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Aging_Arbiter
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I wore my plate gear once when getting my PLATE pants hemmed.  The tailor was shocked when I came out of the changing room with my CP & face mask on.

umpstu
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Have them hemmed by a tailor.  And when getting them hemmed look straight ahead.  I was a Company Commander in the Navy for 3 years and can't tell you how many recruits would look down while the tailo

Umpire in Chief
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Overall I like them, but like others have said I think the mesh will be more trouble than they are worth.  I think the designers need to remember that most of us work on, lets just say 'less than perf

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umpstu

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Dust the mesh off and scrub with hot soapy water and a nylon brush.  Although it might take longer to dry than the desert where I live.

kylejt

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I've always had a pair of mesh, all black Nike running shoes, for really hot days. No need to suffer needlessly out there. Looks like I'll get to swap them out for those NB mids. Yeah, they're harder to clean the dust off of, but they'll be great for Saturday day games, and have a week to dry out after a wash.

Umpire in Chief

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Overall I like them, but like others have said I think the mesh will be more trouble than they are worth. 

I think the designers need to remember that most of us work on, lets just say 'less than perfectly manicured' fields. Often the "dirt" is as fine as riverbed silt which gets int everything and is tough to get out. 

If you are fortunate to work on fields with either field turf or a correct sand/clay mixture, then these will be just fine. 

But what I like the best is it appears the sole of these will give good traction.

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JoHart10

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One thing that I don't think gets mentioned that much, and I do appreciate about NB is their price points on Field shoes.  They provide us with quality, in most cases durable, and extremely comfortable options year in year out for a reasonable price. Shoes(any shoes) at a retail price of under $70 is refreshing and I applaud NB for doing this. Some might say that their plates are a little high, but given the production cost vs market need each year I still feel like they are very competitive. 

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MidAmUmp

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If your pants are hemmed correctly, the mesh won't be much of a factor.

A good scrub brush, soap and water will resolve the rest.

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gnhbua93

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If your pants are hemmed correctly, the mesh won't be much of a factor.

A good scrub brush, soap and water will resolve the rest.

@MidAmUmp what is the right way to hem the pants, plate and base, please?

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umpstu

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@MidAmUmp what is the right way to hem the pants, plate and base, please?

Have them hemmed by a tailor.  And when getting them hemmed look straight ahead.  I was a Company Commander in the Navy for 3 years and can't tell you how many recruits would look down while the tailor was hemming their pants.  This causes the back of the legs to rise and when they wear the finished result it then drags the ground. Professional tailors know how your pants are supposed to be hemmed.  Pay the extra if you can afford it. And wear your plate gear when getting the plate pants hemmed.

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Forgot about the gear.
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umpstu

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Overall I like them, but like others have said I think the mesh will be more trouble than they are worth. 

I think the designers need to remember that most of us work on, lets just say 'less than perfectly manicured' fields. Often the "dirt" is as fine as riverbed silt which gets int everything and is tough to get out. 

If you are fortunate to work on fields with either field turf or a correct sand/clay mixture, then these will be just fine. 

But what I like the best is it appears the sole of these will give good traction.

Agree on the soles comment.

KenBAZ

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I'll let you know what I think of them after this weekend. I have a pair on the way from Ump-attire.com. They should arrive on Thursday. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

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Aging_Arbiter

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Have them hemmed by a tailor.  And when getting them hemmed look straight ahead.  I was a Company Commander in the Navy for 3 years and can't tell you how many recruits would look down while the tailor was hemming their pants.  This causes the back of the legs to rise and when they wear the finished result it then drags the ground. Professional tailors know how your pants are supposed to be hemmed.  Pay the extra if you can afford it. And wear your plate gear when getting the plate pants hemmed.

I wore my plate gear once when getting my PLATE pants hemmed.  The tailor was shocked when I came out of the changing room with my CP & face mask on.

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gnhbua93

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I wore my plate gear once when getting my PLATE pants hemmed.  The tailor was shocked when I came out of the changing room with my CP & face mask on.

You forgot to say that you didn't put your shin guards and plate shoes. :wave:

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KenBAZ

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I ordered a pair. Wonder when they are shipping?

I ordered early yesterday and got a message that they should arrive Thursday. I have not received tracking yet so I'm not sure. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
jpperez14

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Hey Ken, when you get your shoes would you mind letting me know how they fit.. I've read somewhere that NB shoes are a bigger than your normal shoe size (such as if you wear a 10 get a 9). Appreicate it man!

Majordave

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I won't say anything to you about them but I WILL laugh at you when you slip and land on your ass trying to stop on wet grass with those slick soles. 

Hahaha

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KenBAZ

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Hey Ken, when you get your shoes would you mind letting me know how they fit.. I've read somewhere that NB shoes are a bigger than your normal shoe size (such as if you wear a 10 get a 9). Appreicate it man!

I have other NB shoes and I have always found them true to size. I don't need the wider widths so I ordered them in D. I'll let you know what I think of them after I work a few games. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Platejob29

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Mesh isn't a big deal. It's really not any harder to get clean than any other shoe. A large number of umpires wear Nike Airmaxes at the professional level and almost every Airmax model is mesh. I wear 2011 mesh Airmaxes on the bases and find them much easier to keep clean than the NB 950s and leather 2011 Airmaxes I have. That being said I can promise no one will ever see me wearing these new NB base shoes. Those things are just plain ugly.

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