their "plate" shoes today from these guys, and they're just low top base shoes. The good news is that when they complained, the got a full refund, AND got to keep the shoes.

So, sorry guys, I f@#$ed up on this one. Bad lead. Mine are scheduled to be delivered today, so we'll see what I get. My bad. Oh well, free base shoes, I guess.

[scarolinablue]

Need some new base shoes this year. Been loving and living in my NB 350s for the past few years, but they've seen better days. Have read some conflicting reports on the comfort of the 995s, which I hate to see because I love the NBs.

I need a w-i-d-e shoe, and can only find the Reebok Field Magistrates in D width. Do they exist in wides, or am I consigned to the NBs? Thanks.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by kylejt

STAND DOWN!

Someone just received their "plate" shoes today from these guys, and they're just low top base shoes. The good news is that when they complained, the got a full refund, AND got to keep the shoes.

So, sorry guys, I f@#$ed up on this one. Bad lead. Mine are scheduled to be delivered today, so we'll see what I get. My bad. Oh well, free base shoes, I guess.

I posted this on another board, but...

When you get them let us know what you got. Mine are coming too and I figure I'll get the base shoes as well. Thanks.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I had these shoes last year, sold them to a friend in Europe. I was so conflicted about them:

(1) They are, bar none, the most comfortable plate shoes I've ever worn.
(2) They are, bar none, the ugliest plate shoes I've ever worn.
(3) They have a suede-like finish in too many places that does not really polish well. This was the deal-breaker for me. If I can't shine my shoes well and quickly, the manufacturer has no clue about umpiring shoes.

I'm waiting for the next generation to see if they fix these issues. In the meantime, I bought a pair of Honig's low tops.

1) Yes, they are the most comfortable by far.
2) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think they look great, and I've gotten many compliments on them from players, managers, and other umpires.
3) The suede-like sides wash up really nice and are covered by properly fitted plate pants anyway. The toe, heel, and metatarsal plate all shine up very brilliantly to a mirror-like finish and always look sharp as a tack.

Honig's shoes always look so pedestrian. The Reebok's look and feel like a million bucks, IMO.

[zm1283]

I got them for $35 on eBay yesterday.

I had already bought the new version for this year, but couldn't pass up $35 for an extra pair of plate shoes. I'm set now for several years.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

1) Yes, they are the most comfortable by far.
2) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think they look great, and I've gotten many compliments on them from players, managers, and other umpires.
3) The suede-like sides wash up really nice and are covered by properly fitted plate pants anyway. The toe, heel, and metatarsal plate all shine up very brilliantly to a mirror-like finish and always look sharp as a tack.

Honig's shoes always look so pedestrian. The Reebok's look and feel like a million bucks, IMO.

I will never take your opinions about uniforms or shoes seriously again.