Umpire Pants

[Forest Ump]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

2 seasons seems about right for pants. Do you like the GDs or are you looking for something different? What don't you like about the GDs?

Rich....I actually like the GD's. I have them dry cleaned and pressed each month when it is convenient to do so. That's the key to keeping them looking sharp. They are beginning to fray at the bottom and I suspect they may be faded a bit. I thought I might try something different this time. There is a color contrast between the GD's and everything else. We as umpires are the only ones who see this. What do you wear?

[kylejt]

Do not, DO NOT get the Honig's poly-wool slacks.

Unless you are willing to dump all the other pants in your closet, and wear nothing but the poly-wools. They're so good, that you won't want to wear anything else.

I have the GD's, and only wear them in really muddy conditions, or if my partner has them. Everything else pales in comparison to the p/w's.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by kylejt

Do not, DO NOT get the Honig's poly-wool slacks.

Unless you are willing to dump all the other pants in your closet, and wear nothing but the poly-wools. They're so good, that you won't want to wear anything else.

I have the GD's, and only wear them in really muddy conditions, or if my partner has them. Everything else pales in comparison to the p/w's.

Agreed. But they are the only reason to do business with Honigs any more. Everything else can be purchased either better or cheaper, or both, elsewhere.

[mrm21711]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Agreed. But they are the only reason to do business with Honigs any more. Everything else can be purchased either better or cheaper, or both, elsewhere.

Well said!

[BK47]

Where can you find the "Smitty Brand"? Also, I hear lots saying you can find things cheaper than Honigs on most everything. I am wanting a new FM this year. Looking for a Hollow Tube one. What do you guys think of the Hollow Tube masks? Where else besides Honigs and GD can one find masks at?

Thanks.....

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BK47

Where can you find the "Smitty Brand"?

Purchase Officials, for one. And, whatever the new name of "Purchase Officials PA" now is (they went back to their old name, but I forget it -- officially sports", or something like that)

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by BK47

Where can you find the "Smitty Brand"? Also, I hear lots saying you can find things cheaper than Honigs on most everything. I am wanting a new FM this year. Looking for a Hollow Tube one. What do you guys think of the Hollow Tube masks? Where else besides Honigs and GD can one find masks at?

Thanks.....

Check out Ump-Attire.com . I can't recommend them enough.

[johnnyg08]

You have to check out ump-attire if you're shopping for umpire gear.