Shoes....

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I hate Nikes.

New Balance and Reebok much much better shoes.

I happened to stop in SportsAuthority last night. I have no idea whether this is a sale only at the store I happened to be at, or is throughout the chain, or is available on-line, .... but I got NB MX620ABs for $20 each (that's $40 a pair).

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

New Balance and Reebok much much better shoes.

I agree and disagree.

A large portion of Nikes are fashion athletic shoes whereas other companies make more performance shoes. New Balance is about performance and that is one of the reasons their shoes have numbers and will continue on for more than one year with little/no changes. Another indicator is the fact that New Balance comes in widths and has easily removeable insoles so the user can replace them with something better/different.
Nikes will have catchy names and the model may die after one year. Running shoes, as an example, from Nikes are mainly about fashion. One of the exceptions is the Bower line - I think that is what it is called.

Reeboks are junk IMO. But I would encourage anyone to wear anything that allows foot comfort.

Having said all of that, we ref basketball and although we aren't playing I prefer basketball shoes instead of running shoes. This is of course for one college game or two high schook games (I only do two because that is the way we do things in Mississippi). If I were to do three rec games, which is my rec game mental limit, I would want something that is more of a running shoe. I think basketball shoes are better because the foot sits down "inside" the shoe more and the foot sits more on top of the shoe with running shoes.

I have one pair of New Balance (I don't know the number) and Kobe Bryant's latest shoe from Nike ID. The first time out, the New Balance seemed to be OK and didn't have the comfort I expected. The Kobe's felt great! I was going to ask my buddy what he thought of the looks because they felt good enough for me to have to live with the looks. Before I could ask him, he told me he liked them and asked me where I got them from.

No matter what I, or any other official, wears everyone should try to get something that is comfortable for them. The season is too long to have your feet hurting all the time.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I hate Nikes.

That's a felony here in Oregon. BTW - Nike is so pervasive here, maybe this is what we'll all look like soon.

[cloverdale]

NB 621...old reliables...tried the new NB 8810 reffing shoe didnt care for them and switched back to the 621"s

[Bearfanmike20]

nb.. somthing... dont know the num...

[SmokeEater]

I went to NikeId to design some shoes, chose the Shox R4's. Whenit was all said and done they wanted $170.00. Changed my mind. Went on Ebay and found some R4's All black for alot cheaper. I like them so far, authentic off the shelf all black shoes with only a little white reflective on the toe and heels (easily covered by marker). I hope they last the year I am concerned about the shox blowing out.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

I went to NikeId to design some shoes, chose the Shox R4's. Whenit was all said and done they wanted $170.00. Changed my mind. Went on Ebay and found some R4's All black for alot cheaper. I like them so far, authentic off the shelf all black shoes with only a little white reflective on the toe and heels (easily covered by marker). I hope they last the year I am concerned about the shox blowing out.

Update: 6 games in so far this season and I can't be happier with these Shox R4's. I usually end up with some knee pain after working a weekend of games, club ball 2-3 games a day. So far not even a hint of pain and the shoes are very comfortable.

[TRef21]

I got those new all black nike shocks. Looks like a cross trainer. Suede and that regular shoe material. I must say they are comfortbale to run in. I'm shox guy and I would recommend that shoe. If you have weak ankles brace up. Mine are weak so I will wear my braces with them. They are very comfortable.

[budjones05]

this is not nike air max, but


http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=24&Item=1120

Originally Posted by budjones05

this is not nike air max, but


http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=2&Sub=24&Item=1120

I was thinking about picking up a pair of these, but do you all think the white around the swoosh & in the arch is non-compliant (all black).

Originally Posted by Ch1town

I was thinking about picking up a pair of these, but do you all think the white around the swoosh & in the arch is non-compliant (all black).

Non compliant. Manual 1.5.1.D: "Entirely black with black laces."

[Brad]

Originally Posted by KSRef07

Non compliant. Manual 1.5.1.D: "Entirely black with black laces."

Close enough for government work

[refnrev]

Nike Air Monarch 3. Very soft and a lot of cushioning, but I don't like the way the 3's fit at the ankles like the 2's did. When these wear out I'm going to NB.

[ronny mulkey]

Cloverdale,

When I do a search on NB website for 8810's, it can't find them???

Do you have picture or something?

Mulk

[Back In The Saddle]

Got my new NB 888's from Honigs on Monday. I've been wearing them ever since. Very comfortable. Very roomy (I ordered the 4E width). I'm going to like these, I think.