another "shoes" topic - Page 2

lrpalmer3 · #16 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 01, 2005, 12:38pm

Here a better link to the Lebron II's that Tomegun is talking about. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...982822885&rd=1

I've got them, but tomegun is right about them not being black enough. They have some black mesh that doesn't look referee enough for me. They'll be my summer shoe though, because they're still sweeeeeeeeeet. I thought about getting the Huaraches 2K4's but I already have too many ref shoes (and they're expensive). I too have a little shoe fettish.

I've got the all black Shox listed above and they're comfortable to me. I've also got the all black Nike Ultraflights. They're comfortable but my pants catch on the heel flap and I HATE that.

I've got some Griffey's that I haven't worn yet so I can't report on them. I think I'm going to get the Monarch II's because I need something basic to wear sometimes.

lrpalmer3 · #17 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 01, 2005, 12:57pm

Tomegun, what shoes do/did you have?

Snake~eyes · #18 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 01, 2005, 02:07pm

I just want the old black shox, the ones that you could make on the website and decide which color you want. I cannot find those.

DaNormalkid · #19 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 02, 2005, 11:16pm

You should really consider Lebron 2's...they are really comfortable and have good ankle protection with or without the straps...

tomegun · #20 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 04, 2005, 12:21am

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Originally posted by lrpalmer3
Tomegun, what shoes do/did you have?

I'm in Indiana right now visiting my sister and I will be going to camp on Wednesday.
I have the LeBron IIs and the Huarache 2k4's with me. I have the Shox from the link above at home. I have two pairs of Nikes that I don't know the name of I have used lately for summer ball. I sent both of those off to Leather Luster so they have that bling look to them.
The LeBron's are not the ticket for the season with pants but they are very, VERY comfortable for the summer.

Snake~eyes · #21 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 04, 2005, 12:58am

Well guys I was unable to find the shox I want, I don't like the lebrons nor the new shox. I'd wear the new shox but that mesh is the only reason why I don't want them. All I wanted were the old shox off of the nikeid website but they have taken them off. What now? I want to get a new pair before camp.

stmaryrams · #22 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 04, 2005, 07:51pm

Eastbay seems to often have out of date models in stock. Check out their web site

Snake~eyes · #23 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 05, 2005, 01:00am

Already have... no luck.

lrpalmer3 · #24 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 05, 2005, 12:12pm

When you want to find some shoes on Ebay, you have to be very patient. I look on ebay every other day and and sometimes it takes 2 months to find the shoes I want at a price the fits.

The nike id shoes will probably never be on there though, sorry. A friend of mine made some all black Shox Elevates and they look pretty good.

I sense a bad shoe pun coming up...

[Edited by lrpalmer3 on Jul 5th, 2005 at 02:39 PM]

Mark Padgett · #25 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 05, 2005, 12:48pm

People are always complimenting me on my shoes. Whenever they see me they say, "Shoo, shoo".

Rizzo21 · #26 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 08, 2005, 11:47am

I am slowly entering the arena of b-ball officiating and may get some lower-level games this Fall (ladies play in the Fall in Michigan still). I purchased some Nike Shox Basketball shoes similar to the ones you highlighted from eBay. They were originally for basketball and are okay but I'm wondering if I could transition them over for officiating. They are black uppers with the "shox" part in red. Would I be able to blacken the red and what would I use (shoe polish seems most obvious)?

Thanks

lrpalmer3 · #27 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 08, 2005, 12:53pm

In my experience, shoe polish works best on real leather and that part of the shoe probably isn't leather.

I've thought about going to a craft store and getting some kind of paint for acrylic or plastic. I'm also interested in hearing what other officials have tried.

ChrisSportsFan · #28 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 08, 2005, 01:13pm

I didn't look there but try http://www.eastbay.com they usually have some of the older stuff in sizes still. Over the years, I've probably ordered from them a dozen times and they're good to deal with and ship pretty quickly.

Snake~eyes · #29 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 08, 2005, 01:13pm

Quote:

Originally posted by lrpalmer3
In my experience, shoe polish works best on real leather and that part of the shoe probably isn't leather.

I've thought about going to a craft store and getting some kind of paint for acrylic or plastic. I'm also interested in hearing what other officials have tried.

I've heard shoedye works well but I have never tried it. I like a sharpie, then I go over with shoe polish, has worked well for me.

refnrev · #30 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 08, 2005, 10:41pm

Rizzo,
When you say lower level, how "low" do you mean. If you're doing a lot of elementary or 5/6 grade level games I'm not sure the red would really matter all that much. It would be a shame to try something that didn't work and have them look worse than with the red. Above that level, howver, I'd definitely lean for the all black.