Shoes for refereeing basketball...

[freddie_g2001]

I went to Tony Stigliano's basketball Camp this summer and I worked a lot of games, like 6 games a day. My feet were killing me. I talked to a few other officials and Someone mentioned finding black running shoes, because they had better support. Wondering where I could find some all black running shoes to Work Games. Any help would be [email protected]

[Nevadaref]

http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-GT-...7155755&sr=1-5

There are many that you can find. I've posted a link to what I have above. Just use a Sharpie marker over the gray.

I'm sure that others will post what they like.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by freddie_g2001

I went to Tony Stigliano's basketball Camp this summer and I worked a lot of games, like 6 games a day. My feet were killing me. I talked to a few other officials and Someone mentioned finding black running shoes, because they had better support. Wondering where I could find some all black running shoes to Work Games. Any help would be [email protected]

Hang out at the nearest department store or outlet store and find three or four different kinds that are on sale for $25 or $30. When you figure out which you like the best, stick to those, whatever the price. Some of the big name styles that people like are New Balance 609 Nike Air.

There are also several different on-line shopping places for officials. They each have their own brand of shoes, in addition to varied other brands.

[blindzebra]

These are the best shoes I've ever worn.

[blindzebra]

They are Nike Air Max Solas, here is how they look after a magic marker and polish.

[tjones1]

How does the marker hold up? Do you have to do many touch ups?

[Mark Padgett]

I don't know if I mentioned this before, but.....about two weeks ago, I happened to be talking with a very high ranking Nike executive. I told him that if Nike made a shoe specifically for basketball (and other sport) referees, they could probably sell quite a few of them. He asked me if I would be willing to endorse them if they did. Obviously, he was kidding. I told him he might get Tim Donaghy for that, since he wasn't doing anything right now and probably needs the money. He thought that was also a great idea. Obviously, he was still kidding.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I don't know if I mentioned this before, but.....about two weeks ago, I happened to be talking with a very high ranking Nike executive. I told him that if Nike made a shoe specifically for basketball (and other sport) referees, they could probably sell quite a few of them. He asked me if I would be willing to endorse them if they did. Obviously, he was kidding. I told him he might get Tim Donaghy for that, since he wasn't doing anything right now and probably needs the money. He thought that was also a great idea. Obviously, he was still kidding.

He is probably thinking about him endorsing the new orange model.

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by tjones1

How does the marker hold up? Do you have to do many touch ups?

Not sure if that was for me or Nevada, but, it depends on how you run and make the transition change of direction.

I tend to have a little bit of heel and toe scuffs on mine from crossing over, so about once a week I'll look for any areas that need the marker...this is pretty rare...and then go over them with Kiwi liquid. Takes about 2 or 3 minutes.

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

They are Nike Air Max Solas, here is how they look after a magic marker and polish.

These sure look pretty shiney and it takes about 2 minutes once a week to keep them that way...and unlike the patents they are shiney all the way to the floor, they look uniform and don't go from mirror to asphalt like the patent leather ones do.

And most important...they feel great.

[26 Year Gap]

Found these, but they might be coaching shoes.

[blindzebra1]

I been dyin` to get a pair of those ,Where did you find them!!!

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by blindzebra1

I been dyin` to get a pair of those ,Where did you find them!!!

google.com....where else?

[blindzebra1]

Tanks guy,your neat.

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Found these, but they might be coaching shoes.

Only if you like patent leather.