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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 07:43am
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Need Shoe Advice

Need new shoes. Has anyone tried the Spot-bilt "Grid XT"'s. I am not a Nike fan and have had terrible luck with Rebok.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 07:56am
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Annual Shoe Discussion

We seem to have this chat annually. This is all personal preference and depends on many factors - your size, weight, foot type (arch vs flat foot), etc., and can really only be figured out by personal trial and error.

I too am not a Nike fan (I run in Asics) and have found, per recommendation of Forum members, the New Balance 610's and 888's are best for me personally. I also rotate my shoes so as not to do two days in a row in the same shoe. Depending on the number of games assigned, my shoes may last a season or just a bit longer. Of course, this is JMO.

Good luck. Hope you find something to your liking.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 08:02am
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I will be getting 3 pairs so that I can rotate them as you do. In our association - everyone wears the patent and that also limits somewhat as not all styles/makes are available in patent.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 08:07am
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I'm not a Nike fan either, as I have very wide feet. I really love the New Balance 601 (or maybe it's 610?). It's a low-cut high gloss shoe, but not patent leather. Rarely needs a shine. And the NB's come in 4E widths. Ahhhhhhh.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 12:24pm
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In our association - everyone wears the patent

Why and who decided that everyone needs to wear patent?

Just curious.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 01:08pm
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Why and who decided that everyone needs to wear patent?

Just curious.
I don't think he said that........just that everyone wears patent.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 01:18pm
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To be honest - I don't know. It was that way when I joined the association. I like the weight of the patents so just before the GREAT Converse shoes were bought out by Nike, there was a sale on the Converse patents - buy one pair - get a pair. In my size they had 8 pair so I bought 4 and got 4. Haven't bought shoes in a long time. I really loved those shoes. Last year tried a pair of Rebok and had major problems with them. I want my Converse back!!!!
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 02:59pm
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I prefer the Reebok patent leathers myself, but you either like them or you hate them it seems. Reebok did come out with a new model they're selling on Honig's. I believe it's called the "Breezy"? Some officials I know just bought those and they swear they are better than any shoe they've ever tried. But in the end, it all comes down to preference.

If you don't mind shining your shoes regularly, check out Eastbay.com. They have a huge selection of shoes that aren't necessarily officials shoes, but would work if you just shine them up.
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 04:16pm
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I don't think he said that........just that everyone wears patent.

I know, that is why I asked. Why?
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 04:29pm
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Because basketball officiating fashion is most often a game of follow the leaders?
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Old Mon Oct 13, 2008, 10:17pm
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I bought some New Balance 608's last year then bought the Reebok "Ref" patents midway through the season. There is no comparison....the Reeboks feel like heaven compared to the NB's.

I plan on getting the new Reeboks from Honigs later in the season. Maybe a Christmas present to myself.
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Old Thu Oct 16, 2008, 06:52pm
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For those who are interested, here's a link to where you can get the Reebok "Ref" shoes for 30 bucks plus shipping. They are not the patent's, but it's the only place I have found official shoes that are this good for this price.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=465621
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Old Thu Oct 16, 2008, 07:21pm
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For those who are interested, here's a link to where you can get the Reebok "Ref" shoes for 30 bucks plus shipping. They are not the patent's, but it's the only place I have found official shoes that are this good for this price.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=465621
Please note that you have to be a club member to get them for $30. It costs another $30 to be a member.

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Old Thu Oct 16, 2008, 08:49pm
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Please note that you have to be a club member to get them for $30. It costs another $30 to be a member.


KX8KW-146609 Men's ReebokŪ "The Ref" Athletic Shoes, Black


$29.97

Compare at $69.99 Club Price $26.97
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Old Thu Oct 16, 2008, 09:25pm
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KX8KW-146609 Men's ReebokŪ "The Ref" Athletic Shoes, Black


$29.97

Compare at $69.99 Club Price $26.97

Oops... my fault. I scrolled down and just saw the club price... my fault. Thanks, LDUB.
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