New Plate Shoes

[BretMan]

As with any piece of equipment, comfort, fit and function can be a highly personal choice. One man's meat...

I have used the Tanel 360 plate shoes for three seasons. They fit me well, are lightweight, provide good traction, polish-up fine, allow mobility, have prevented injuries to my feet and are as comfortable as a pair of sneakers.

Aesthetically, I prefer their sleek look to the "Frankenstein boots" appearance of a heavier shoe.

But that's just me...your mileage may vary.

[Dakota]

I found the steel toe of the Tanel to be too confining. The front of my feet are thicker, I guess, than their toe box allows for. The top of my foot rubbed on the edge of the steel toe where it transitioned to the shoe top. I had to return mine. I got outstanding customer service from Tanel Co, though. They actually invited me to their HQ to try on various sizes in their warehouse in an attempt to find a good fit. (I live only about 25 miles from their HQ).

[DaveASA/FED]

I have their base shoe and LOVE them. I am also getting close to having to give in and buy a new pair of plate shoes, I currently have POS low tops but am seriously considering getting Tanel's based on the good luck I had with the base shoes!

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I found the steel toe of the Tanel to be too confining. The front of my feet are thicker, I guess, than their toe box allows for. The top of my foot rubbed on the edge of the steel toe where it transitioned to the shoe top. I had to return mine. I got outstanding customer service from Tanel Co, though. They actually invited me to their HQ to try on various sizes in their warehouse in an attempt to find a good fit. (I live only about 25 miles from their HQ).

I have never used the Tanel plate shoe, however, I had a friend who bought a pair last year and had pretty much the same problem that Tom had. He had to return them as well.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I have never used the Tanel plate shoe, however, I had a friend who bought a pair last year and had pretty much the same problem that Tom had. He had to return them as well.

I guess there is more than one escapee from Middle Earth who has taken up umpiring...

[BretMan]

Or, maybe...

[outathm]

I was called Fred (as in Flintstone) when I was measured for boots in Basic training. I have worn the Spot built High tops for the past three seasons and will probably never buy a different pair of shoes as long as they are available. Yes they do look like Frankenstein's boots, but they are not nearly as heavy as they appear and do a great job of protecting. They are also built 'deep' enough to allow orthodics and/or inserts if necc.

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by outathm

I was called Fred (as in Flintstone) when I was measured for boots in Basic training. I have worn the Spot built High tops for the past three seasons and will probably never buy a different pair of shoes as long as they are available. Yes they do look like Frankenstein's boots, but they are not nearly as heavy as they appear and do a great job of protecting. They are also built 'deep' enough to allow orthodics and/or inserts if necc.

I agree, I concur, I think you are correct!