Since NTXBlue Asked....How about baseshoes?????

[kellerumps]

Since we are talking about plate shoes, we thought we should ask about base shoes. Right now we both wear the Adidas Dugout's. Which we like, but are worn out. I think Adidas is replacing them this spring, but since we have to purchase something we might as well explore all opportunities.

Prior to that we both wore the Reebok Pro Hex(Or the shoe prior to that...Not real sure). We both hated that shoe...Not enough support. It seemed like no matter what our feet, legs, and backs hurt.

I wore Spot-Builts prior to that........

In any case, when we were in Florida last spring, the umpires down there swore by a New Balance Shoe that we can not find(Web Sites, dealers, even a podiatrist that sells "specialized" shoes). In doing some research, it does seem that New Balance has a great repuation to go with their hefty price. We have tried a pair of non-umpiring shoes and liked them.

Any ideas or suggestions???? Any Info on a New Balance Shoe??? Please any insight would be helpfull. If nothing else, it will give us a new avenue for research.

Thanks

[Steve M]

I've got the Spot-Bilt's. While they do not shine up as well as I'd like(the leather surface is not a great one), they wear well and fell pretty good. After using the wax, then a liquid polish, I put a spray on them that makes them shine pretty well.

Steve M

[oppool]

I wore the New Balance this year and after having troubles with my heals the last few year I had no trouble at all this year with my feet so I would recommend them highly. I found mine at the local store Just for Feet, cost was around $60 but will worth it for me.


Don

[kellerumps]

Are they NB turf shoes, baseball coaches shoes, what????? Do you have a model # or even a style name.

We have looked and looked and have come up with nothing. Any additional information would be great!!!!

BTW..We have never heard of that store where you purchased yours.

Please advise.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by oppool
I wore the New Balance this year and after having troubles with my heals the last few year I had no trouble at all this year with my feet so I would recommend them highly. I found mine at the local store Just for Feet, cost was around $60 but will worth it for me.


Don

After Reboks, Ponys, Converse and SpotBuilts, I settled into a couple pairs of New Balance. My latest pair is triple wide which I picked up at Dick's Sporting Goods for $59.00

I do not consider that a high price for comfortable shoes.

But, then again, we all do not have the same feet or comfort level, so I would not recommend one shoe over another. If there is ever a HTBT decision, this is it.

[Andy]

I wear a pair of Reebok DMX walking shoes. Lightweight, good support, and they shine up nice. I think I paid about $55.00 for them last year. My decision came down to those and a pair of New Balance cross trainers (I can't remember the model number) for about the same price. The Reeboks just fit more comfortably.

[Dakota]

For those of you who use cross-trainers or other "general purpose" athletic shoes for field shoes.... Do you ever feel insecure on the grass, especially if it is wet?

(I have a pair of cheap cleats that I use for poor field conditions on the bases.)

[AlabamaBlue]

The last 2 years I just wore a cheap pair of no-name walking shoes on the bases. I got a pair of the spot-builts for football season and I'm going to give them a try on the bases this spring.

[alabamabluezebra]

I have worn these shoes for 3 years both as a FP softball umpire and football official. Other than wet grass, they have great traction. (Only slipped once but did not fall). These shoes are extremely comfortable. I would have loved to try them as a basketball official. The Spotbilt shoes are not comfortable on wide feet.

Here is a picture: http://tsa.imageg.net/@v=0256@/graph.../p585939dt.jpg

[whiskers_ump]

I use New Balance 572 EEE. Hard to find in this area. I
ordered my last pair from Just for Feet over the internet.
Also got a pair of the Reebok DMX which are very comfortable.

Gotta have happy feet when you get
assigned nine games in one day as I did this past Saturday.
Actually went into Sunday morning. Left the field at 1:58a.m.
and was scheduled back for 8:00p.m. game. Somehow I got through
it.


glen

[Gulf Coast Blue]

Reebok made a really comfortable cross trainer that I loved...........I have not seen it here in a couple of years...........I don't have the Model.........and would probably have to run up to Houston to find it..........(I bought the two pair that I had from our local Academy...........but since the local one closed.........I have not seen them.............sigh

I still keep one pair and supplement it with the cheapies I can buy at K-Mart for around $15 bucks.............

My one remaining pair of Reeboks won't finish this season.........so I will fall back on the cheapies for base shoes (they shine up nice and are fairly comfortable)...........I do use the Walgreens brand cusions in them that seems to make the base part of the shoes last a tad longer..............

Joel

[whiskers_ump]

Gulf Coast Blue Wrote:

I use Walgreens brand cusions in them that seems to make the base part of the shoes last a tad longer


glen

BTW: Any of your DD playing in the USSSA tournament 23/24 Nov?

The McDonalds tournament this past weekend had 61 18U teams in it.

[Skahtboi]

Here is where I part with the "normal" crowd. For a base shoe, I actually use a Dr. Scholl's work shoe/cross trainer. (Okay...it isn't that funny)

Actually, not only are they the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn in the field, they actually look great, wear well, clean up nicely, and can be had for under $40! I have tried many different shoes, and these are far and away the most comfortable that I have worn.

Scott