I'm a new official, and after my first few games, my feet are killing me. Can anyone recommend a good pair of shoes to referee in any other trick of the trade?

What are you wearing now?

What part of your foot hurts?

I've only ever worn New Balance (609s I think). They're pretty good. But they're even better when you put in a Spenco inserts. I suspect that they might make any shoe even more comfortable.

Thanks for the quick reply. Right now, I'm wearing an old pair of Nike Air that I've had for a while.

I use the 609 but without the inserts. On the job. I stand on my feet for 8 hours, so there I use Dr. Schoules(spelling?) work insouls with my work shoes. They work very well there.

Thanks, I'll pick up a pair of 609s and the inserts.

I wear the Dr. Scholls gel inserts, they work pretty well. ;)

What part of your foot hurts?

Are YOU gellin'?

Usually the back part of my foot hurts the most, near the heel.

like a felon, want some melon?

Then get the Spenco inserts or something similiar. This are NOT the soft squishy inserts. They are hard plastic orthotics that get the arch saupport. They will also help prevent plantar fascitis. Between those and some better shoes, your feet should be fine.

Do a Google search for Spenco.

If you can, talk to your doctor about getting orthodics. I got a pair, and make my feet feel so much better.

Teste manual: Thanks to following the advice of BktBallRef for several years, I am happy to report that I just bought my third pair of Spenco Cross Trainers and smiled at just the thought of using them, even as I was carrying the bag outa the store.
Got 'em, again, at Footlocker. (<small>I still prefer the V-neck to the sales assistants' BIG Black collars.</small> :cool: )
mick

I didn't get a manual with mine. . . :confused: