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Originally posted by BktBallRef
Sounds like you only have one set. That just won't do. I would recommend at least three sets. Alternate them and you'll get as much wear as you would from 5 single sets. Washing them every night takes it's toll. Two pairs of shoes is also a good idea. Two pairs will last as long as 3 single pairs.
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While I agree that multiple sets are a must, it is more for efficiency rather than longevity. A given pair of pants and shirt will last a certain number of games no matter what pattern of wear you choose. Wearing daily and alternating between two uniforms would be no different that just wearing a single uniform but working every other day. Each uniform will last the same number of games. It really doesn't matter frequency at which they are worn. Each washing does take it's toll, but you wash the uniform once per game/day worked. 50 washings per shirt is the same no matter how many other shirts you mix in to the rotation or how long you wait between washings.
Shoes, since they are not laundered MIGHT benefit from alternating. They need to dry out and overnight may or may not be enough. If you are concerned about it, just get a room-temperature (or low heat) ski boot dryer. It will circulate air through and the shoes will be completely dry in 2-3 hours.
Personally, I have 5 pairs of pants, about 7-8 shirts (some micromesh, some standard poly), about 5 sets of black compression shorts, 5 black Dri-Fit sleeveless undershirts, 5-6 pairs of black socks, and 2 pair of shoes.
The shirts I choose to match my partner if they have only one type (I prefer the micromesh). The shoes I choose depending on the game. I have an older pair that I prefer but is getting old. I wear the newer but less perfered pair for the physically less demanding games.
I would like to try the coolmax or intera ref shirts.
[Edited by Camron Rust on Sep 13th, 2001 at 01:16 PM]