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Old Mon Nov 20, 2006, 03:06pm
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Footgear

I have always been a leather guy but my favorite Converse shoes are discontinued. Any recommendations for a leather shoe that will take and sustain traditional polish?
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Old Mon Nov 20, 2006, 11:23pm
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Have you checked out the new "New Balance 610" (High Shine) model? They were promoted in the November, 2006 issue of Referee Magazine on page 40. They retail for $63 but I noticed them being advertised in this month's (Dec.) issue of Referee Magazine (inside back cover) with Purchase Officials www.purchaseofficials.com priced at $59. They're promoted as a leather upper shoe with a "pre-shine" finish.

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Old Tue Nov 21, 2006, 08:24am
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Have you checked out the new "New Balance 610" (High Shine) model?
LOVE them!!! It's the first time in about 6 years when I've bought a new shoe and really actually like them for their look and feel. I got the low-cut for $55 (including shipping!).
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Old Tue Nov 21, 2006, 08:35am
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I bought them also. They look and feel great! They are not the patent leather style. They are a good leather shoe with a natural shine. The back has a small patch of nylon web material, but no pull tab like the cross trainer.
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Old Tue Nov 21, 2006, 10:07am
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I got the low-cut for $55 (including shipping!).
Where did you get them for that price and shipping?

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Old Tue Nov 21, 2006, 10:24am
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Where did you get them for that price and shipping?
Got them through an assignor. I just looked to see if the deal was still available, but I don't see it anymore. Sorry.
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Old Tue Nov 21, 2006, 10:36am
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LOVE them!!! It's the first time in about 6 years when I've bought a new shoe and really actually like them for their look and feel. I got the low-cut for $55 (including shipping!).
Do you know if the "New Balance 610" (High Shine) model comes in a mid-cut?
I'll go to the New Balance web site soon. I need the mid-cut for support.
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Old Tue Nov 21, 2006, 10:56am
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Do you know if the "New Balance 610" (High Shine) model comes in a mid-cut?
I don't know. There was a mid-cut in the offer that I got, but I don't remember if it was the 610. Sorry.
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Old Wed Nov 22, 2006, 09:55am
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Have you checked out the new "New Balance 610" (High Shine) model? They were promoted in the November, 2006 issue of Referee Magazine on page 40. They retail for $63 but I noticed them being advertised in this month's (Dec.) issue of Referee Magazine (inside back cover) with Purchase Officials www.purchaseofficials.com priced at $59. They're promoted as a leather upper shoe with a "pre-shine" finish.

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thanks for the steer. I ordered them today.
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Old Wed Nov 22, 2006, 11:45am
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Starting to like my 2006-007 addition of "Reebok The Ref" shoes.

Big fan of NBalance here, but certainly worth a look. Patent Leather.
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Old Wed Nov 22, 2006, 11:51am
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Starting to like my 2006-007 addition of "Reebok The Ref" shoes
Do you have a website for it.
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Old Wed Nov 22, 2006, 12:53pm
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Do you have a website for it.
I know they sell these at Honigs:
http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=12&Item=870
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Old Wed Nov 22, 2006, 01:00pm
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Do you have a website for it.
There are two styles for The Ref, flat finish and patent.

Take your pick:

http://www.btlofficialsgear.com/deta...&category=1373 (flat and patent)

http://www.gerrydavis.com/Merchant2/...gory_Code=shoe (patent)

http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=12&Item=870 (patent)

http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=12&Item=878 (flat)
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Old Wed Nov 22, 2006, 01:03pm
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Honig's has the New Balance 888, which is not the same as the 610.

The 610:


The 888:
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