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Q & A on New Balance Umpire Plate Shoes

Jan 13th, 2017

Now In-Stock of BOTH Low-Cuts and Mid-Cuts. Learn about sizing and upgrades of the NEW V3 New Balance MLB Umpire Plate Shoes.

Top 10 Holiday Gift Card Messages to Sports Officials That Melt Your Heart

Dec 23rd, 2016

You've seen the Subaru "Share the Love" commercials this Christmas. Our customers have been sharing the love, too, for the umpires and referees in their lives through gift cards.

Referee Magazine Highlights All-Weather Pen in 40th Anniversary Issue

Aug 7th, 2016

Tools of the Trade feature highlights versatile pen used for officiating any outdoor sport.

Brandon Lawson Returns to Ump-Attire.com Crew

Jul 20th, 2016

Multi-sport official and Wendlestedt Umpire School grad Brandon Lawson returns to warehouse position for second stint working with us.

Keep Your Umpire Indicator Letters from Fading

Jul 11th, 2016

An umpire customer offers a simple tip to keep your indicator looking sharp.

First Class Suppliers Salute the Wounded Warriors Umpire Academy's Third Class

Jul 4th, 2016

Learn more about the WWUA - in its third year, training wounded warriors in new umpiring careers - and those that make it happen.

Take it from the Umpires - Top 10 Tips to Stay Cool in Summer Games

Jun 30th, 2016

Find specific hydration tips, advice on the use of external cooling products and other ideas that you haven't thought of to help you stay cool and survive the summer heat.

Force3 Side-by-Side Comparisons: Shoe vs Plate Shoe Bag

Jun 14th, 2016

Get a visual perspective on which Force3 bags are right for your needs.

Customers Share Best Practices on Umpire Mask Pads Replacement

Apr 20th, 2016

Umpires call it - Replace umpire mask pads every season (or every other season) for a variety of reasons. 16 Umpires say replacement helps prevent injuries, adds to your professionalism, aids in your comfort level and more.

The UmpRoller 3000 Hoverboard Now Available on a Field Near You

Apr 1st, 2016

Umpire gear just got better. Hoverboards for all. Available April 1st.

Encounter with the Legendary Joe Brinkman at the Umps Care Golf Classic

Feb 18th, 2016

Ump-Attire.com President Jim Kirk has the opportunity to golf with legendary Joe Brinkman at charity event.

An Equipment Supplier's View of the NCAA Umpire Clinics in Baltimore, Chicago and Nashville

Feb 5th, 2016

Jim gives his thoughts and insights - umpire gear products and otherwise - on Ump-Attire.com's presence at the 3 of 4 NCAA Umpire Clinics.

We Discover in Nashville the Top 5 Items NCAA Umpires Want

Jan 18th, 2016

We visited the 2016 NCAA Umpire Clinic in Nashville and brought new and exclusive umpire gear and clothing for attendees to view and/or fit. Here are the new items they were most interested in this season.

How-To Replace A Wilson Umpire Chest Protector Harness with a Force3 or Delta Flex

Jan 12th, 2016

Details on removing your old one and putting on a Force3 or All-Star replacement harness for an upgrade.

Umpires Rock the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 12th, 2015

Photo Gallery Submitted by Umpires / Fans in their Pink Umpire Shirts

Why are Referee Penalty Flags Gold or Yellow?

Jul 31st, 2015

This NBC Sports article discusses the reason for the change of referee penalty flags from white to gold 50 years ago.

Ump-Attire.com is Now Mobile-AWESOME!

Jul 28th, 2015

Ump-Attire.com, the leader in online sporting goods for sports officials, has taken the customer experience to a whole new level with the launch of the new responsive capabilities of the website. They've taken mobile-friendly to mobile-AWESOME!

After Kicking a Call...

May 26th, 2015

For baseball and softball umpires it's the nature of the game¦ An occasional blown call is going to happen no matter how prepared or engaged you are. Learn the best ways to move on and get back into the game.

Meet Mark Lollo, Inventor of the Dry-Lo Umpire Ball Bag

Apr 23rd, 2015

Get to know the inventor of Force3's Dry-Lo Umpire Ball Bag, Mark Lollo.