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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Sure you can, wear black shoes, that's uniformity

For the record the shoes we are talking about are black. Are they entirely black? No. But the problem with that expectation is that you cannot find shoes that are entirely black unless you go to an official's store like Honigs, Gerry Davis or any other Official's supply store. And many people do not like the options you can buy from those stores. The shoes I have bought recently are not from any of those places I mentioned. I have recently found shoes that fit better feel better and look better in actual shoe stores or online. And if you look at most college officials, you do not see the style of shoes coming from the stores I just mentioned.

Originally Posted by fullor30

There was some talk in a women's conference about banning patent leather shoes as they draw too much attention. IMO that's a little over the top.

I do not think I have seen a single Division 1 Men's officials wear a pair of patent leather shoes.

Originally Posted by fullor30

That said, the shoes are all black. 'Style' is different than color. I like stripes, can't I have a white one down my pants? Same logic.

Hey, black is beautiful!

Style has to do with logos, fabrics used and not all the time are you going to find all black that everyone likes on their feet or are comfortable. There are many people that do not like the patent leather shoes and it has nothing to do with the color. The best patent leather shoe that was ever made is no longer made anymore (Converse All-Stars).

The bottom line I have yet to see an assignor that is not hiring someone because they have a logo that is white or gray. And certainly not an assignor at the college ranks.

Peace