Patent Leather Belt

[MOofficial]

Curious if there was a way to get them loosened up besides just the normal wear and bending of it? If there was something I could rub into the leather to loosen it up?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by MOofficial

Curious if there was a way to get them loosened up besides just the normal wear and bending of it? If there was something I could rub into the leather to loosen it up?

Man, now you've done it. I just as well start this off.

Couldn't tell you, I would never wear one on the field if I had one.

Next question is how quick will someone invoke the name of Emily Alexander

[AtlUmpSteve]

Without invoking any individual names, patent leather (either belt or shoes) is discouraged in all the higher levels of softball. Our goal is to blend, not stand out, and for our uniform to be, well, uniform (meaning the same as everyone else).

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Without invoking any individual names, patent leather (either belt or shoes) is discouraged in all the higher levels of softball...

Darn, and my Uncle Herb has given me his entire collection of patent leather belts, too. Wait, I can't use them anyway - they're white!

Hmmm... Maybe I could get a plaid plate coat....

[Bassman]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Darn, and my Uncle Herb has given me his entire collection of patent leather belts, too. Wait, I can't use them anyway - they're white!

Hmmm... Maybe I could get a plaid plate coat....

Now you've gone and done it!!! Get this image out of my mind!!

[justcallmeblue]

do you have those fancy black and white leather patent wingtip shoes to go along with your Uncle's belt??? I put metal spikes on mine and wear then behind the plate :-)

[bkbjones]

Geeeeeeezzzz. Didn't I just talk about that patent leather crap?

In the name of Emily Alexander (there, I've done it), please don't step on a softball field wearing patent leather anything.

As for cleaning it...I dunno. Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner should work. Spray a lot on there and let it sit for three days in your oven at 200 degrees? Something like that.

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Without invoking any individual names, patent leather (either belt or shoes) is discouraged in all the higher levels of softball. Our goal is to blend, not stand out, and for our uniform to be, well, uniform (meaning the same as everyone else).

Maybe cousin Eddie will give you a pair of his favorite shoes, Clark.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by MOofficial

Curious if there was a way to get them loosened up besides just the normal wear and bending of it? If there was something I could rub into the leather to loosen it up?

If you can't tell by the tone that this thread has taken, you really need to dump the patent leather and go with a regular black belt. Then you won't need to worry about getting it "loosened up."

[PtotheB]

Curious if there was a way to get them loosened up besides just the normal wear and bending of it?

My suggestion is to run 4-5 miles a day for about three months. This simple act will magically make your belt grow a couple of inches.

[Blu_IN]

Rediculous. Patent leather doesn't make you stand out. If anything, it looks sharp and professional. Honestly, the beef with patent is because some old guard won't accept new styles. Umpiring evolves, people need to learn to change with it or retire. At the very least, keep an open mind.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Blu_IN

Rediculous.

If you expect us to take you seriously, please either learn to spell or use spell check. Thank you.

And, no, no patent leather in softball. And when I do baseball, I won't:
*carry an indicator on the bases
*clean off any bases
*or clean off the pitcher's plate
*confuse "illegal pitch" and "balk"
*use the "hammer" for strikes or outs, and will instead use any damn mechanic I want for either one

I could go on...but don't come on here badmouthing softball and softball umpires when there is plenty wrong elsewhere.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Blu_IN

Rediculous. Patent leather doesn't make you stand out. If anything, it looks sharp and professional. Honestly, the beef with patent is because some old guard won't accept new styles. Umpiring evolves, people need to learn to change with it or retire. At the very least, keep an open mind.

So because a few who want to wear patent leather belts and shoes are simply "changing with the times", everyone else should follow suit or retire.

Great country, America!

[Blu_IN]

So, those that want to change with the times, should not because the old fear change? That road goes both ways Irish.

BBK, you won't take me seriously because I misspell a word. Sorry if my time is valuable enough not to spell check my posts. Its a forum, not an important work memo/document.

[tcblue13]

Originally Posted by Blu_IN

So, those that want to change with the times, should not because the old fear change? That road goes both ways Irish.

Just try changing the music or worship style in church. The phenomenon became known as the worship wars during the 1990's and early 2000's