Reebok Zig Plate Shoes

[ozzy6900]

Not for nothing, but these Zig plate shoe are the ugliest thing I have ever seen!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Not for nothing, but this have the Zig plate shoe is the ugliest thing I have ever seen!

They look much better on the bottom of a pair of charcoal plate pants.

That said, I bought the all-black low tops. After a couple of years with the NB 460s, I realized I hate having all that shoe covering up my ankles.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by Rich

After a couple of years with the NB 460s, I realized I hate having all that shoe covering up my ankles.

After suffering a bad high ankle sprain last football season, I appreciate the support the 460s give me. But I can see your point.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by CT1

After suffering a bad high ankle sprain last football season, I appreciate the support the 460s give me. But I can see your point.

I get it -- I used to have really bad ankles and used to use lace up braces along with my high top shoes. Fortunately, I don't need them anymore.

[zm1283]

I have the all black Zig plate shoes. They really feel like you're wearing a pair of tennis shoes. Extremely light and comfortable. I didn't think they could do much better than the original Reebok Magistrate plate shoes, but they did. I don't have any problem cleaning them either. I just use Murphy's soap/water mix and a brush then wipe them clean with a rag. Follow up with liquid polish and they look good.

I have taken a couple of toe shots in the last week and didn't feel a thing either.

[RadioBlue]

I am concerned that on a muddy field, those deep channels could get caked and turn out to be very difficult to clean. Those channels just look like mud catchers to me. I'd be interested to know how easily they clean up after a muddy game, as well.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by RadioBlue

I am concerned that on a muddy field, those deep channels could get caked and turn out to be very difficult to clean. Those channels just look like mud catchers to me. I'd be interested to know how easily they clean up after a muddy game, as well.

I haven't worn them on a muddy field yet, but I imagine you could just bang them together after the game and knock the mud out. Anything that doesn't come out could be hosed off when you get home or in a shower at the game site.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by RadioBlue

I am concerned that on a muddy field, those deep channels could get caked and turn out to be very difficult to clean. Those channels just look like mud catchers to me. I'd be interested to know how easily they clean up after a muddy game, as well.

I've worn Zigs on the bases and for football the last couple of seasons -- they clean up just fine.