Official Reviews
March 2, 2024 Verified Purchase
These pants are absolutely incredible. They provide a clean and professional look when you’re on the field. They are comfortable and breathable, which effectively keeps you cool during long summer games. The pants cover the shin guards extremely well and provide a comfortable feeling when behind the plate. These are the best pants on the market. I highly recommend them.
February 27, 2024 Verified Purchase
These pants are exactly what I was looking for.
January 14, 2024 Verified Purchase
I had a few of my fellow brother umpires tell me about these pants so I finally ordered them. When I tried them on, I knew immediately they were going to be a game changer in the hot summer temperatures. I’m excited to get back out on the field with these new pants!
August 7, 2023 Verified Purchase
I will buy no other pants. They are very comfortable, lightweight, and they hold their color. They do NOT fade nearly as quickly as other brands. Also, the “expander waist” is a plus for me, as I need to tuck in extra base layers while working cold weather games up here in ND in the spring.
June 8, 2023 Verified Purchase
These pants are very well made and I would highly recommend them for all umpires.
June 1, 2023 Verified Purchase
I fully recommend these pants for summer baseball. They breathe so much better than the regular poly-wool umpire pants do. For spring ball, I still wear the regular pants (poly-wool), but when the weather heats up I start to reach for these. They breathe well, dry well (rain or sweat) and you just feel cooler in these with every breeze. These pants tend to wear well, hold their color and look great - what's not to like? Buy a pair and get out there!
May 30, 2023 Verified Purchase
Great fit. The waist stretches well.
May 23, 2023 Verified Purchase
Great pants that are comfortable especially working in the summer heat. The expander waist allows ample room. I highly recommend these pants.
April 17, 2023 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable and lightweight as well!
March 21, 2023 Verified Purchase
Clean looking. Easy to iron. I love the look.
March 12, 2023 Verified Purchase
The Smitty pants with the expander waistband is the way to go, especially behind the plate. Sizes are true to fit so ordering is easy.
March 9, 2023 Verified Purchase
I haven't worn these yet, but I got them for the upcoming season. I am a first-year ump and was deciding between these or combo pants. I went with these and can see the benefits of getting plate pants. They allow more room for the shin guards and around the groin area for squatting behind the plate. They are lightweight and should do the job!
December 27, 2022 Verified Purchase
Smitty is the standard for plate pants. Great in hot weather, easy to iron and keep fresh, and holds their color for a good amount of time. I enjoy the expander waist for behind the plate as well. Sizing is pretty true, so order with confidence.
October 31, 2022 Verified Purchase
For that MLB look, these are your go-to pants. A sharp and crisp look with a true size fit. Judgements are formed prior to the first pitch, and if you want to look like a professional, always dress the part. I highly recommend this item. Also, this adjustable waist garment looks no different and the non-adjustable version, but the comfort is unmatched.
September 25, 2022 Verified Purchase
These are the most comfortable umpire pants for working all-day tournaments. As an added bonus, they hold their color so much better than other materials without fading.
March 29, 2022 Verified Purchase
I really like this home plate umpire pants. They are so comfortable and look good.
February 15, 2022 Verified Purchase
The Smitty Performance Poly Spandex Charcoal Grey Umpire Plate Pants with Expander Waistband are great. They do not fade like other pants.
January 5, 2022 Verified Purchase
Can't go wrong with these Smitty's. After 5 years and a lot of use my old one's are sun faded but otherwise in very good condition. I'm excited to have the flexible waist band for additional comfort. I always cold wash and air dry them and I don't even need to iron them regularly.
December 22, 2021 Verified Purchase
You can’t wear out these umpire pants! They last and last!
October 31, 2021 Verified Purchase
My third pair. Love the comfort and durability!
June 8, 2021 Verified Purchase
I was a bit skeptical when I saw them online and referred to as “golf pants,” but I decided to try them for the spring season. When I first got them, I thought they would be wrinkly but that’s not true. I have only used them for the plate and only for about 20 games, bit I am very happy with them. I can’t say yet whether they hold up to ball abuse and sun, but so far there are no issues. Of course, it’s easier to see dirt on charcoal compared to heather, but the dirt brushes off pretty easily. Very comfortable and relatively cool. I will order a pair for the bases.
May 24, 2021
I decided to get new umpire pants after going 20 years with Fecheimer flat front heather gray plate pants. I went with charcoal gray because it seems everyone from MLB on down is wearing them. The problem is they only come with a pleated front. No one in human history has ever looked good in pleated pants. It looks absolutely awful. I am 6’3 190 and it’s just a horrendous look. I just don’t understand why Smitty wouldn’t offer a flat front in charcoal pants. It’s hard to “look the part” when you have these ridiculous looking baggy pleated pants. Terrible.
May 17, 2021 Verified Purchase
Nice umpire pants for plate work. A bit too voluminous for bases but not too bad overall. Be sure to allocate time to hem these pants as they come unhemmed from the store. This is indicated in the product description but I missed it in my haste to replace a pair of pants that had developed a hole.
April 22, 2021 Verified Purchase
Comfortable and flexible for movement. Breathable as well.
April 13, 2021 Verified Purchase
Great umpire pants! Just need a finished length now.
April 8, 2021 Verified Purchase
Awesome umpire pants that stay in place and do not bunch up while you are working. These are my new favorite umpire pants on dish!
March 23, 2021 Verified Purchase
Love these umpire pants. Extremely comfortable especially during multiple games on the dish.
March 22, 2021 Verified Purchase
Best pants on the current market, enhancing professional appearance. Material and color holds up well for long-term use if proper laundry care is taken. Extended waistband is ideal, as we all gain/lose weight throughout the year. I carry two pair of plate pants and two pair of base pants with me to every assignment.
March 21, 2021 Verified Purchase
Definitely worth it for the price it is listed as. The expanded waistband is worth it and the larger knee to accommodate the shin guards is a good investment. The material is stretchy enough that I can comfortably squat down behind the plate, but not too stretchy so that I run the risk of tearing the material. It is a perfect pair of pants for behind the plate and it also takes into consideration the possibility of rain. When it rains, the water beads up on the pants and just falls off.
March 12, 2021 Verified Purchase
First impressions looks good feels good and works well over umpire shin guards. Looking forward to some field time to evaluate how they function under game conditions.
January 23, 2021 Verified Purchase
Great, professional-looking umpire pants!! I’ve been wearing these poly-spandex pants for a few years & needed an additional set of plate & base pants. These are the most comfortable, best-looking umpire pants I’ve had. I’ve recently lost 30 pounds so the expander waist band will come in handy. The value of these pants is unsurpassed!!!!
October 20, 2020 Verified Purchase
Same as the base umpire pants. Great look and feel. Outstanding price. If you need new umpire pants, now is the time to order.
September 9, 2020 Verified Purchase
Pay the extra $ and have a great pair of umpire pants. They even help to keep your shirt tucked in too.
July 23, 2020 Verified Purchase
I really like these umpire pants as they are very light and help to keep you cool on those hot days. The expander waistband makes them ultra-comfortable. I just purchased my second pair. The only thing to be wary of is that due to the nature of the lightweight fabric, they are prone to get marked up or very small tears in them if they get hit with a hard shot on your shin guards if the fabric gets pinched on an edge of your shin guards. The marks are not overly noticeable but be aware if you are very sensitive about your "look".
June 10, 2020
Great umpire pants that are extremely comfortable. Very lightweight and moisture-wicking in warm weather. I like the expander waistband because it gives you some breathing room at the waist like a pair of basketball shorts. Great for working the plate. They fit over the shin guards with plenty of room to spare for mobility. Bought a second pair recently as these are the only umpire pants I'll ever wear behind the plate. Definitely worth the money!
June 10, 2020 Verified Purchase
Received the umpire pants and had them heeled. Wore them and they fit great. Plenty of room for gear and looks great. The fit is amazing and very comfortable.
June 7, 2020
I had ordered and worn the "non-expanding waistband" version previously. Cool, crisp, professional. I just wore the "expanding" version for the first time. Suffering from buyer's remorse for not buying them before. Both other umpires and coaches noticed. Survived heat index of more than 100 degrees in Kansas!!
April 2, 2020 Verified Purchase
Comfortable fit and a great look.
March 14, 2020 Verified Purchase
Comfortable and great looking. They move with you. Very durable too.
February 8, 2020 Verified Purchase
Does anyone else find these pants impossible to get the wrinkles out? I will wash and immediately throw in the dryer and still comes out a wrinkled mess.
January 4, 2020 Verified Purchase
If you wanna know what ultimate comfort is, get these pants. The plate pants are the best I've ever worn. They provide maximum comfort and flexibility while working behind the plate. The spandex stretches when you crouch preventing the dreaded "ride up". A must add to your umpire bag.
January 1, 2020 Verified Purchase
A short stocky guy, I've always had trouble finding plate pants that fit right. Not anymore. These pants are fantastic. Flexible, breathable and comfortable. On those cold days, there's plenty of room to wear long Johns.
December 4, 2019 Verified Purchase
I love these umpire pants! They are flexible which allows me to move in any direction, easy to clean and maintain too. They hold their color and look sharp. My third pair!
September 1, 2019 Verified Purchase
I love the look and feel of these pants, but I've noticed that they don't wear well in the places that they rub against my shin guards. The material has started to get bumpy and I don't know how long it will be before it starts to show and I won't want to wear them anymore.
June 24, 2019 Verified Purchase
I got these pants after hearing from another umpire about them. They fit true to size. I really like the expandable waist. I worked a weekend tournament this past weekend in Central N.C. and these pants are much lighter and cooler than my old Poly-Wool pair. They are extremely flexible and never bunched up. If you don't own a pair of these, I would highly suggest spending the money and get a pair or 2.
June 10, 2019 Verified Purchase
Love these umpire pants! I own other pants from Smitty and have always liked their products but these pants are a game changer. Comfortable and look good.
June 8, 2019 Verified Purchase
These pants are probably the best I've owned in 16 years of umpiring. They're comfortable, durable and they look great. Smitty hit a HR with this product!
May 3, 2019 Verified Purchase
These umpire pants are amazing. I went to a San Jose Giants game and of course paid more attention to the umpires than I did the game and I actually look as good in these pants as the Minor League umpires do. They fit absolutely perfectly and the color and texture give me that professional look I desire. Best umpire pants ever. If you umpire and you don't have these pants, you don't look as good as you should. The waist, the feel, and color make any umpire look and feel like the "Pro" you are. Can I give them more than a 5 star rating?
May 1, 2019 Verified Purchase
Awesome fit, and material looks more professional than standard material, expandable waist does the trick for more versatility.
April 24, 2019 Verified Purchase
Love how flexible and breathable these pants are. Definitely the best pair I own.
April 17, 2019 Verified Purchase
The poly spandex feels a lot softer and smoother than the poly cotton.
April 9, 2019 Verified Purchase
Great umpire pants, look sharp and much cooler than other styles. Worth every penny.
March 14, 2019 Verified Purchase
Really comfortable and plenty of room for shin guards.
March 7, 2019 Verified Purchase
Love the poly spandex! Just got these with the expander waistband for the plate, can't wait to get them on the field this spring!
February 15, 2019 Verified Purchase
Great fit and very comfortable. Plenty of room. 100% as advertised. 5 stars!
December 18, 2018 Verified Purchase
I've been waiting for these umpire pants to come out with the expander waist band and they did not disappoint. These are perfect for after the holidays or any time where you may have taken a few weeks/months off and gained a few extra lbs.
November 14, 2018 Verified Purchase
I've been wearing the old poly wool pants with expander waist band for 3 years and they have done the job. I bought these umpire pants a few weeks ago and I've called a full day in them. They're by far the best umpire plate pants available. They look great and they move with you when squatting. They don't ride. Great pants!!
November 13, 2018 Verified Purchase
Best umpire pants available. In my opinion you can't beat the look or comfort.
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