New gear this year?

[NSABill]

The 3n2 Plate shoe is for sure the most comfotable plate shoe I have ever had.
Got them last year for the first time. Will never wear anything else again.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by NSABill

The 3n2 Plate shoe is for sure the most comfotable plate shoe I have ever had.
Got them last year for the first time. Will never wear anything else again.

My first pair of the base shoes started cracking at the toes after just a couple of months (less than 100 games). 3N2 showed good customer service by shipping another pair to me free of charge, but those started to wear out very unevenly and very quickly. I replaced those with another pair, but the soles started to separate from the shoe after about 100 games. I had a rep offer to replace them yet again, but I declined.

I'm done with 3N2 until they can get their act together.

[IRISHMAFIA]

For base shoes, I'll stick with a NB walking shoe. They provide a nice wide base. The ones I wear today are the same I word 3 years ago and because they are somewhat of a standard black shoe, I can wear them anytime/anywhere, not just for softball.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

For base shoes, I'll stick with a NB walking shoe. They provide a nice wide base. The ones I wear today are the same I word 3 years ago and because they are somewhat of a standard black shoe, I can wear them anytime/anywhere, not just for softball.

Got a particular model number that you like?

[Bill S]

Would not touch the base shoe. Do seem cheap.
I was given the 3n2 base shoe and just did not like them. Comfortable as heck but gave me blisters. Gave them away pretty quick.

Plate shoes so far are holding up pretty good. 100+ games.

[3afan]

had to get the new striped jacket and a another no-logo cap for my HS games ... hope to get UIL caps soon

got a new lightweight mask just because

that be it - need nothing for ASA games

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by 3afan

had to get the new striped jacket and a another no-logo cap for my HS games ... hope to get UIL caps soon

I didn't realize there were any UIL softball chapters...interesting.

[argodad]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

For base shoes, I'll stick with a NB walking shoe. They provide a nice wide base. The ones I wear today are the same I word 3 years ago and because they are somewhat of a standard black shoe, I can wear them anytime/anywhere, not just for softball.

But doesn't the spit-shine stand out with your blue jeans?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by argodad

But doesn't the spit-shine stand out with your blue jeans?

Spit shines are in my past, way in my past. Just want clean and polished shoes and, unfortunately, I'm lucky if I can get just clean from some umpires.

[DaveASA/FED]

I am still trying to figure out what I am going to buy this year. HS changed the official uniform for my state, luckily I have blue pants from ASA, well that is if they fit.....my closet lights are TERRIBLE about shrinking those pants but need new shirts (powder blue no logo, or new state logo) will need new hats, since they changed our required state logo on the hats, new jacket required by next season (new logo and powder blue piping on shoulders).

I think I am good on my plate gear and shoes. New 3N2 plate shoes last year holding up well, new 3N2 base shoes also holding up well. New Diamond light weight mask last year. Shutt Kool-Vest 4-5 years old, other than a little tear in the undershirt part it's doing very well. Shin guards are my oldest piece of equipment, they are probably 12-13 year old UMP-shins and are still working fine! But I'm sure I will spend some $$ on something that I can't live without soon!!! Do me a favor.....don't tell the wife!!! Don't worry she will know before I get done with the transaction....stupid direct deposit and on-line banking can't hide anything anymore

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

I am still trying to figure out what I am going to buy this year. HS changed the official uniform for my state, luckily I have blue pants from ASA, well that is if they fit.....my closet lights are TERRIBLE about shrinking those pants but need new shirts (powder blue no logo, or new state logo) will need new hats, since they changed our required state logo on the hats, new jacket required by next season (new logo and powder blue piping on shoulders).

I think I am good on my plate gear and shoes. New 3N2 plate shoes last year holding up well, new 3N2 base shoes also holding up well. New Diamond light weight mask last year. Shutt Kool-Vest 4-5 years old, other than a little tear in the undershirt part it's doing very well. Shin guards are my oldest piece of equipment, they are probably 12-13 year old UMP-shins and are still working fine! But I'm sure I will spend some $$ on something that I can't live without soon!!! Do me a favor.....don't tell the wife!!! Don't worry she will know before I get done with the transaction....stupid direct deposit and on-line banking can't hide anything anymore

Didn't you hear? ASA now mandates that all shin guards be less than 10 years old.