What would you use?

[Luv4Asian8]

wanting to look as professional as possible and of course, wantin' to look "supa fly", which i guess go hand-in-hand. seeking professionalism, comfort and coolness (literally, mentally and figuratively). what do you all use? (similar to "what's in your bag" thread a while back, i need a refresher)

-All black shoes (nike? new balance? cons?)
-Black/White socks (dr. scholl's here. no sho? crew? others?)
-Pants/Slacks (sansabelt here. dress slacks? cotton/wool/poly?)
-Black Shorts (Nike mesh here. others?)
-Compress shorts (mcdavid? underarmour? others?)
-Flex belt (yes/no?)
-Undershirt (underarmor here. reg t-shirt? tank? others?)
-Referee shirt (poly? mesh? other?) (this one especially)
-Lanyard (smitty? choker? other?)
-Fox 40 (reg/mini? mouthguard?)
-Jacket (association here. sahara? coach's jacket? satin? other?)
-More suggestions?

oh...just a side note in getting all this material....im a "Baller on Budget" pls keep in mind hehe thx

[ChuckElias]

I doubt that anybody on this forum cares what I wear, but since nobody else has replied, I'll give you my laundry list.

I wear the all black Converse Whistle sneaker. I don't love them, but they're the best I've come across. I tried the New Balance 608, but just didn't feel comfortable in it. I loved my old Avia's, but they don't make 'em anymore.

Sansabelt pants.

Either McDavid or micromesh V-neck striped shirt.

Black V-neck undershirt. I prefer the McDavid, but if they're all dirty, I just use a regular t-shirt.

Black compression shorts -- Bike. I don't wear shorts unless I just don't have my compression shorts for some reason (like when I was at camp this summer ).

No flex belt.

Black crew length athletic socks. Just one pair, even tho I know some guys double up.

Smitty lanyard, unless both my college partners are wearing a noose lanyard.

Fox 40, I usually put a strip of black tape around the tip for padding.

No jacket for HS. For college I wear a jacket, but I have no idea what kind it is. I think it was the only choice available from the place where they told me I had to buy one.

Exciting stuff, I know. I hope it helped.

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by Luv4Asian8

-More suggestions?

oh...just a side note in getting all this material....im a "Baller on Budget" pls keep in mind hehe thx

I'm assuming you are male, but in case I haven't read between the lines properly (and for females who read this board) I suggest the Nike sports bra that has the word "encapsulated" on the tag. I can't remember the exact label. It's the only bra worth using, in my opinion.

oh...just a side note, it's EXPENSIVE!! but worth it.

[Indy_Ref]

Shoes-Changing this year from Converse Whistle shined with Griffin to NB shined with Leather Luster.

Socks-Black crew socks with an embroidered white basketball surrounding a white Nike Swoosh (1 pr./game.)

Pants-Changing from Haggar polyester Action Slacks (flats) to Sansabelt (1 pr. pleats & 1 pr. flats).

Black shorts-2 pr. mesh made by Champion, 1 pair polyester (made by Athletic Works.)

Compression shorts-nope, can't stand 'em!

Flex belt-nope, don't need it.

Undershirt-black cotton v-neck bought from my association.

Ref Shirt-Bristol, polyester. (considering a different brand by not sure what to try.)

Lanyard-Smitty all the way!

Whistle-Fox40, regular.

Jacket-satin for high school, sahara for college.

Ref bag-Black Eddie Bauer duffle.

Extras-Bag of Lifesaver Mints. I put 2 in my mouth before I go onto the floor. I hate it when my partners blow bad breath all over the coaches!!

[Edited by Indy_Ref on Oct 15th, 2003 at 09:35 AM]

[Camron Rust]

My comments embedded with the dots.

Originally posted by Luv4Asian8
wanting to look as professional as possible and of course, wantin' to look "supa fly", which i guess go hand-in-hand. seeking professionalism, comfort and coolness (literally, mentally and figuratively). what do you all use? (similar to "what's in your bag" thread a while back, i need a refresher)

-All black shoes (nike? new balance? cons?)

Nike...fits my foot best
-Black/White socks (dr. scholl's here. no sho? crew? others?)

Thorlo Uniform Socks (full length)
-Pants/Slacks (sansabelt here. dress slacks? cotton/wool/poly?)

Poly. Haggar or Sansabelt.
-Black Shorts (Nike mesh here. others?)

various
-Compress shorts (mcdavid? underarmour? others?)

McDavid Intera
-Flex belt (yes/no?)

No, but thinking of trying one
-Undershirt (underarmor here. reg t-shirt? tank? others?)

McDavid Intera, Nike DriFit, or CoolMax
-Referee shirt (poly? mesh? other?) (this one especially)

Have mesh, poly, and McDavid Intera...mesh and McDavid are more comfortable/cooler. Poly and McDavid are the best looking.
-Lanyard (smitty? choker? other?)

Smitty with choker backup in case smitty loop breaks...it happened to me once.
-Fox 40 (reg/mini? mouthguard?)

mini or reg...can't tell the difference but can talk better through the mini.
-Jacket (association here. sahara? coach's jacket? satin? other?)
Association specific.
-More suggestions?

oh...just a side note in getting all this material....im a "Baller on Budget" pls keep in mind hehe thx

NOT one ounce of cotton in my uniform. Cotton is about the worst performance fabric you can get. I soaks up and retains water/dries very slowly, doesn't breath (hot to wear), wrinkles easily, color fades easily.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by rainmaker

I'm assuming you are male, but in case I haven't read between the lines properly (and for females who read this board) I suggest the Nike sports bra that has the word "encapsulated" on the tag. I can't remember the exact label. It's the only bra worth using, in my opinion.

oh...just a side note, it's EXPENSIVE!! but worth it.

You didn't mention the fishnets.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by rainmaker

I'm assuming you are male, but in case I haven't read between the lines properly (and for females who read this board) I suggest the Nike sports bra that has the word "encapsulated" on the tag. I can't remember the exact label. It's the only bra worth using, in my opinion.

oh...just a side note, it's EXPENSIVE!! but worth it.

Agree!

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by Luv4Asian8
wanting to look as professional as possible and of course, wantin' to look "supa fly", which i guess go hand-in-hand. seeking professionalism, comfort and coolness (literally, mentally and figuratively). what do you all use? (similar to "what's in your bag" thread a while back, i need a refresher)

-All black shoes (nike? new balance? cons?)
I'm currently wearing New Balance 608 (or is it 609) from Honig's because they fit my wide feet. But I'm VERY disappointed because the "finish" has peeled off on a couple of the little panels near the front and left the white stuff underneath showing. Will think twice before going with NB again. Have Dr. Scholl's padded inserts that make a big difference.
-Black/White socks (dr. scholl's here. no sho? crew? others?)
Black crew length socks, unless I'm in shorts then I wear black ankle length socks.
-Pants/Slacks (sansabelt here. dress slacks? cotton/wool/poly?)Last year it was Eddie Bauer. In the off season I wear a pair of Majestic stretchy-fabric pants. Need to get a nice pair or two for the HS season this year.
-Black Shorts (Nike mesh here. others?)Nike
-Compress shorts (mcdavid? underarmour? others?)I have McDavid and Under Armor, and prefer the McDavid.
-Flex belt (yes/no?)No, tuck your shirt into your compression shorts and you're good to go.
-Undershirt (underarmor here. reg t-shirt? tank? others?)Looking at the Under Armor, but don't wear anything currently.
-Referee shirt (poly? mesh? other?) (this one especially) I HATE poly shirts. They're scratchy and nasty feeling. I wear poly/cotton.
-Lanyard (smitty? choker? other?)Smitty
-Fox 40 (reg/mini? mouthguard?)Fox 40 classic
-Jacket (association here. sahara? coach's jacket? satin? other?)Will get a HS association jacket this year.
-More suggestions?

oh...just a side note in getting all this material....im a "Baller on Budget" pls keep in mind hehe thx

[LSams]

My bag looks like this:

Shoes -- New Balance 609 -- shined with "Shape-Up"

Socks -- two pair, first is a pair of "support" socks to give me a little extra help with some chronic shin splints (and so my wife can laugh at me and call me an old man), second pair, basic black crew athletic sock. Saw some at Sports Authority made by UnderArmor thought I might give them a try -- a bit expensive though.

Pants -- Sansablets with pleats (here's a hint to save some $$, if you wear shorts under your pants you won't have to wash them as often, the less you wash them the more seasons you can get out of the same pair)

Shorts -- Black athletic shorts underneath (glad they were there the night I ripped my pants from stem to stern right before the game started -- which also explains why I now carry two pair, and a sewing kit).

Uniform shirt -- MicroMesh V-neck

Undershirt -- McDavid Interawear -- sleeveless v-neck.

Whistle/Lanyard -- Fox 40 -- no mouth guard here. Usually wear a noose lanyard -- bought one of the newer breakaway lanyards this week -- just to give it a try.

Other -- tape for my bad ankle, a couple of knee braces, and some Ben-Gay for those darn shin-splints (and to annoy my partners in the locker room)

[JRutledge]

1. 2 Pair of shoes--One New Balance 608 and one Patent Leather Converse All-Star.

2. 2 or 3 pair of socks--Gerry Davis socks. I love these things.

3. 2 pair of McDavid Ankle length compression pants--Keeps legs warm and never had a leg injury.

4. 2 Black shorts.

5. 2 or 3 pair of Sansabelt Pants--At least one pleated pair and one western front/flat pair. Want to match partner if I can.

6. 2 or 3 V-neck shirts.

7. 3 or 4 Black T-shirts.

8. 2 IHSA Insignia Jackets--Or a CCA Jacket depending one what kind of game I am doing.

9. I have a little bag with several whistles (Fox 40) and several lanyards (Noose and Smitty style). I have a couple of Fox 40 whistles that are still in the package with Association insignias on them.

10. The last is just a bunch of misc. stuff. I have body soap, deoderant, mouthwash, shower shoes, towel, wet bag, cologne, lock and anything else to make getting me ready for after the game.

Peace

[Chin Ref]

ChuckElias reminds me my favourite Avia 800, I've been wearing at least 3 pairs of very good shoes since Avia gone, but none is comfortable to me.
BTW, a lot of GUM is for sure in my bag.

[Mregor]

Don't use the Fox mini. Different pitch. Easily stands out. Get the classic. I like the CMG.

Mregor

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Chin Ref
BTW, a lot of GUM is for sure in my bag.

No gum for me, but I keep Listerine breath strips in my bag.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
[/B]

No gum for me, but I keep Listerine breath strips in my bag. [/B][/QUOTE]What do you use for your body odor?

Agent Orange?

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee

What do you use for your body odor? [/B][/QUOTE]
I use a reliable odorant, like "Smelly Garbage" or preferably "Wet Dog".

(Sorry, watched "Monsters, Inc." with my daughter last night )