Smitty Performance Poly Spandex Charcoal Grey Flat Front Umpire Plate Pants with Expander Waistband
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Official Reviews
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Marwin K. Ridderkerk, ZH |
Feels great and relaxed fit. No baggy looks, with still enough space for leg guards.
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Michael P. Acworth, GA |
Best plate pants I have owned. Good room for the shin guards and comfortable with the waist expansion.
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Kenny C. Chesterfield, VA |
Best pants on the market. You can't go wrong with the Smitty pants. They don't show the dirt like the old pants. Between games, just wipe the dirt off and you are ready to go for your next game. And the fit is awesome with an expanded waist.
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William D. Reston, VA |
Sharp pants. Cost $18 to get tailored to look super good. Worth it to get that perfect length.
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Ron M. Slidell, LA |
Poly spandex is the way to go for your umpire pants. Comfortable to wear, even on the hottest of days.
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George M. Compton, CA |
Great material, good looking pair of pants.
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Nathan B. Huxley, IA |
These Smitty umpire pants are really solid. They fit well and are super comfortable, even on long days behind the plate. The stretch waistband is nice because it adjusts and doesn’t feel tight. The charcoal grey color looks sharp and professional. They’re also made from strong material, so they don’t rip or wear out easily. The flat front gives them a clean look, and they work well with the rest of the umpire uniform. I’ve worn them a bunch of times already, and they still look good. If you’re an umpire, these are definitely worth getting.
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Stephen B. Midlothian, VA |
Great fit. Lightweight and super comfortable. Will definitely buy again when a new pair are needed.
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Alan S. Dubuque, IA |
These pants are very comfortable and look great. Excellent product!
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Michael H. Attica, IN |
You guys were LIFESAVERS as I was in major pinch as I needed new plate and base pants and with in 2 days and you were able to get them to me within 24 hours. You're my go to when I need something QUICK AND FAST!
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Chad G. Mililani Town, HI |
Wonderful fit. Fabric is nice. Doesn't make me hot in the midday Hawaiian sun. Much better than the budget Amazon stuff.
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Gabrielle P. West Danville, VT |
These pants are the perfect lightweight pant. They don't look bad over the shin guards and don't bunch up around the knee, which is just a look I don't love. They wash great and re-iron great.
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Garret Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
The best pant on the market. Smitty has upped their game by treating the material to minimize fade and color change. The pant has a clean and crisp look and is more comfortable than its competition (I’ve tried many). Also, the expander waistband is key and provides ultimate comfort when behind the plate. And, the Flat Front is now the current style with the best look.
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Chris C. Bloomington, IL |
Best pants on the market. Good quality, looks professional.
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Craig N. New Boston, TX |
Much cooler pants than I’m used to. Perfect for the Texas heat. Seem durable.
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Hitoshi T. Yachiyo City, CHIBAKEN |
色が綺麗だと思います。[I think the color is beautiful.]
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Roy C. Hutchinson, KS |
These pants are very flexible and perfect for plate use. Shipment was quick.
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Mark H. Port Ludlow, WA |
This version of the plate pants are different from previous versions. Myself and others have noticed that the pant leg is tighter in the area where our shin guards are positioned. I take that to indicate that the pant leg in not as wide as it once was and is tighter than in previous versions. I double checked the order to see if these were COMBO pants.
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Henry Ray V. San Antonio, TX |
Absolutely love the pants. Durable and easy to maintain. Don’t use any other pants.
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Jim E. Las Vegas, NV |
This is the 2nd pair for me and the fit is dead on for me. The combination plate/base pants looks great in either fashion, and you can not tell if you’re wearing a plate pant on the field because they blend perfectly for both, unlike the old days where you had to have both styles to look professional on the field. All I have to do is to take them to my tailor and they’ll be ready to go.
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Karla D. Imperial, CA |
Hubby absolutely loved them! Lightweight, perfect for our triple digit weather!
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Hiroya S. Uruma, OKINAWA |
Silky and comfortable. There is no stress during a game. I love this!
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Ian P. Murfreesboro, TN |
Great quality and fit true to size. Will buy the field pants soon!
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Sean D. Saint Cloud, MN |
Pants are good looking but only worn once and there is a tear in the pants that is not on the seam. They are comfortable but did not hold up. Typically, I would get multiple seasons out of a pair of pants.
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Buck B. Aurora, CO |
I was skeptical about moving away from wool/poly blend, but these pants are terrific. Light weight and move easily without needing a tug when I drop down into the set. The color is great and they look fantastic.
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Geoffrey G. Easthampton, MA |
Pants are super comfortable. Light weight. Plenty of room to wear shin guards and not feel restricted. The extra stretch waist band is perfect.
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Brian C. Van Buren, MO |
These pants are lightweight and comfortable.
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Mike M. Greenfield, IN |
These pants are lightweight and comfortable. High quality and durable.
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Darcy F. Baton Rouge, LA |
Great quality pants! Allows me the opportunity to move freely on the field without any restrictions. Will definitely purchase another pair. Great job!
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Jaden W. Saugerties, NY |
Great quality pants! It makes you not sweat as much and holds in that moisture when it is hot and/or cold. It perfectly fits with my leg guards too!
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James “jay” G. Blackwood, NJ |
These Smitty Umpire Plate Pants are a must-have or buy for umpires of all levels in baseball or softball. They provide you with that professional look with the flat front style while also providing that professional feel with their technology. The expander waistband allows you to tuck in your jacket on those colder days, so your hands aren't obstructed when reaching into your ball bags for a new ball or getting out your clicker or brush in those bag pockets. These pants last the test of time; even after multiple washes, they still look great. But when the time comes to buy new pants, these Smitty Pants are my one and only choice till my umpiring career comes to an end. SMITTY HIT A HOME RUN WITH THESE PANTS!!
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Jeremy H. Utica, OH |
Great fitting and good looking. Light and cool as far as temps go on those hot days. They hold up well and don't hold wrinkles. Easy to care for as well. Just what you would expect from Smitty.
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Peter K. State College, PA |
These pants are incredibly comfortable and professional. They work well for me on the bases as well.
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Dustin C. Athens, GA |
Very comfortable pants! Excellent quality and love that there are no pleats.
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Wolfgang T. Stockerau, Lower Austria |
Great quality, great look and reasonable delivery time to Europe. An info to all my fellow umpires in Europe - for the perfect fit you may choose the same waist size you use when you buy a pair of jeans.
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David R. Oakland, MI |
Great job. Ordered and arrived on time. The quality exceeded my expectations. I only had to get them hemmed. Great quality!!
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Jonathan W. Roanoke, VA |
Very comfortable, allows you to move freely with flexibility. Great product and fast delivery.
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Myles L. Pasadena, CA |
Super nice! However, I wish they would start making pants for super skinny umpires like me.
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Raymond B. Berlin, NH |
They look great. Wish they were already hemmed. Prompt delivery.
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Charles P. Greenville, KY |
Comfy, but be forewarned, they ARE HUGE in legs. I have had mine altered and custom fitted, so I don’t feel like I have clown pants on.
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Dan L. Vienna, WV |
Quick delivery!
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Ben A. Colorado Springs, CO |
These pants not only feel good on you, but they also breathe during the heat of summer, do not fade, and most of all they look great on you. I work 100-130 games during the 3 months of summer and they never let me down.
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Michael M. Colchester, VT |
Love Smitty attire.
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Steven H. Battle Creek , MI |
The pants fit well and are very comfortable.
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Rich Y. Palm Coast, FL |
Have the flat fronts in Heather and now need charcoal for new leagues. I have one pleated pair in charcoal but the flats are just more me. These poly spandex pants are the best I have worn in hot, Florida weather. They wash well and don’t wrinkle if hung immediately after drying about 80%. In other words - remove from the drier before completely dry.
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Ed O. Whitman, MA |
Only pants I use for the past several seasons regardless of game day/time temperature! I expect nothing less of this new addtion to the rotation!
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Andrew S. South Whitley, IN |
These pants are amazing. The lightweight and flexible waist are a huge plus. I would wear these pants every day if I could.
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Patrick M. Gothenburg, NE |
Very lightweight and comfortable. Easy to wash and dry. I love these pants.
Questions About This Product
| Q: | Are these very baggy in the seat and legs? My Smitty pleated combo pants are way too baggy for my preference. They look like parachute pants on me. – Steven Furlong |
| A: | Yes, plate umpire pants will be more baggy in the seat and leg than combo pants. – Sherie SandiferOffice/Service Manager |
| Q: | With the flat front being a new style, is there a difference between the flat front and the pleated front, or is it just a preference? – Daryl Rogers |
| A: | Pleats provide more room in the waist and hip area. Flat fronts, pants without pleats, have less room. Therefore, pleats are desired if you are a larger size frame and/or want more room - as you often need for squatting in and of your stance. – Ty UnthankMarketing Specialist, HS & College Umpire |
| Q: | Will the plate pants fit over Wilson Gold shin guards? – Mark Tholen |
| A: | Smitty umpire plate pants of all styles will fit over any umpire shin guard. – Ty UnthankMarketing Specialist, HS & College Umpire |
| Q: | Are these pants the newest style and are they cut larger in the leg than previous models? – Daniel Cricks |
| A: | The Flat Front Charcoal Grey Poly Spandex umpire pant is the newest style by Smitty Officials Apparel and will cut similar to previous models. – Hunter FrySupplier Relationship Manager, Customer Service Specialist, Former Basketball Referee |
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