Shoes for refereeing basketball...

freddie_g2001

Smitty, Thanks for bringing that point up. I didn't think to look at the Positives and Negatives to having running shoes vs. Court Shoes. I was thinking of the comfort of the bottom of my feet. I assume you vote for Court Shoes, Wondered if anyone uses running shoes to Officiate Basketball......thanks again for the responses.......freddie_g2001@yahoo.com

blindzebra

Something I do is if I'm doing several games I never do more than 2 games in the same shoes. I always have 2 pairs with me, find a couple of pairs you like, put them both in your bag and change shoes and socks every couple of games...your feet will thank you.😉

Jay R

Has anyone tried these? New Balance BB610BP

http://www.newbalance.com/products/BB610BP/

Back In The Saddle

Jay R wrote
Has anyone tried these? New Balance BB610BP

http://www.newbalance.com/products/BB610BP/

Thanks, Jay. I have loved every pair of New Balance I have ever owned. But they quit making my current shoe. I will be trying this one!

Jay R

BITS, I'm not promoting the shoe. It's just I'm looking for shoes for next season and I was wondering if anyone had comments about these new NB.

26 Year Gap

blindzebra wrote
Something I do is if I'm doing several games I never do more than 2 games in the same shoes. I always have 2 pairs with me, find a couple of pairs you like, put them both in your bag and change shoes and socks every couple of games...your feet will thank you.😉

Seems kind of wasteful to spend $40-$60 for a pair of shoes, wear them twice and then chuck them.😉

blindzebra

26 Year Gap wrote
Seems kind of wasteful to spend $40-$60 for a pair of shoes, wear them twice and then chuck them.😉

It would be, but when you are as good as me Nike gives you a shoe deal.😉

bob jenkins

freddie_g2001 wrote
I currently have the Reebok Shiny shoes. I wore them for two seasons and the support and comfort is gone.

Two seasons is all you'll get out of any shoe (allowing for some variance in the number of games and the level worked). Replace the insoles more frequently than that.

Scrapper1

Jay R wrote
Has anyone tried these? New Balance BB610BP

Best basketball shoe I've ever worn, hands down.

RefSouthAlb

Jay R wrote
Has anyone tried these? New Balance BB610BP

http://www.newbalance.com/products/BB610BP/

Best Shoes I've ever worn.

Well worth the price

Jurassic Referee

Scrapper1 wrote
Best basketball shoe I've ever worn, hands down.

You put your hands in your shoes?

You're wierd, Skippy.

Adam

Jurassic Referee wrote
You put your hands in your shoes?

You're wierd, Skippy.

It must be a volleyball thing.

Jurassic Referee

Snaqwells wrote
It must be a volleyball thing.

What do you expect from somebody who doesn't know his libero from a hole in the ground?:rolleyes:

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.

Mark Padgett

CLAY wrote
I will not wear the shinny shoes.

Good idea. You should wear shinny shoes only when shinnying up something. 😉

Adam

CLAY wrote
I will not wear the shinny shoes.

I heard they help with shin splints. 😀

blindzebra1

sounds like great shoes, but a new pair wouldn`t hurt, really,seriously,no really.:confused:

Jimgolf

New Balance also has another ref shoe, the BB888BP, which lists for $80 but can be bought online for $72 at OnlineShoes.com

I like that the New Balances come in wide widths. With some other shoes, you have to go up a size and you end up stopping short and getting turf toe. The NBs come in 2E and 4E.

refnrev

As I have stated many times, I've used Air Monarchs for years, but I must admit that when this pair is done I'm probably going to go to New Balance. Every ref has different needs and tastes in a shoe. Get the one that works the best... but I have some real concerns about runners giving enough overall support when cutting and changing courts quickly... especially to us guys over 200lbs. Whatever you do, don't go with a walking shoe.

blindzebra1

:cool: I tried the NB`s 888 ,I didn`t like them, they were(are) very stiff,I mean very stiff,very boot like,you can see them at honig`s.com Honig's Whistle Stop Online Store - Products And guys, stop the madness, buy one pair of standard sneaks,and one pair of patent leather, and don`t be cheap,(you can deduct whatever you buy off your taxes) Use the patent leather for you big crowd games,or hotly contested weekend tournaments. And use the standard sneaks for you rec leagues,and little kid games,etc.:cool:

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