Official Reviews
September 28, 2024 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable for a full day behind the plate! No pinching or hot spots. Definitely pleased with my purchase.
September 7, 2024 Verified Purchase
These are the most comfortable plate shoes I have ever worn. They look professional and are easy to keep clean. If you are in the market for plate shoes, I highly recommend these shoes.
July 19, 2024 Verified Purchase
Extremely comfortable. Fit true to size and they look sharp.
July 18, 2024 Verified Purchase
I had to get new plate shoes as my my feet flattened and got wider, at my age, and my toes were getting crunched in my old shoes. These New Balance shoes in a larger size fit very well they're very comfortable and I'm very happy with the new shoe. The shipping was fast and efficient. What a great shoe!
July 18, 2024 Verified Purchase
I love the mid cut New Balance plate shoes. This is my second pair and I recommend them for any umpire from the beginning level to the MLB. They are a solid shoe, very very comfortable. Can easily be kept clean and shine. The reason I had to buy another pair was because my first pair lasted me for over six years. Highly recommend this plate shoe.
July 16, 2024 Verified Purchase
I had to send it back to get a wider size but they're great.
July 1, 2024 Verified Purchase
Highly recommend, amazing plate shoes that are very comfortable and feel light on your feet. This is worth the investment to protect your feet.
June 25, 2024 Verified Purchase
These plate shoes are the most comfortable shoes I have purchased for umpiring. They were such a great fit that I could wear them right out of the box. As well as the protection is amazing. Took a mid eighties fastball to the top of the foot and didn't feel much.
June 25, 2024 Verified Purchase
I used the low-cut version of these plate shoes for years until they wore out. I'm disappointed that they're no longer available, but the high-top does the job. They still still fit well and feel comfortable, even on hot, humid days. My only concern is that my right shoe and shin guard (West Vest brand) don't seem to sit well together. I'm still adjusting those, but since the left side works well, I'm sure it'll be fine.
May 26, 2024 Verified Purchase
Just received these shoes after having them highly recommended by a colleague. The fit is as expected and they are very comfortable. The protection looks great! Will be trying them out at a game later this week.
May 20, 2024 Verified Purchase
The insoles that came with them sucked, but once I put in a different pair of insoles they’ve been great. The first game I had them I got hit in the foot and didn’t feel a thing. It’s definitely a worthwhile investment if you plan to umpire often.
April 9, 2024 Verified Purchase
I love these shoes. I’ve worn them for a few games and they’re really comfortable now that they’re broken in. They offer plenty of protection, and yet are relatively lightweight. The shoes also look really nice.
April 9, 2024 Verified Purchase
Incredibly comfortable and excellent support and feel. Not as much noticeable comfort difference on dirt, but turf is night and day. Four back-to-back games on turf with no foot pain at the end of the day.
April 7, 2024 Verified Purchase
I replaced my old New Balance plate shoes that were low-cut. I went to the mid-cut. I love them! More support and more comfort. Great decision!
April 3, 2024 Verified Purchase
The most comfortable plate shoe so far that I have had.
April 3, 2024 Verified Purchase
Comfortable, wore them for two games without breaking them in. They were lightweight, and cleaning them was easy.
March 31, 2024 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable!! I've only worn them a few games but I already love them.
March 23, 2024 Verified Purchase
Thirty-plus years ago, I used the +POS shoes and never had an issue with them. Fast forward to now, and they don’t exist. Once I learned that these shoes are the official shoes for MLB umpires, there was no question about getting them, and they are fantastic! Easy on, easy to clean and they feel fantastic! If they are considered the best by MLB umpires, why not wear the best for yourself?
March 3, 2024 Verified Purchase
Comfortable, wore all day yesterday breaking in before first games. Lightweight, cleaned up and shined. Ready for another year.
February 26, 2024 Verified Purchase
Light weight, well designed. Cleans easily.
February 13, 2024 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable shoe. Much lighter than my old steel toe shoes I had for years. Looking forward to using these in a game.
December 24, 2023 Verified Purchase
THE shoe for plate work for umps with wide-width feet…4E. Great support, they look great and are easy to clean. The hidden laces protect against trips. They can take a 100-MPH pitch or a 200-pound catcher’s misstep. Great shoe.
December 18, 2023 Verified Purchase
Best plate shoes available. I wish they would hold up a little better. Only get two seasons out of them. They begin to rip at the cloth sections that are on both sides under the instep protection.
December 3, 2023 Verified Purchase
These replaced my older New Balance plate shoes, which suffered a failure on both shoes in the same place at the same time. They were great shoes and I'm hoping that these will be likewise. I should have believed a previous review that suggested buying one size wider than usual. They were correct! My originals were Ds, but the new Ds were just too tight in the toe box. Thankfully Ump Attire's easy return policy let me get a pair of 2Es quickly and painlessly. The toes fit well, but the heels are a bit loose. I can't say how they work during games yet as we're in the cold, wet off-season up here in the Pacific NW. I'll try to remember to follow-up in April or May.
October 3, 2023 Verified Purchase
These are very comfortable and protective. Very easy to clean with the exception of the mesh...but with a little work, it can be done.
October 1, 2023 Verified Purchase
Great reliable product. Fit is comfortable, the wide foot option being key to that comfort. The pocket for the laces gives a nice clean look. Easy to clean and nice shine. Protection is excellent, never took a shot to the foot that I’ve ever felt in these shoes.
September 2, 2023 Verified Purchase
My second pair. Very comfortable and protects my feet well.
August 28, 2023 Verified Purchase
Light and comfortable. The wider size option fits me perfectly.
July 16, 2023 Verified Purchase
The New Balance plate shoes are awesome! Very light and comfortable. It's like wearing slippers when your behind the plate.
June 25, 2023 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable. Easy on and off. Worked 4 games in them. Was like walking on air.
June 17, 2023 Verified Purchase
From the start - comfortable and easy to clean. Glad I made the purchase.
June 15, 2023 Verified Purchase
Love the New Balance plate shoes. Comfortable, durable and lightweight.
May 21, 2023 Verified Purchase
I was amazed at how comfortable these New Balance Shoes are. Great shoes. Highly recommend.
May 15, 2023 Verified Purchase
These shoes are great. The fit as expected. No real breaking-in in period needed. This is my second pair. The last pair lasted 12 years. The only thing I don’t like is the mesh material they have on the sides. They are a pain to keep clean.
May 9, 2023 Verified Purchase
The best plate shoes on the market. Easy to clean, comfortable, and protective. If you think you need wide ones, you probably don’t, as they run about a half size bigger.
May 2, 2023 Verified Purchase
These plate shoes are nice, and they were a 10.5 2E, but when I tried them on, I needed to get a 10.5 4E. I don't know if the shoes they are making are more narrow or if my foot is just getting fatter.
April 28, 2023
Very good fit and quality plate shoes.
April 25, 2023 Verified Purchase
These shoes look great. They hold a shine really well. They clean up easily. The one issue I have is that they are narrower than normal. I bought a 2E which would be slightly wider as recommended, but I had to return for a 4E. But now they look too wide.
April 14, 2023 Verified Purchase
These shoes are amazing!!! Super comfortable out of the box. Easy care!!!
April 13, 2023 Verified Purchase
Shoes have been comfortable from day one. First time wearing mid-cut plate shoes. Provides plenty of protection.
April 12, 2023 Verified Purchase
These are my first pair of New Balance plate shoes and so far, they're the best plate shoes I've worn. I've had 3N2 and Smitty's prior to the New Balance. The New Balance plate shoes are lighter, more comfortable, and better looking. I really like the fact you can hide your shoelaces in the slot in the tongue of the shoe.
March 26, 2023 Verified Purchase
I really like the feel of these and they are very comfortable.
March 23, 2023 Verified Purchase
I bought the new New Balance plate shoe. It was so comfortable the first game I used them. I didnt have to worry about my protection. Great shoe for any level. Ump Attire always has had great products and still taking care of me over the years of my umpiring. I will only buy from Ump Attire because they stand behind their products.
March 22, 2023 Verified Purchase
Finally changed out my old plate shoes and what a difference! Much lighter and very comfortable.
March 13, 2023 Verified Purchase
Good fit and great look. Glad I upgraded to these.
March 12, 2023 Verified Purchase
Awesome fit, great value, and fast shipping!
January 27, 2023 Verified Purchase
Just received my shoes and they feel really comfortable. Haven’t worn them in a game yet but looking forward to it.
July 31, 2022 Verified Purchase
The shoes are comfortable and they were easy to break in. They seem to be tough and they were ready for the season. Thank you.
July 31, 2022 Verified Purchase
Good and comfortable fit. Worth the price.
July 29, 2022 Verified Purchase
Great shoes with a comfortable fit. Easy to “break-in”. Great protection and light weight. Best umpire plate shoe I’ve ever used.
June 9, 2022 Verified Purchase
Great plate umpire shoe. The only ones I can wear due to very wide feet. I did have to go up a 1/2 size from my usual New Balance sneakers.
May 3, 2022 Verified Purchase
Fantastic quality. Personally I'm not a fan of the higher cut, but with Ump-Attire.com's free returns I was able to purchase with confidence and return the one's I didn't need.
October 18, 2021 Verified Purchase
Prefer the support, now to get my shin guards to cooperate so they don’t rub against each other.
August 15, 2021 Verified Purchase
These umpire plate shoes are lightweight and gives me enough support to do several games in a day. I had to buy a second pair to have on hand because I have been doing so many baseball and softball games.
August 5, 2021 Verified Purchase
Very comfortable shoes!!! After doing multiple games in a day my feet don’t hurt like my old shoes I use to have. Plus the protection in these are great. Highly recommend these.
July 26, 2021 Verified Purchase
Best umpire shoe purchase I every made! So comfortable! I love the look!
July 9, 2021 Verified Purchase
Love these umpire plate shoes!! Lightweight, comfortable, cool, and I like the added side instep coverage (in case my feet aren't perfectly aligned forward). These replace the earlier NB plate shoes. Those lasted 8 years (finally wore out on the inside and started to look ratty outside). I don't know if these will last as long, but they are way more comfortable and lighter. I ordered a half size larger. My last NB plate shoes were 11.5 2E (fit perfectly), and I ordered size 12 2E this time, and I'm glad I did. The half size larger than before fits perfectly.
June 28, 2021 Verified Purchase
Super light, comfy and durable! My feet feel great after a game.
June 24, 2021 Verified Purchase
Great umpire plate shoe.
June 15, 2021 Verified Purchase
Feels great and looks great. Scuffs easy on the toe end.
June 6, 2021 Verified Purchase
The fit on my wide, high-instep feet is great. They were comfortable from the first game on.
May 25, 2021 Verified Purchase
Just amazing, comfortable, umpire plate shoes.
May 7, 2021 Verified Purchase
The New Balance Umpire Plate shoes are much updated shoes then my older plate shoes from 5 years ago. The updated shoes are much lighter to wear on the field. My old ones were very heavy. I would recommend this shoes to all umpires that are looking for a new pair of plate shoes. The only item on shoes that I would like to see updated is the shoes laces. The shoes laces could be a higher quality like a boot kind that is tougher rounded type. Otherwise, the shoes are great!!
May 4, 2021
I’ve trusted New Balance for both all my umpiring footwear both plate and bases. I have never been disappointed.
May 3, 2021 Verified Purchase
I really enjoy the comfort and stability of the New balance V3 over the previous New Balance umpire plate shoe. Another great plate shoe from New Balance.
April 23, 2021 Verified Purchase
These are the lightest and most comfortable New Balance plate shoes that I’ve ever owned.
April 11, 2021 Verified Purchase
Just bought a pair of these last week. On the same day the shoes arrived, I received a steroid shot in my foot at the doctor (plantar fasciitis & bone spur). The next morning I called 2 games behind the plate wearing these shoes. They were absolutely amazing. Incredibly comfortable. My previous pair was low-cut, these new ones are mid-cut. I love the mid-cut a lot more than the low-cut ones. Highly recommend these shoes, you won't be disappointed.
January 30, 2021 Verified Purchase
Great umpire plate shoes!! Long lasting, fits great, never have had a problem with any New Balance plate shoes. Looks great and easy to keep clean. They are a little bit more expensive than other shoes but they are well worth it! Highly recommend to every umpire!
September 9, 2020 Verified Purchase
They're great umpire plate shoes!
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