[Mike Simonds]

Just curious but what is the average weather and playing conditions like in the location where you officiate?

I started using the New Balance 250 mid-cuts (great ankle support). They are wonderful on grass and great on field-turf. Very comfortable to wear for long games. Traction and lateral ankle and foot support is great (they can actually be used for cross-training and working out). And like all New Balance shoes they are built to last: I predict at least 2 or 3 season's worth.

I have an old pair of Spot-Bilt shoes (Stud is what they are called I believe) that I use on rainy and muddy turf.

Over here our fall weather is mainly dry and warm during August and September. Then during October and November its mainly dry and cooler with an occasional light rain.

So the cross-training type shoes like New Balance work great for me with our normal weather conditions here.