What is everybodys favorite shoes?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Mwanr1

how about these? [IMG][/IMG]

Will this be more appropriate?

More appropriate? Somewhat. But not for a regular season game without some blackout applied to the striping.

But still ugly.

[tomegun]

I know we all have comfort as one thing we are looking for in shoes, but some of these posts make me giggle. How in the expletive can someone say that last pair of shoes are ugly but people praise the Nike Monarch, Reebok and any patent leather shoe? If I'm not mistaken, that shoe is one of the latest team Jordan shoes and is available with most of the shoe, except the stitching which can be painted, black. It looks way more athletic than the Nike Monarch or any patent leather shoe!


By the way, does anyone wear the Nike Air Max LTD TR? I think I might get some to see how they feel.

[Mwanr1]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I know we all have comfort as one thing we are looking for in shoes, but some of these posts make me giggle. How in the expletive can someone say that last pair of shoes are ugly but people praise the Nike Monarch, Reebok and any patent leather shoe? If I'm not mistaken, that shoe is one of the latest team Jordan shoes and is available with most of the shoe, except the stitching which can be painted, black. It looks way more athletic than the Nike Monarch or any patent leather shoe!


By the way, does anyone wear the Nike Air Max LTD TR? I think I might get some to see how they feel.

Thanks!!!! The thing is, I really do wear those two pairs of shoes when I ref. I understand that under the official mechanic book, it says "shoes should be entirely black, with black laces.” And those two pairs of Jordans aren't completely black. But to describe them as "HORRENDOUS"??? I cannot agree with that. Hate it or love it, I will never see anyone wait camp in line for a pair of Nike Monarch or a pair of Reebok. The point I am trying to get across is, they might not be NFHS approved, but they are definitely not UGLY!!!!! I’m sure some of you officials out there want to look good on the court too, right?

I am not here to argue with anyone or try to defend myself, but there are tons of experienced officials out there who don’t wear all black shoes. If I post a comment regarding to the sneakers that I wear, I am open to hear any comments/feedbacks (including criticism). But please try to show a little respect - thanks.

Once again, the price of being a young official!!!

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I know we all have comfort as one thing we are looking for in shoes, but some of these posts make me giggle. How in the expletive can someone say that last pair of shoes are ugly but people praise the Nike Monarch, Reebok and any patent leather shoe? If I'm not mistaken, that shoe is one of the latest team Jordan shoes and is available with most of the shoe, except the stitching which can be painted, black. It looks way more athletic than the Nike Monarch or any patent leather shoe!

Yes. Ugly. Looks more like a something you'd find on a wrestler or rock climber than on a basketball court. Of course, I don't think any of the other shoes you mention are all to sharp either...especially most of the "I gotta be shinier than the other guys so they'll think I can ref" shoes.