[drothamel]

I'm not a fan of patent leather. I prefer to shine them myself; it is kind of a ritual for me. I just switched this year to Nike Shox. I didn't realize what a difference a basketball shoe can make. My legs really feel better after a game since wearing them. I used to wear New Balance, which I loved; but I have been pleasantly surprised by the Shox.

As for OC, I have read a lot of complaints about them, but I have never had a problem. In fact, I had to return 4 shirts because they were too big, and it was really easy to send them back, and they got the new ones to me, no problem.