New Balance V3 All-Black Low-Cut Umpire Plate Shoes

After four seasons of umpiring in regular turf shoes, upgrading to a pair of plate shoes was like treating my battered feet to a trip to a day spa. The exterior protection is ample to the point where I feel like a pitcher deserves a prize if they manage to hit an exposed part of my feet. The interior is plenty roomy without feeling cavernous and the sizing was spot-on. I'm a 12 across the board of brands and these shoes were no different. I was initially concerned about the weight of the New Balance V3 compared to others but that turned out to be a non-issue. The shoes don't feel bulky at all when you have to move to make a call and the wide sole makes for a solid and supportive base behind the plate. If you've ever gone from trail running shoes to proper hiking boots that's that's what the difference going from turf shoes to plate shoes feels like.

Great shoe. I had to replace a pair that was older. Exact fit and looks great. Exceptional service from Ump Attire and fast shipping.

Great shoe, but a bit pricey.

I ordered extra wide and the shoes fit well. Very stable and comfortable. Not too heavy. I was hoping the protective flap was removable so I could wear them as base shoes, but the flap is firmly connected at the base. It is a little bit awkward to figure out how to best tie the shoe itself and then secure the protective flap. Still experimenting. Nice leather upper makes shoes easy to clean.

Nice looking, comfortable shoe that provides support.

I have always liked the new balance plate shoe. Great protection and looks very professional. Very easy to clean. Very durable.

I love my plate shoes, only thing is that I feel my heel easily slips out no matter how hard I tie them. I plan to upgrade to the New Balance mid cut shoe.

I typically call younger age games and developed a tendency to pull my feet a lot on pitches coming at me; and my feet have been battered and bruised. I wore my New Balance plate shoes for the first time and didn’t feel a thing when the ball hit my foot. A great investment that I am glad I finally made.

Lightweight and comfortable. Thank you for offering a wide size.

Great service and product as described. Shoes look great and feel great. Didn't take long to arrive in New Zealand. Very happy.

For me, they’re the most comfortable plate shoe available. I wore my previous pair for 5 years. They saw over a thousand games before they needed replacing. I would love a more low profile design on the top plate in the next version but overall I can’t recommend these enough. I was elated to see Ump-Attire.com receive another shipment of these as I heard they were discontinued.

Great umpire shoe at a very competitive price. Light weight and comfortable. Glad that I chose the wide width since the tongue is a one piece design, the standard width would probably have been to snug. I’m very satisfied with these shoes.

Awesome umpire plate shoes! Most comfortable I've ever worn. Only downside is the tongue is not long enough to overlap between my Force 3 shin guards and the shoe, so the shin guard rubs against my ankle and is not as comfortable as it is with my Reeboks.

I have enjoyed these shoes a great deal. I did not think any plate shoe would be better than my +POS plate shoes but I have found these New Balance plate shoes to be protective and incredibly comfortable. I have wide feet and the sizes ran true to my exact size and gave my feet plenty of room on the sides. 10.5 EE worked for me.

This is a very comfortable shoe. I got the middle width and it’s just fine. The problem is the lacing. It’s got to be re-done so it’ll tie tightly. Another 5 minutes but, it’s necessary and really should be done out of the box. Good shoe though. Not heavy for the protection.

Solid low cut plate shoe. I wear a size 14 and the extra wide option is awesome. The high gloss finish is easy to clean. As usual, customer service is top notch.

New Balance plate shoes are the best. Not perfect, but they are solid, comfortable and protect me from all past balls. The only complaint is the joint that connects the guard to the toe of the shoe. It bends forward slightly which wears on the joint. They still last quite a long time, but eventually the shine is damaged due to the wear in that area.

Umpiring for 7 years, first time buying New Balance. Wore them on turf and grass/dirt fields; very conferrable. I started off with Reebok and was upset when they stopped making them, however I've found the pair that I like as much.

Absolutely love these plate umpire shoes! By far the best plate shoe out there! Myself and my colleagues refer to these as the Cadillac for umpires!!!

I’m liking these shoes. No break in time.

Don’t usually need wide shoes, but I returned the normal size because they were too tight. Went with the mid-width size and they’re perfect.

Very comfortable umpire plate shoe! Technology has come a long way since I started in 2000.

Very comfortable plate shoe! Easy to clean as well. It is easy to run in and take a good plate stance in this shoe!

Great umpire plate shoe. If you have foot pain from umpiring, upsize your shoe size by 1 to 1 1/2 in size. Seriously. Go to a New Balance store and let them use their in-store diagnostics. My podiatrist recommended using PowerStep Pinnacle Maxx insoles. Do it. Ump-Attire.com was like dealing with Amazon Prime. Very happily surprised.