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Got basically 3 things coming to our offerings. The shoe furthest to the left is what I am guessing is what UA shows. 1. Plate shoes in all black 2. Shoe 2nd from left 3. And below

These two gentlemen have solid opinions, and I tend to agree with them. I do diverge slightly on the accoutrements. Plate shoes - Mizunos. The Japanese model if you don't mind hitting up eBay. I actually find the standard width NB toebox too narrow, and the Mizunos are a huge improvement (YMMV). Indicator - AS 4-dial cast metal. It's a bit heavier, but it's bulletproof, and with the notches I don't need to look at my indicator during a game. Ever. Plate Brush - Japanese style. Once you've tried it, you won't go back. Base shoes - I've tried lots of options, but my NB are my favorite dry field shoe (though I'm going to get the Mizuno shoes that come out this fall). The adidas shoes are for wet fields, but the toe box is too narrow for every game use. Shirts and Pants - I won't go back to Smitty after wearing GD. Personal - OG Thighpro with a Nutty Buddy in the pouch.

In my opinion, the price of the very best equipment is incrementally more or the same as their nearest competitor. There really isn't the Ferrari/Lamborghini equivalent that is a "if money was no object" purchase. Chest protector: Davis DX Enduro D30 ($299.99) - basically the same price as the Force3 V3 Mask: Davis Mirage 12 ($299.99) - incrementally more expensive than the All-Star FM4000 Magnesium Shin guards: Force3 Ultimate ($129.99) - cheaper than the West Vest and RIPE for some next generation innovation Plate shoes: New Balance 460 for wide feet, Mizuno Pro Wave for the thin boys (~$150) There's certainly an opportunity to splurge on pants as the higher end versions are 2x the Smitty pants. I don't quite have my mind wrapped around the different offerings so I can't provide any advice there. Where you can go crazy...if you're on turf a lot, there are several nice Jordans on the market that make for fancy pants base shoes. I think its fun and there's an opportunity to break out of the basic New Balance default that most folks have.

For completeness CCS left out a pertinent exception regarding a runner in contact with his base. The OP does not have that condition but it had the potential to have been a factor. The runner contacted the fielder's glove about a foot from 3B so we don't have a runner in contact with his base. "Rule 6.01(a) Penalty for Interference Comment: A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a fielder who is attempting to make a play on a batted ball is out whether it was intentional or not. If, however, the runner has contact with a legally occupied base when he hinders the fielder, he shall not be called out unless, in the umpire’s judgment, such hindrance, whether it occurs on fair or foul territory, is intentional. If the umpire declares the hindrance intentional, the following penalty shall apply: With less than two out, the umpire shall declare both the runner and batter out. With two out, the umpire shall declare the batter out."

I'll bite. I'll try to keep to one set of gear for simplicity. CP: Davis DX (doesn't matter which one, I like them all honestly) but UL flex harness has to be included on it Masks: Davis Mirage and a Nike Ti (just because I still love it's appearance, but the Mirage would be my gamer), I really like the Davis blacked-out mask harnesses too, even more than my UL flex Shins: Force3 for lightweight and safety, but still wish they were lower profile like my AS Cobalts to show less under my pants, stock harness is fine here for me too Shoes: Reebok Magistrates for plate and not picky on the bases, there are a lot of good options now Belts: Boston patent leather and Core Energy Indicators: 3 dial oversize, can be plastic I'm not picky, just an oversized 3 dial please Personal: Diamond MMA jock & cup (best I've ever worn, doesn't move)