New gear this year?

[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.

[robbie]

Plate shoes: Tanel !!!!!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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

Then I guess I have a real problem with my 40+ yo Rawlings chest protector

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Then I guess I have a real problem with my 40+ yo Rawlings chest protector

But it's steel, like Lancelot's.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

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

As long as you don't wear them with shorts or on the outside of your pants, no one will probably know.