Shoes

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by cmathews

The officials manual says all black with black laces.....damnit now those hot pink laces have to come out....wish I hadn't read that....LOL

Not sure what manual you are reading. To be specific the CCA Men's Manual says black socks, black shoes and black shoe strings. It does not use the word "entirely black." There is also a passage about shoes can be approved by a conference. So it is clear that a conference can allow some different styles within the guidelines.

If you are referring to the NF Official's Manual (which I do not have in front of me right now) it must be noted that each state can choose what is approved for their officials. There are states that allow the "gray shirts" to be worn. My state has outlawed the "side panel shirts" even though there is no reference from the NF that outlaws the side panel shirts. So where you live and who you work for will dictate what you can and cannot wear or do.

Peace

[cmathews]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Not sure what manual you are reading. To be specific the CCA Men's Manual says black socks, black shoes and black shoe strings. It does not use the word "entirely black." There is also a passage about shoes can be approved by a conference. So it is clear that a conference can allow some different styles within the guidelines.

If you are referring to the NF Official's Manual (which I do not have in front of me right now) it must be noted that each state can choose what is approved for their officials. There are states that allow the "gray shirts" to be worn. My state has outlawed the "side panel shirts" even though there is no reference from the NF that outlaws the side panel shirts. So where you live and who you work for will dictate what you can and cannot wear or do.

Peace

it is the NFHS manual...and yeah I agree states have some latitude in some areas...

[imaref]

Why don't you just "dye" or "blacken" the white or silver logos black to match the shoe? Unless you are getting, or giving a shoe endorsement....why not all black?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by imaref

Why don't you just "dye" or "blacken" the white or silver logos black to match the shoe? Unless you are getting, or giving a shoe endorsement....why not all black?

A black marker does not look very good with all logos. Some logos are plastic in nature and do not just go entirely black if written on. They might look gray. I would rather leave them alone. I used to do this long time ago, now I just leave the logo on or find a shoe that is entirely black.

Peace

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

A black marker does not look very good with all logos. Some logos are plastic in nature and do not just go entirely black if written on. They might look gray. I would rather leave them alone. I used to do this long time ago, now I just leave the logo on or find a shoe that is entirely black.

Peace

Not from my experience...and you just don't marker them, you cover the entire shoe with whatever polishing liguid you choose...I've covered fabric and plastic. Colors ranging from white to silver, even a combo of white and bright yellow. And all have gone to a deep, perfect black.