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made in the good old USA by Amish. http://www.hanksclot..._black_buy.html and tough fire resistant kevlar black laces. http://www.hanksclot...-_3505_buy.html

not a "sale", but new for sale finally, introducing the 3N2 "MID" plate shoes... https://officiallysp...l&CFID=19164554 http://www.3n2sports.com/c-14-umpire.aspx

looks like it's going out of business. http://www.sossports.us/index.aspx

I just wanna stick up for some older (not weak) veterans of umpiring. yesterday, I saw an older veteran call a hella game from the dish. he has knee issues, I heard from beating some kinda cancer. he also has an ankle issue, since his weakened knees cause him to turn his one of his ankles. the fella moved somewhat gingerly, but was still moving briskly enuff w/ a slight limp, got into positions when necessary, and didn't see him once cheat his stance. he did all this with a big smile on his face before, between innings and after the game. if I can do what he's doing when I'm his age, I will feel very fortunate. sometimes, there are excuses, and I think this one is a good one as any.

I used to just use a wet rag. but I just went to the dollar store, picked up some foaming carpet cleaner and some hair spray to try. cost, $2 total. :clap:

that magnesium mask is the one I have. the ASA gear website has that same mask now for $99, and ebay has a seller listing them for $79, so for the light weight, you don't have to pay titanium prices.

anyone have one? any reviews? http://www.sportsdepot.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=FM25TI

allstar has a new titanium mask. anyone got a review? http://www.sportsdepot.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=FM25TI