I just can't get past the brainwashing I was subjected to when I was a teenager -- at my school, and in most of Portland, I think -- white socks were the ultimate fashion no-no. In fact, I'm not sure they were even sold in Portland. We mostly wore tennis shoes (as they were called then) with no socks. Even the most nerdy kids didn't wear white socks. It didn't even occur to anyone as an option

For those of us with foot problems, white socks with shorts is a necessity. That's because it has been almost impossible to find black socks with extra, extra, extra cushioney soles. And, of course, if you wear white socks, you must wear white shoes (I think the fashion police dictate that).

However, I went to a store that specializes in equipment for people with foot problems such as I have and found some great black socks that are extremely comfortable and cushioney. The drawback is that they are almost 10 bucks a pair. I bought one pair to try this coming weekend as I have a set of games where we can wear shorts. I'll try the black socks with my black shoes.

And - that concludes tonight's episode of "Referee Fashion News." :)

This thread reminded me of a guy in our zone who doesn't distinguish colors (notice I used the American spelling for colours...I'm getting the hang of this) very well.

He's always showing up for games with navy pants or mismatched socks.

...and you guys think black socks w/ black shoes look dorky, you should see this guy! He gets teased quite a bit.

Is he colour blind(Thought I would try the canuck version, but it feels too weird...like centre)?

I never take the wrong color pants, but you should see me standing in my closet in the spring. Navy shorts for Track, Black shorts for volleyball. I keep saying I will put a stronger bulb in there, but one of these days I am just going to right a B or N on the tags.

in Michigan
 

Tan pants for track in MI. Although I have seen Blue jeans.

Pants? Ick. At least the OHSAA was forward thinking enough to allow us to wear shorts. Pants can be worn but are supposed to be navy as well, although when the skies open you never know what you'll see. Long live Gore-tex.

He's been called "blind" on a few occassions but not because he can't distinguish colors!!! (I understand I'm the minority so I'll conform and spell it your way ;) ).