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Uh oh, how so?
I just got my first pair and have worn them for about 10 games (only using them for HS assignments). I have the patent leather and have already noticed the stitching on the front separating slightly (after about 2 games). Others have shown me how the little snap-in "brackets" on the treads either pop off or fall out entirely, while still others have shown me gaping holes that develop on the tops of the insoles. That said, they are super comfortable and I feel like I'm running on a trampoline. I'm just scared it's going to be a waste of $100. |
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I'm on my 3rd pair of zigs... the first two pairs (patent leather) lasted about 120ish games before i replaced them.. In fact I still wear the second pair as my "every day work shoes" in the office. The only problem with 'em is that the second-to-last set of eyelets eventually wore out... but that happens to me on most of my athletic shoes after enough time goes by.
My 3rd pair is non-patent leather, and they've held up great for the 40ish games I've done so far this season. If the "snap in brackets" come loose... a little super glue will take care of that. |
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I just wish the shoes each person likes could just be all black. I really don't like sharpie work. I guess folks can't tell (and prob don't know that shoes are to be all black) but I don't like the way it looks.
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Exactly!!! I've got saucony running shoes that have silver accents and white treads. Too much color but would look terrible with sharpie work. |
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I've seen a few officials at lower levels wearing such shoes and that just looks bad anyway you go. A "little" accent color is fine with me, but too much is a distraction. You have black slacks on, the shoes shouldn't have enough non-black content to catch someone's attention. White treads stick out like a sore thumb.
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Yep. I know, which is why those are running shoes and not ref shoes. I would love to wear them but I'm trying to move up so last thing I'm doing is something our assn bylaws spell out pretty clearly. They want all black shoes=I wear all black shoes. |
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Shoes are such a personal choice - the fit and comfort for you is what's important. I like the Zigs. I used to be a Nike only guy (I worked there) and then they stopped making all black shoes for a while - they couldn't care less about ref shoes - it's all about style. Now they have a lot of all black options again, so you should be able to find some if you look hard enough. Plus you can always customize yourself some all black shoes if you don't mind paying the premium.
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