Tanel Plate shoes - I've never been so disappointed

[Bluefoot]

When you go, you should wear your 'mudders' in to his office.

[Little Jimmy]

Dakota,

I bought the exact same shoes about a month ago. I find them extremely comfortable except for the same toe pinch your talking about. I tried jamming a wedge in one shoe (only one had that problem) and I expanded the metal toe plate just enough to feel good. I know I shouldn't have to do that but I did and now their fine.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Little Jimmy

Dakota,

I bought the exact same shoes about a month ago. I find them extremely comfortable except for the same toe pinch your talking about. I tried jamming a wedge in one shoe (only one had that problem) and I expanded the metal toe plate just enough to feel good. I know I shouldn't have to do that but I did and now their fine.

Thanks for this. I'll have another testimonial to show the President so it won't be just me with the problem. Your fix might give them a hint on how to check for it / deal with it in manufacturing.

[BretMan]

I, too, have used the Tanel 360 plate shoe for almost two years (approximately 150 games) and have not experienced the problem you describe, Tom.

They have been comfortable, provided good traction and mobility and, very importantly, have taken about a dozen foul balls- and one large catcher stepping on my foot with metal spikes!- with absolutely no injury to my feet.

The only conclusion I can draw is that you, Tom, must have abnormally large and horribly mishappen toes!

I can completely understand the problem you are describing. I have experienced it myself in steel-toed industrial safety shoes that I must wear from time-to-time at work.

Some pairs have been torture in the area you describe. Others, like the ones I have now, are as comfortable as any shoe I own. I believe that the difference is one of sizing. My recent pair was personally fitted by a shoe vendor that visits our plant once a year.

The only concern I do have with the Tanels is, ironically, in the same area you describe- the bending area directly in back of the toe-box where the ball of your foot hinges.

The leather seems to be breaking down a bit in this area which sees a lot of stress. I'm wondering how many more games are left in these shoes before I order the next pair!

[gdc25]

Although I've never worn the plate shoe I have as a player worn the mid-high rubber cleats for several years and just recently started wearing the base shoe as a slow pitch umpire.

I absolutely love these shoes so much that I advertise for them on my website.


However, although they say you no longer have to do this. I recommend ordering at least 1/2 size larger than you normally wear.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Obviously, special shoes are needed for the plate work.

However, once you get away from the plate, I cannot find a better, more comfortable shoe than New Balance.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Obviously, special shoes are needed for the plate work.

However, once you get away from the plate, I cannot find a better, more comfortable shoe than New Balance.

Same here. On vacation in Montana. My son took me to this HUGE sporting goods store. They have enough firearms to stock a verywell-armed third-world country. Also have a HUGE selection of shoes. Went looking for NBs, was talking to a sales person about what I wanted. He asked if I umpired...turned out a fellow ASA umpire I know needed some.

These were sweet...621s...can't wait to try them if I ever get back out there.

[wadeintothem]

Whatever you get.. dont get the ASA Spotbilt shoe..

Its plenty comfy, I like the look and prefer high top which is why i got it.. but I didnt notice until a particular mens FP game that it is "hard toe" .. not steal toe. Gotta read the small print a little better

[tcblue13]

Tom,
How did the meeting with the company prez go??

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Obviously, special shoes are needed for the plate work.

However, once you get away from the plate, I cannot find a better, more comfortable shoe than New Balance.

I have 2 pair of Ridell plate shoes along with a smooth pair of Dr. Shoells Steel Toe.................I like all of them......a bunch

I almost cried when my Reebok Cross Trainers bit the dust.......I bought several field shoes in the interim and did not like any of them........I just got a pair of NIKE cross trainers.......and love them.........although not as much as my old Reeboks

I guess I missed the NB shoe.........are they cross trainers??

Joel

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Bluefoot

When you go, you should wear your 'mudders' in to his office.

With mud on them??