Leather Official Shoes
I'm looking to buy another pair of shoes for the upcoming season. However, while I was looking I was informed that the shiny black leather shoes are a thing of the past. I was told that a lot of associations are telling officials that they are too noticable. Has anyone else heard that? Also, and recomendations as of what brand of shoe to buy (sites too would be greatly appreciated!)?
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I think you're talking about patent leather shoes. Most of us wear leather and they're not that noticeable. But the patents are the shiny ones that don't need polishing.
Personally, I don't like them. I think they look "fake". But I know lots of guys that do have them, so I don't think they're a no-no from a uniform standpoint. I don't know where you'd get them, tho. I would just try the normal online distributors. Somebody will be along later today to give you a direct link for them, I'm sure. :) Good luck. |
Somebody's been busy already this morning!! :D
BTW, blindofficial (is that "B.O." for short?) if you check out the links at the bottom of this very page, you'll probably find a lot of the info that you're looking for. |
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http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=laneywc8.jpg For this pair, I used a black permanente marker to color the Chrome part of the shoes and polished it with Tarrago polish. |
I love the Nike Air Max Solas...trouble is they don't make them anymore.
You can try the Nike outlet malls and E-Bay...I've gotten several pairs off of E-Bay. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...bra/7a0d_1.jpg That is what they look like pre-touch up. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...a/IMG_0735.jpg After. |
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They are nice!!! what did you do to touch up the shoes? |
Magic marker and Kiwi Premere Shine sponge bottle polish.
Takes about 15-20 minutes to marker and polish both shoes the first time, than it's a touch up from heel scuffs once and awhile and a new coat of polish about once a week...takes a couple of minutes, not too bad after 4-5 games. |
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Do patent leather shoes really shine up?
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I made the mistake of wearing my PL shoes at the camps. Not good, wore then out inside and with most of them not even being manufactured anymore. You can't get replacements. Only wear these shoes at the big games if you can get them. |
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-only to be worn at Old School's big games......:D |
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