Today was a much anticipated day for us at 3N2, as well as for our very, very patient dealers who have been waiting on the first shipment of the new 3N2 Reaction Pro-Plate Umpire Shoe.

Despite unforeseen production delays and an unexpected and unusually long customs examination delay in Miami, the Pro Plates have finally arrived! All I can say is that they are well worth the wait.

I would like to give a nod to our warehouse crew for doing a bang-up job of unloading, checking in and packaging pre-book orders to go out the same day. No better motivation than some NY-style pizza on the bosses’ tab. It was a complete team effort in which I even got to spend some quality time on the loading dock and staging area.

As the cartons were being unloaded, I was spot-checking the plate shoes and I have to say I am a truly, truly excited about this product. Every last detail discussed on my last visit to Asia was perfectly executed. I tried on a pair of plate shoes and I am still amazed by the lightness of the shoe. Umpires will not even feel the weight of the plate due to the material and construction of the shoe. We employed several proprietary technologies to develop not only a light shoe but a lighter toe and plate that provide ultimate protection for an umpire.

Fortunately, but unfortunately, we have sold through most of this first shipment. We are protecting our dealers who pre-booked so if you did not pre-book you may have to wait a few weeks.  The second shipment will be arriving in 2 weeks so more are on the way!

If you need a Reaction Pro-Plate yesterday – like our dealers – please contact one of our valued dealers today who pre-booked this product and should have inventory:

1 ) GeorgeTown Sporting Goods: Georgetown, TX (512) 863-9379
2 ) Purchase Officials Supplies Northeast: Sewickly, PA (412)-749-9949
3 ) Ump-attire.com: Crestwood, KY (502) 243-1421
4 ) Mordecai Sporting Goods: Gardendale, Al (205) 631-4172
5 ) Keller Sporting Goods: Atlanta, Ga (404) 755-8212
6 ) Impact Team Sports: Naples, FL (239) 513-1212
7 ) Hopkins Sporting Goods: Des Moines, IA (515) 270-0132
8 ) Play it Again Sports Columbia: Columbia, Mo (573) 442-9291

If you would like more information on 3N2 umpire shoes please visit the 3N2 Website.