Exactly!!! I've got saucony running shoes that have silver accents and white treads. Too much color but would look terrible with sharpie work.

Back in 2011 I bought two pairs of the 2009 AirMax in leather. Wore one pair for most of the 11-12 and 12-13 season. Switched to the patent leather zigs for most of the 13-14 and 14-15 seasons and am now mostly wearing my 2nd pair of 09' AirMax's this year.

I love that shoe. I have liked many of the more recent models including the 2016 but cannot find it anywhere in leather, which is what I would strongly prefer.

I just ordered these today.... talked to friend last night that wears these and he said that they are the most comfortable shoe that he's worn for officiating.

ASICS® GEL-Quantum 360 - Men's - Running - Shoes - Black/Jet/Black

These are what I currently wear...just got them before the season began. They are very comfortable...much more so than my Zigs.

Nike Air Max TR180 - Men's - Training - Shoes - Black/Black

I get this same model every year. They hold up well and are very comfortable.

GT-1000 4 | Mens Running Footwear | ASICS America

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.

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.