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bigdogtx Mon Oct 09, 2017 01:05pm

Plate shoe question
 
I have an in between size of 13.5 needed. Neither NB or 3n2 make that size so ordered a 14. Has anyone had this issue and what would you recommend to keep foot from sliding back and forth?

Thanks

RKBUmp Mon Oct 09, 2017 01:39pm

I wear 2 pair of socks, wear some ankle cotton socks and then my black socks over that.

bigdogtx Mon Oct 09, 2017 02:15pm

Thanks. I normally wear support socks and one pair. The length difference is 5/16". Hopefully the extra pair will suffice. Tired of having bruised toenail beds.

AtlUmpSteve Mon Oct 09, 2017 03:07pm

I have always double-socked my plate shoes; particularly helpful to avoid chafing or blisters from sweating or sliding.

Another good filler is the Dr. Scholls (or similar) foot pads; they add both comfort and odor protection. If you have arch issues, or Plantar fasciitis, upgrade to the orthotic versions.

bigdogtx Tue Oct 10, 2017 07:51pm

Got the NB MU460BK3 in a size 14. Wow, I've got big feet. They are awful "shiny". Almost patent leather. Anyone else have these? "Too" shiny?

teebob21 Wed Oct 11, 2017 01:23pm

I don't have them but I have seen them on some of my partners. All of my NB plate shoes have been super glossy right out of the box. Unless you work 100% of your games on turf fields, you'll have the joy of cleaning and polishing shoes soon enough. :D

Crabby_Bob Wed Oct 11, 2017 04:36pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdogtx (Post 1009900)
Got the NB MU460BK3 in a size 14. Wow, I've got big feet. They are awful "shiny". Almost patent leather. Anyone else have these? "Too" shiny?

Yes. Looks plastic.

MU460 Search Results - 3 Results Found | New Balance USA

One says "leather upper", the other "synthetic upper". Thinking both are synthetic.

Skahtboi Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:50am

Quote:

Originally Posted by RKBUmp (Post 1009831)
I wear 2 pair of socks, wear some ankle cotton socks and then my black socks over that.

Ditto

Umpire@1 Thu Oct 26, 2017 07:17pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdogtx (Post 1009829)
I have an in between size of 13.5 needed. Neither NB or 3n2 make that size so ordered a 14. Has anyone had this issue and what would you recommend to keep foot from sliding back and forth?

Thanks

Go to you tube and search for "How to tie a runners loop". Your foot will never slid again if done properly.


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