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May 22, 2024 Verified Purchase
Very light weight and comfortable. 1st pair of plate shoes and love them.
March 17, 2024 Verified Purchase
Love these plate shoes. I owned a low cut and decided to the high tops. My other ones were over 5 years old. They served me well. They are light and comfortable to wear.
March 3, 2024 Verified Purchase
Great shoes. Obviously stops balls from hitting your feet but they look good. I really like wearing them because are comfortable too.
February 15, 2024 Verified Purchase
Comfortable fit and they don't rub on the top of my foot where it meets the leg when squatting.
January 8, 2024 Verified Purchase
Perfect fit and perfectly priced,
May 3, 2023 Verified Purchase
Amazing protection! Comfortable plate shoe and mid-cut height to protect against shots at the ankle areas.
April 21, 2023 Verified Purchase
I went with these umpire plate shoes after success with their low-rise version. After I broke them in, they have been great and I feel more stable behind the plate. They offer support to my ankles while maintaining a comfort that allows me to easily do three or more games behind the plate.
March 28, 2023
I love these shoes. I have used them from little league all the way to summer collegiate leagues. Protects great, and they are comfortable to wear. My only complaint is they are hot. They don't move air very well.
January 21, 2023 Verified Purchase
This is my second pair of 3N2 plate shoes. I got a larger size/wider pair this time. OMG!, they're the most comfortable shoes on the market! When you're doing little league, high school and select fastpitch, all in one week, you can't beat these. My feet never get tired using these shoes.
May 5, 2022 Verified Purchase
This is a light and comfortable umpire plate shoe that I do not consider to be an entry-level shoe. Easy to keep clean. They offer great protection and gave me a few years of use (over 250 games). They come in a 2E width which some makers don't provide. I had a toe plate shatter from a foul tip and did not feel a thing. I also like the sole, less fatigue and slipping. I have just purchased another pair and would recommend them to any umpire.
April 28, 2022
About 60 games in...the shoe is beginning to separate from the sole. Going to have to put shoe goo on it. Hopefully it will last until the end of the season.
February 15, 2022 Verified Purchase
Shoes fit as expected. Happy with my choice.
December 2, 2020 Verified Purchase
The shoe fits great but the leather quality is terrible and ripping after 6 games. Going back to New Balance.
November 9, 2020 Verified Purchase
Come up above ankle and very stiff. They are comfortable on the bottom of your feet. There is a constant reminder your not bending angles forward too much.
August 25, 2020 Verified Purchase
These umpire plate shoes feel great on my feet. Light and comfortable all game.
March 21, 2020 Verified Purchase
Great plate umpire shoes. Very comfortable and durable.
March 11, 2020 Verified Purchase
Great fitting umpire plate shoe that's extremely light. I prefer 3N2 over any plate shoes.
March 5, 2020 Verified Purchase
Comfortable and lightweight. Good support.
July 29, 2019 Verified Purchase
Great shoe. Light, light, light!!! Highly recommend!
July 2, 2019 Verified Purchase
Great plate shoe for the price. I'm a softball guy. If I were doing baseball all the time I might would suggest another. But the weight is awesome. Like doing a doubleheader in sneakers.
March 28, 2019
Glad I listened to the reviews to go up a half size. Always a 11 1/2 wide but got the size 12 wide and they fit like a glove. Can't wait to hit the field for training as a new umpire.
February 24, 2019
Decent umpire shoes, but the leather quality isn't great. After only one season, some parts of the leather were degrading. Good choice for intro plate shoes but for umps working higher level games, go for the New Balance.
April 14, 2018 Verified Purchase
First ever plate shoe for me. I took out the soles and bought some Dr. Scholls and they are extremely comfortable. No issues with jumping out from behind the plate when doing one man games. Unfortunately, I noticed after 8 innings I have a gouge on my one toe. Also, I had my foot slightly pointed to first base and got hit on the inside and felt it a bit. Would I buy them again? Yes I would.
April 8, 2018 Verified Purchase
Good, comfortable plate shoes for the price!
April 3, 2018 Verified Purchase
Great plate shoes. The best I have had in 20 years.
March 26, 2018 Verified Purchase
I like this umpire shoe. I did go up 1/2 in size and I bought the wide fit per other reviews suggestions. This was a wise decision as it allows me to use an insert with comfort. If I wasn't using the insert the wide wouldn't have been necessary but going up 1/2 size still would have been. Overall a comfortable shoe.
March 17, 2018 Verified Purchase
These plate shoe's are awesome!!! Wouldn't use any other plate shoe, 3N2 are the best!!! And, their base shoe's are great as well.
March 3, 2018 Verified Purchase
Nice lightweight plate shoes.
October 2, 2017 Verified Purchase
The plate shoes are very comfortable. It's hard to get dirt or dust off.
August 31, 2017 Verified Purchase
Best plate shoes I've ever purchased, and at a good price, too. I'll be coming back. Thanks.
July 18, 2017 Verified Purchase
When running and stopping fast the steel plate can hurt your toes. I put a better insole in for more comfort, still a good looking shoe.
July 4, 2017 Verified Purchase
These shoes are protective and look nice for the price. Fit is exactly the same size I would get for a running shoe. Only reason I gave them 4 stars was for the comfort of them. Definitely need to go buy some insoles.
April 4, 2017 Verified Purchase
Shoes are pretty comfortable, but not as comfortable as the New Balance plate shoes. Switched to 3N2 plate shoes because strap detached on the New Balance plate shoes. 3N2 also look better and easier to clean. Shoe runs small so order at least 1/2 size larger. When running and stopping fast the steel plate can hurt your toes. Overall comfortable and good looking shoe.
February 8, 2017 Verified Purchase
Lightweight and appear durable. Size is usually a problem but 8D worked (usually 7 EE but did not have).
June 1, 2016 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable, light weight, and easy to move it. I've wore some umpire plate shoes in the past that feel like wearing cinder blocks. These are the best out there and protect great!
May 2, 2016 Verified Purchase
Needed a second pair of umpire plate shoes and decided to go with the 3N2's. Awesome choice. Very lightweight. Easy to clean.
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