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Originally posted by Smitty
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Originally posted by TimTaylor
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Originally posted by Smitty
I don't wear shiny shoes. I think they are...well...ugly. I'm curious though why people do wear shiny shoes. Was it ever in the Official's Manual that your shoes have to be shined? I'm guessing this is something that started way back in the day when refs maybe wore regular shoes to officiate in - not sneakers. I know some associations definitely want you to wear shiny shoes. I'm so glad mine doesn't seem to care. Does anyone know the history on this?
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I don't think "shiny" as in patent leather is necessary - just clean & polished. I bought my Reebok's because they have the best fit & arch for my feet. They do kinda make me feel like I should have a floppy hat to go with them though....... They are availble in a non-patent version, but only on special order.....oh well....maybe next year!
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But that's the thing. Polishing sneakers just seems so wrong. I'm wondering how it came to be in the first place and why people think it is important today.
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I think it's just a matter of the shoes looking clean and not worn. Some have just carried it so far as to look like they've been at boot camp with nothing but those shoes for their dress uniform.
Fri Jan 14, 2005, 07:26pm
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