Ump242 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 On ebay, not my size or if have bought them, size 9.5, but now is $200, says they're new. I have a pair and love them but me s but if fixing at the shoe repair https://www.ebay.com/itm/186055653848?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xSXvjyRlSKa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
834k3r Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 My hot take of the day that might get me banned: I don't think Magistrates look very good at all. Even if they fit amazing, I wouldn't wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 10 hours ago, 834k3r said: My hot take of the day that might get me banned: I don't think Magistrates look very good at all. Even if they fit amazing, I wouldn't wear them. Everyone has an opinion. That's why they sell Nike, Reebok, Asics, Converse and who knows how many other shoe brands out there. Personally, I think Chuck Taylor's are some of the dumbest shoes ever made, but they have a huge following. To each their own... but you don't know what you're missing with the Mags and Zigs. It isn't the looks, it is the FIT that make them so great! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ump242 Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, 834k3r said: My hot take of the day that might get me banned: I don't think Magistrates look very good at all. Even if they fit amazing, I wouldn't wear them. Those aren't magistrates, those are zig tech, completely different plate shoes. I have both. The problem with the magistrates is that the oval gray part of the sole will detach and that the "nubs" (magistrates) will run down, then your shoes have a more court side basketball sole then baseball plate shoes should 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 10:05 AM, 834k3r said: I don't think Magistrates look very good at all. Even if they fit amazing, I wouldn't wear them. Magistrates? A bit on the chunky-clunky side. But those (in the auction) are Zigs. Those were the Lancia Stratos of plate shoes. Unnervingly light, low profile, and remarkably responsive. Completely upended the baseball industry with their debut. Had two fatal flaws – 1) the linking strap between metatarsal guard and toe cap was perilously fragile, and 2) the traction was based around nubs, which, invariably, wore flat after X amount of walking from parking lots to fields on concrete, asphalt, or kick-scraping the shoe upon home plate in the efforts of revealing it once buried by slides or inept grounds-crew. The Zigs’ termination from the game (market) had nothing to do with their performance, or those flaws. Instead, it had to do with Reebok’s parent company – Adidas – having its head up its a$$ and removing Reebok from all team sports so as to focus on the CrossFit market. 🙄 I have to believe the planform – for either/both the Zigs and Magistrates – is out there, somewhere, in China (or Indonesia), and it would just take a shoe company some adjusting of it to produce their own variant. Smitty 🙄😕 did similar with New Balance’s 460v1 planform. Have I tried the Zigs on? Yes. Am I able to wear them? Not so much. My feet (spine, more like) does not agree with Reebok’s last (shoe form). But looks? Heck, even I whistle in envy when I see a PU with them (especially with white trim), because I know that guy is going to be bounding on rotations, like a gazelle. On 8/31/2023 at 11:16 AM, wolfe_man said: Personally, I think Chuck Taylor's are some of the dumbest shoes ever made, but they have a huge following. They got a resurgence in popularity because of Instagram fitness models (“influencers” , both sexes) wearing them for their weightlifting benefits and swag. Hark! Are those sheep 🐑 I hear? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
834k3r Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 9:16 AM, wolfe_man said: ...but you don't know what you're missing with the Mags and Zigs. It isn't the looks, it is the FIT that make them so great! 1 hour ago, MadMax said: But those (in the auction) are Zigs. Those were the Lancia Stratos of plate shoes. Unnervingly light, low profile, and remarkably responsive. Completely upended the baseball industry with their debut. Had two fatal flaws – 1) the linking strap between metatarsal guard and toe cap was perilously fragile, and 2) the traction was based around nubs, which, invariably, wore flat after X amount of walking from parking lots to fields on concrete, asphalt, or kick-scraping the shoe upon home plate in the efforts of revealing it once buried by slides or inept grounds-crew. The Zigs’ termination from the game (market) had nothing to do with their performance, or those flaws. Instead, it had to do with Reebok’s parent company – Adidas – having its head up its a$$ and removing Reebok from all team sports so as to focus on the CrossFit market. 🙄 ...But looks? Heck, even I whistle in envy when I see a PU with them (especially with white trim), because I know that guy is going to be bounding on rotations, like a gazelle. Thanks for the correction, Max. Mea culpa. That's why I prequalified my statement as "hot." Everyone's entitled to their opinion, and my opinion is they look terrible. Look on the bright side: no one will ever have to worry about outbidding me on a pair. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpstu Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 9/1/2023 at 11:55 AM, 834k3r said: Thanks for the correction, Max. Mea culpa. That's why I prequalified my statement as "hot." Everyone's entitled to their opinion, and my opinion is they look terrible. Look on the bright side: no one will ever have to worry about outbidding me on a pair. The Field Magistrates are the best plate shoes I've ever worn. Would have bought Zig's with the issue of them being so narrow. Now am wearing the Mizuno's and absolutely love them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
834k3r Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 7:47 AM, umpstu said: The Field Magistrates are the best plate shoes I've ever worn. Would have bought Zig's with the issue of them being so narrow. Now am wearing the Mizuno's and absolutely love them. I got a pair of the Mizunos too...and I'm excited to try them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/18/2023 at 4:50 PM, 834k3r said: I got a pair of the Mizunos too...and I'm excited to try them out. Mizuno-USA 🇺🇸 or Mizuno-Japan 🇯🇵? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
834k3r Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 5 hours ago, MadMax said: Mizuno-USA 🇺🇸 or Mizuno-Japan 🇯🇵? Probably USA--got them from U-A. The toe box is much more comfortable than my NB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 may the bidding begin https://www.ebay.com/itm/126255134786?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xsKkeccdSKu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OUyb_g_VTMW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 37 minutes ago, tpatience said: may the bidding begin https://www.ebay.com/itm/126255134786?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=xsKkeccdSKu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OUyb_g_VTMW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Yes, may the games begin! A Riddell Power with Team Wendy padding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 4 hours ago, wolfe_man said: Yes, may the games begin! A Riddell Power with Team Wendy padding! I already have the same exact CP or else I’d have bought this one lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ump242 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, tpatience said: I already have the same exact CP or else I’d have bought this one lol Why is this $1500????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetick48 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 11 hours ago, tpatience said: I already have the same exact CP or else I’d have bought this one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ripper Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 The same guy has a Nike for 300 bid and 400 buy it now, little high for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfe_man Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 11 hours ago, tpatience said: I already have the same exact CP or else I’d have bought this one lol I thought you did. I was tempted, but can't swing $1500+. It looks like it's in great shape too - and he added gap protection from an old set of shoulder pads it appeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 54 minutes ago, wolfe_man said: I thought you did. I was tempted, but can't swing $1500+. It looks like it's in great shape too - and he added gap protection from an old set of shoulder pads it appeared. I’ll let you know what kind of shape it’s in when it gets here… the gap protection is gonna be replaced with something more similar to the gap protection on the gold. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue32 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 36 minutes ago, The Short Umpire said: I’ll let you know what kind of shape it’s in when it gets here… the gap protection is gonna be replaced with something more similar to the gap protection on the gold. Attaboy! You need to change your name now to "BigBaller" 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, blue32 said: Attaboy! You need to change your name now to "BigBaller" 💪 Nah, it’s more like “BROKE!” Hahaha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpatience Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, The Short Umpire said: Nah, it’s more like “BROKE!” Hahaha You just paid for a new set of golf clubs for him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Short Umpire Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, tpatience said: You just paid for a new set of golf clubs for him I see that as a Win-Win… 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT_Blue Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, tpatience said: You just paid for a new set of golf clubs for him Professionally fitted ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetick48 Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 5 hours ago, The Short Umpire said: I see that as a Win-Win… 🤷♂️ Welcome to the club! My Power isn’t TW’d up but still treasure it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
834k3r Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 I understand value is in the eye of the beholder, but I honestly don't understand why the CP discussed above is worth <checks math> 600% of my Cobalt CP. Not meant as disrespect, just ignorance on my part. Why is the Riddel/TW CP so good? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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