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September 27, 2024 Verified Purchase
Purchased in Mar 2023, now Oct 2023. Since I work primarily on dirt fields, my desire is to keep cleanup of equipment as easy as possible. My preference is all black leather shoes. A quick clean then a bit of Kiwi with swipes of the polish brush results a great clean shine. 3N2 shoe seem to fit the bill. Recently I found out these were not genuine leather since they are pealing apart. I may have missed it in the description (don't see it now) but I feel these should last longer than they did.
September 24, 2024 Verified Purchase
Easy to clean and comfortable.
September 6, 2024 Verified Purchase
These work out perfectly for my officiating. You can't go wrong with these comfortable shoes.
June 24, 2024 Verified Purchase
They're pretty comfortable, especially for a few games back-to-back. So far, they are pretty easy to clean between games and keep them looking sharp.
June 20, 2024 Verified Purchase
Do not have a complaint about this shoe. True to size and comfortable. Cleans up nice. Will get plate shoes next.
May 22, 2024 Verified Purchase
Have worn these for 4 games in a row, and feet never hurt. Great shoes.
February 26, 2024 Verified Purchase
This shoe fits and feels good as any I've ever had.
February 15, 2024 Verified Purchase
Wonderful shoe for the price. Comfortable, great traction, not heavy.
January 8, 2024 Verified Purchase
Comfortable. I really was afraid that the EE width was not going to be wide enough, but it was a perfect fit for my wide foot.
December 24, 2023 Verified Purchase
Well-made shoe, but I would order a size larger than you normally wear. I had to insert a shoe stretcher in mine for four days before I could wear them. The toes were definitely too tight right out of the box, even though I ordered the widest size available. Still a well-made shoe and wears well now that I have them broken in.
October 13, 2023 Verified Purchase
Great shoes. Good traction amd very comfortable fit. Also very durable.
September 13, 2023 Verified Purchase
Good fit, great traction.
August 16, 2023 Verified Purchase
Shoes feel great on your feet, a little stiff out of the box but that's expected until broke in. Easy to clean and polish.
July 14, 2023 Verified Purchase
Great traction even on wet grass!
May 7, 2023 Verified Purchase
Nice fit and comfortable right out of the box. True to size.
April 27, 2023 Verified Purchase
I have worn New Balance for over 20 years and decided to make a change. I wanted a real leather shoe vs. synthetic. I have worn them about 10 times so far. The fit is great overall. They are a bit stiff but I expect the leather will break in quickly. Also, I noticed that the cleats tend to grab artificial turf a bit but I actually like the greater sense of stability on cuts. My only minor complaint is that I cannot get a bright shine but the clean matte finish is somewhat refreshing. Let’s see how they are still performing at the end of the season.
March 30, 2023 Verified Purchase
These shoes are very comfortable and very lightweight. I HIGHLY recommend them for anybody needing referee shoes.
March 23, 2023 Verified Purchase
Good looking shoe. Fits true to size; not too narrow or too wide. I usually have issues with shoes not feeling comfortable, but not with these.
March 21, 2023 Verified Purchase
Great shoe. Easy fit. Good looking. Will buy it again. Good price.
March 13, 2023 Verified Purchase
These umpire shoes are very comfortable and support my feet in every way possible. Am happy I took a chance and bought these money well spent.
December 19, 2022 Verified Purchase
These 3N2 field shoes are perfect for when I'm working football games when the field is more mud and water than grass. Only thing is, I wish they had this pair made of patent leather to give that sexy shine all around.
October 26, 2022 Verified Purchase
These shoes are very comfortable and supportive. Broke them in over 5 games in two days, and they were excellent. Easy to clean.
July 1, 2022 Verified Purchase
One of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn.
June 26, 2022 Verified Purchase
I would enjoy these much more if they were a little wider. I wear 9EE in all of my shoes if there is the option, 9.5 if there isn’t a 9 wide option. So, I grabbed the 9 wide and they are still a bit too narrow. I prefer New Balance for all of my softball playing, but they are impossible to find right now, so I rolled the dice with these. They will work in a pinch, and will be fine for a season but will be going back to the NB as soon as I can find a pair.
June 9, 2022 Verified Purchase
Comfortable. Easy to clean. Sometimes wearing over multiple games especially when new can be a little stiff. Good solid umpire shoe.
May 26, 2022 Verified Purchase
I need a neutral shoe. These make me feel like knees are being pushed in. Velcro tongue hurts front of ankle. I’ve removed it and it is better. Need to buy insoles and they should work much better.
April 12, 2022 Verified Purchase
I have the matching plate shoes, and it was because of the plate shoes I went with these for my field shoes. Comfortable, reliable, and durable. These shoes provide a great balance of what anyone could want in a field shoe. Even on hotter days, I did not feel like my feet overheated, nor do I feel like I am sliding inside the shoe. All in all, they are reasonably priced shoes of great quality.
October 8, 2021 Verified Purchase
Light, comfortable and easy to clean.
September 6, 2021 Verified Purchase
Love this pair of base shoes. Very light weight. This is my second pair, my first pair I have had for 6 years and decided it was time for new ones.
August 22, 2021 Verified Purchase
Comfortable, high quality, reasonable price.
July 3, 2021 Verified Purchase
Good comfortable fit. Easy to break in. Great price.
March 29, 2021 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable shoe. The price was great for a leather upper.
March 9, 2021 Verified Purchase
Great shoe for the comfort and fit. I also wear an Arizona boot that must fit into my shoe and it is wonderful.
March 3, 2021 Verified Purchase
Quality shoe. I prefer these to the New Balances. I own both. These have traction, are easy to clean, and are super comfortable.
October 13, 2020 Verified Purchase
Comfortable shoe that’s easy to clean. This is my second pair of these shoes. They are so comfortable that you don’t rush to take them off. My previous pair lasted well over two years. The all-black shoe makes it easy to clean – no need to scrub any white highlights.
August 27, 2020 Verified Purchase
This recent purchase is my third pair of these shoes and I highly recommend them if need a wide width option. I use them for football, and they do well on both grass and field turf. I usually get 3 seasons out of them before they wear out by use or weather. Great arch support for hours of running/standing.
July 26, 2020 Verified Purchase
Used these umpire shoes at my recent softball tournament and it was like wearing pillows on my feet! Comfortable beyond belief!
February 26, 2020 Verified Purchase
Great shoes! Very comfortable and they look nice too! I would wear them as everyday shoes if I could!
September 5, 2019 Verified Purchase
Ordered this referee shoe in size I normally wear. Perfect fit had by first game of season. Worried about breaking them in. No issues, games was on turf field. The shoe was very comfortable. Someone asked me what I thought of the shoe and my reply was I could not tell I was wearing them. So light and comfortable.
June 11, 2019 Verified Purchase
Shoes are good, but order one size wider than you normally wear, they run thin and snug. Seams across top of arch tend to wear out quickly if you use daily.
March 12, 2018 Verified Purchase
I like these shoes a lot. I haven't had them long, but I have worn them a few times. Easy to clean, wide enough for my feet and great arch support. Very happy I made this purchase!!
October 16, 2017 Verified Purchase
I love these referee shoes. Got them on a Thursday and wore them the next day for football on a rainy day. Great traction and they look great also. I'm a stickler for clean looking shoes and these wipe down like a breeze. Wish I would have gotten these years ago!
March 25, 2017 Verified Purchase
They're lacking aesthetically, but they're comfortable, have great tread, and a good price.
July 28, 2016 Verified Purchase
I have worn these cleats for 4 games and they are extremely comfortable! I ordered a Men's size 6 1/2, giving me a women's size 8. This allowed plenty of room for any Dr. Scholl's liners and 2 pair of socks. I would absolutely buy these again, and now my husband who is also an umpire is going to order a pair for next season. Great Price! Great product!
January 29, 2015
The 3N2 field/base shoe is a very good feeling shoe. The leather is top quality and cleans up and takes polish well. Only negative is the original inner soles are a little hard. Dr. Scholl's solved that problem.
June 21, 2014
Ordered a new pair of shoes at the beginning of the season in order to have two pairs to switch off between. Found these to be extremely comfortable and ending up using them primarily the entire season.
June 13, 2013
The 3N2 Reaction Field Shoe runs extremely narrow and small. I ordered a 11 D width, and the shoes that arrived fit more like a 10. I would consider ordering a EE width and an 11 1/2 but would be really concerned how they would fit. Best advise buy shoes where you can try them on
February 15, 2012
I wore these shoes during softball games last season and purchased the basketball shoes for this season. They are THE LIGHTEST shoes I have ever worn. I was concerned about them holding up for an entire season, but they were magic. They clean up easy and are as comfortable as any shoe you will buy. Definitely, my shoe of choice.
March 29, 2010
The shoe is a very good product. They are comfortable to wear for hours on both natural and plastic turf fields. The pricing is reasonable. Would like to see some of the technology this company uses in its athletic shoes make its way to the umpire shoes line. The shoe is easy to keep clean though I would prefer a patent leather version.
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