Shoes

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by Rich

Or maybe some of the states could get rid of their fetish with "all black" shoes. Even the NFHS manual now only says "predominately black."



The swoosh on my 2014s is silver. I wouldn't dream of ruining it with a Sharpie.

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

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by Rich

I retired my last pair of Zigs. Bought a pair of 2014 Nike AirMax.

Loved them so much I custom ordered a pair of 2016. Due to arrive tomorrow.

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.

[BEAREF]

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

[SD Referee]

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

GT-1000 4 | Mens Running Footwear | ASICS America

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

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

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.

[BlueDevilRef]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

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.