Originally Posted by rainmaker

BTW, where is Strong Island, NY?

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Oh? Have you got any proof that more successful officials actually do that? If so, please provide it. Or are you just saying that to bolster your own, personal opinion?

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The best patented leather shoe was the Converse All-Star. Converse went under and Nike bought company (I think) and there have been imitations but not a decent match. I do like the Spot-Bilt Patent Leather shoe, but it is not as stylish as the All-Star. Around here, ever since the All-Stars were not made anymore, the wearing of those shoes has diminished greatly. And it seems like no one is making those kinds of shoes nearly as much as they did about 3 years ago.

Peace

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

If I were in a situation where my success relied on how someone else was rating me, I'd be more concerned about what the more successful officials do and follow their lead.

Originally Posted by rainmaker

You said,

"wearing patent leather IS so you can follow what more successful officials do,"

and Jurassic asked you to show that more successful officials wear patent leather. He is questioning whether patent leather is really a necessary item for a "successful" ref. He wasn't arguing, just asking on what you base your statement. It's not an arguement, it's a discussion. Surely you know the difference.

From my experience and observation here in Portland, Oregon, I would question whether shining non-patent leather shoes is really much of a hindrance to learning. I mean, seriously, how much time does it take to whisk up your shoes once or twice a week? You could shine your shoes while you're studying your game tapes, or you could have your spouse read you test questions from last year's test, or you could listen to a tape of a lecture from camp. If you are really that concerned about the shoe-shining interfering with your learning.

BTW, where is Strong Island, NY?

Originally Posted by blindzebra1

THIS IS WHAT I WAS REFERING TO, I WAS AGREEING WITH JIMGOLF,AND MERELY,ADDED THAT ALL THIS TALK ABOUT SHINING SHOES WAS NOT NEEDED,THAT THEIR ARE SHINY SHOES AVAILABLE,FORGIVE ME BUT AFTER TWENTY YEARS IN CORRECTIONS, WE AND A LOT OF COPS I KNOW DON`T DO THE SHOE SHINE BIT ANY MORE, PATENT LEATHER HAS BECOME THE NORM, OF COURSE SOME STILL WEAR LEATHER, BUT LIKE I SAID, PAGE AFTER PAGE ON SHOES AND SHINING SHOES SEEMED A BIT CRAZY,SO I JUST OFFERED A ALTERNATIVE.ALSO, HERE IN NEW YORK AND STRONG ISLAND PATENT LEATHER IS A POPULAR STYLE.

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Originally Posted by CLAY

I will not wear the shinny shoes. They kill my feet. I have had the same pair of New Balance shoe for over 4 yrs. They hold up well, but you have to polish often. I do not know the style. I don't think you can go wrong with New Balance no matter the model.

Originally Posted by mbyron

6 pages on shoes? Wow. Pass the popcorn.

Originally Posted by refnrev

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Just wait until we get started on pants!:D

Originally Posted by mbyron

6 pages on shoes? Wow. Pass the popcorn.