What is everybodys favorite shoes?

[tjones1]

This was my first year with the Reebox patent leather. I liked them very well, I thought they fit really well and were extremely comfortable.

[stripes]

I am a big fan of Addidas Superstars, but they quit making them in black last year. I tried some And 1 shoes last season, they were ok, but I haven't found anything I really like yet.

[refnrev]

Zebra44 likes his Air Monarchs. I LOVE my Air Monarchs!!!!!!! Most comortable shoe I have ever worn!

[JRutledge]

I have a pair of patent leather shoes in the Converse All-Stars, Reebok and Spot-Bilt. I only do not like the Reebok as much. The Reebok shoes do not have enough angle support in my opinion and I do not feel comfortable changing direction in them. The Converse and Spot-Bilt shoes I love. Both of those shoes are very comfortable and look nice in my opinion. I have two pairs of the Converse and they have held up very well. I wore the Spot-Bilt all year and I love them.

I do only wear the patent leather shoes for HS games. I am looking for another shoe for college games that looks good and feels good. If anyone has any suggestions I would like to hear them.

Peace

[Dribble]

I HATE my Reebok patent leathers! The only shoe I've ever regretted buying whether in "real life" or officiating. I found them to compress my feet, didn't absorb any shock which aggravated a healed shin splint injury and resulted in callouses!

I really like my OC patent leathers and I'm interested in seeing their new model this summer. I didn't particularly like the Converse patents because I found they wore out too quickly.

For non-patents, I found that the New Balance 620 model to be terrific. Unbelieveable cushioning! Unfortunately, I just don't think they look that good.

[mj]

Originally Posted by Dribble

For non-patents, I found that the New Balance 620 model to be terrific. Unbelieveable cushioning! Unfortunately, I just don't think they look that good.

Then polish them w/ Leather Luster

[Mrcrash3]

I have been wearing New Balance.
If you have a New Balance store near your area they give 10% off if you show them that you ref High School ect.

[Dribble]

Originally Posted by mj

Then polish them w/ Leather Luster

I honestly find polished shoes to look terrible, so I just stick with my patents. Unless you're a pretty solid polisher or spend a lot of hours, I don't think it's worth the effort.

Looking at people's shoes at different camps, you can tell who polishes because most of them look blotchy. Since I'm assuming you're definitely doing your best to polish your shoes properly at camp, I just don't feel you can get a good look out of them.

Just my personal opinion and I know that many people believe otherwise! (I know a couple military guys whose shoes look perfect! I'm definitely not that good...I don't have time to do 100 push-ups everytime my shoes look bad to drill into me how to polish a shoe properly!)

[Jimgolf]

Originally Posted by Dribble

I HATE my Reebok patent leathers!

Reebok is an old Afrikaans word that means "Sore Achilles Tendon", LOL.

I have wide feet, so the New Balance are one of my few options. Fortunately they are very comfortable.

[SeanFitzRef]

I love the Air Monarchs, extremely comfortable. Also found the Air Max LTD in all black, just as comfortable and more durable. Have tried the Reebok Patent leather Ref, not breathable but bearable; had to change the insole on these.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by stripes

I am a big fan of Addidas Superstars, but they quit making them in black last year. I tried some And 1 shoes last season, they were ok, but I haven't found anything I really like yet.

Coaches' favorites.

[Ref_ Fred]

It's funny I have had some mis-fortune with those exact shoes(OC's). I love them becuase they are light in weight, very comfortable, but I have owned three pair and they have ripped half way during the season on the back inner lining by the ankle. This is the only shoe this has happened to. I own a pair of reebok and I have changed now to all black Nike shox. they seem to be my favorite now.

They meet the requiremnt for me. comfortable, light, good arch and high enough for good ankle support. Works well for those long days doing AAU.

[tomegun]

What do you guys think of this shoe?

[tjones1]

Looks like it would be comfortable.

[Ref_ Fred]

I have found as long as it meets the association you work for requirement's it's all a personal taste. I stated earlier, for me it has to meet, comfort, high arch, light in weight and support around the ankle. Other than that's is personal taste.

The shoe looks comfortable.