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Originally posted by tjones1
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Originally posted by refnrev
A friend of mine who has been officiating for over 30 years just bought some new shoes. I asked him if he got the patent leathers. His reply was, "Are you kidding, I can get yelled at enough without having shoes that make me stand out and be more noticeable."
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After just buying Gerry Davis patent leather plate shoes I think I am sold on buying some patent leather shoes for basketball. They are so easy to keep them looking great. But as you said, I don't want the move to be looked upon as trying to draw attention -- so right now that's my only hold back.
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What's that old saying, "Once you go patent you never go back"?
Or something like that. I've tried doing the Leather Luster, sending my shoes out and having someone else do the LL, different Kiwi polishes, voodoo and candles, etc. But once I got my first pair of patent leathers, I realized that's what I had been trying to do all along. So why not save yourself the hassle and get them "pre-shined"? As far as trying to draw attention - at least around in my area there are enough people using the patents that you would almost stand out NOT having them. But I'm not entirely convinced you would be drawing attention to yourself even if you were the only one with them. I think part of the battle as referees is the "first impressions - look sharp" issue, and the patents certainly look sharp. And, you have to admit they are easy to keep clean. Now I'm sure there are enough people with foot issues that need a certain type of shoe to feel comfortable, and that might preclude them from wearing the few models of patents available. But in my case, they fit well, look sharp, and I've stayed away from foot problems all season.
Now, if I can only find a pair that will keep my foot out of my mouth...
