So I got myself some NB450's - Page 2

Dakota · #16 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 03:45pm

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Originally Posted by Skahtboi

... and the reasoning.

They don't want the umpire to look prettier than the coach?

7in60 · #17 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 07:34pm

I just got a pair in the mail and they felt tight at first, too, but I put my custom insoles in and now they feel great. However, I have not used them on the diamond yet, because my shin guards have toe flaps that don't sit right on the shoe. Also, my shin guards are 18 1/2" but with a mid shoe like this I think I'd want a 17" leg guard. I have ordered a pair of low-cut (full grain leather!) shoes that I think will work better. Now that I have moved to a true plate shoe, my next leg guards won't need a toe protector. What kind of leg guards do you wear with this shoe?

Skahtboi · #18 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 07:46pm

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Originally Posted by Dakota

They don't want the umpire to look prettier than the coach?

Pretty much...

wadeintothem · #19 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 09:00pm

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Originally Posted by 7in60

I just got a pair in the mail and they felt tight at first, too, but I put my custom insoles in and now they feel great. However, I have not used them on the diamond yet, because my shin guards have toe flaps that don't sit right on the shoe. Also, my shin guards are 18 1/2" but with a mid shoe like this I think I'd want a 17" leg guard. I have ordered a pair of low-cut (full grain leather!) shoes that I think will work better. Now that I have moved to a true plate shoe, my next leg guards won't need a toe protector. What kind of leg guards do you wear with this shoe?

Personally I use Gerry Davis shin guards... others will have other recommendations.

wadeintothem · #20 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 09:01pm

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Originally Posted by bkbjones

I am holding out for patent leather.

*just kidding, for those of you scoring at home. Incidentally, I got spotbilts because I am too lazy to spend that much time with a sharpie on a shoe. the white spots are just about gone...and they feel just fine.

They are hard toe.. the lesson of hard toe/steel toe is a painful one.

wadeintothem · #21 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 09:02pm

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Originally Posted by Skahtboi

They have those in addition to the white/really light grey "N" logo?? Wow. Now I might have to reconsider my stance on these shoes.

No need to player hate brotha

7in60 · #22 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 09:04pm

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Personally I use Gerry Davis shin guards... others will have other recommendations.

Those have a toe guard, right? I think I'd need to go to a shorter shin guard, or a low-cut shoe with my current ones (Wilson West Vest A3409 WV).

wadeintothem · #23 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 09:35pm

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Originally Posted by 7in60

Those have a toe guard, right? I think I'd need to go to a shorter shin guard, or a low-cut shoe with my current ones (Wilson West Vest A3409 WV).

It's removable (velcro). Nice feature when I am working low level rec or something and dont wear my plate shoes. I just throw on the guard.

I dont know if I am recommending them or not.. at first I didnt like them. Now they are growing on me. The big seller for me on them was the ankle guard. Those are great.

wadeintothem · #24 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 10:21pm

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Originally Posted by Dakota

To each his own, but I wouldn't exactly describe a shoe with 3 or 4 huge rivets visible as "sharp looking."

3 rivets (2 bottom 1 top), exact same size as spotbilts 6 (3 top 3 bottom). I have them side by side comparing them.

Skahtboi · #25 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 16, 2008, 09:12am

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

3 rivets (2 bottom 1 top), exact same size as spotbilts 6 (3 top 3 bottom). I have them side by side comparing them.

I am wondering why either of them need exposed rivets at all. My old Riddell's (man, I wish they still made those) don't have them. There is no need for them.