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Originally Posted by JRutledge
For the record the shoes we are talking about are black. Are they entirely black? No. But the problem with that expectation is that you cannot find shoes that are entirely black unless you go to an official's store like Honigs, Gerry Davis or any other Official's supply store. And many people do not like the options you can buy from those stores. The shoes I have bought recently are not from any of those places I mentioned. I have recently found shoes that fit better feel better and look better in actual shoe stores or online. And if you look at most college officials, you do not see the style of shoes coming from the stores I just mentioned.
I do not think I have seen a single Division 1 Men's officials wear a pair of patent leather shoes.
Style has to do with logos, fabrics used and not all the time are you going to find all black that everyone likes on their feet or are comfortable. There are many people that do not like the patent leather shoes and it has nothing to do with the color. The best patent leather shoe that was ever made is no longer made anymore (Converse All-Stars).
The bottom line I have yet to see an assignor that is not hiring someone because they have a logo that is white or gray. And certainly not an assignor at the college ranks.
Peace
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I go back and forth on patent leathers. A plus is they are extremely light, but break down faster. Shoes are trendy, and brands change from year to year.
What about our 'white jackets' in Illinois?
You're correct, just conversation on appearance, small potatos in the scheme of things.
Did you do Christmas tourney game at Wheeling a few years back? A ref had black shoes with white stripes or something on them. Resembled you from vid you posted.