Why is it that "none" of the shoes offered up by officating supply houses meet the needs of the "rank and file" of officials? (Honig's....Between the Lines....Official's Choice.....Parson's.....Gerry Davis.....POS.....etc).
With the exception of OC....I believe most of these places carry the current models designed for the type of running we do. About two years ago, I got the opportunity to "beta" test a pair of OC Patent Leather shoes. These shoes were 'specially 'designed by officials for officials'. I used to wear Converse....but since wear testing the OC model....will tell you that these are the best and most comfortable shoes I have owned. I now own two pair, which I alternate from game-to-game. OC apparently isn't marketing the shoe anymore.....for whatever reason. They were in the process of adding some additional improvements to the model I currently wear....but no word about when they will be available. Sure hope they come up with a replacement similar to my OC's.....I'd like to place an order sooner than later.
Seems like too many people watch TV and feel they need what the "pros" are seen in. "Running billboards." IMHO....I prefer fit, comfort, support, protection and durability over "looks" and what's "trendy".
I guess the point I'm trying to make is, it appears the officiating supply companies tend to monitor the biz.....and I got to believe it's in their best interest to handle those products that best meet the needs of their primary market! Also....with the exception of a couple of brands/models of shoes carried by these companies.....most seem to be "all black".
