Shoes

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Lcubed48

I've owned only two pair of Nike's (one for running & one for officiating). Both of them hurt my feet terribly.

I've had a similar experience w/ Nike too and have settled on NB.

As we've talked about many times before on the Forum, what shoe you use depends on a vareity of conditions - personal weight, width of feet, pronation, type of courts, number of games, rotating shoes, etc. To each his/her own.

Botton line for me - no "one size fits all." You personally must try them and see how they work for you before settling on what's best.

[Texas Aggie]

Before you buy any shoe, go to a running shoe store and get an analysis of your foot. If you are an overpronator, either bad or slight, most of the cross trainer type shoes (virtually all the officials shoes minus the basketball shoes made to fit) will work fine for you. However, if you are a neutral or under pronator, you need a LOT more cushioning than the shoes sold by Honigs, etc. offer. I wear black running shoes. Hard to find, but when I do find them, I buy several pair.

I've worn Saucony's the last 2 years. Best hoops shoes I've worn by far.

[cdaref]

I've always been a Nike guy but I strained a calf my first year reffing and another ref suggested New Balance. Now, I had always scoffed at "dorky" "uncool" brands before, but for some reason I was guided by his wisdom against my more idiotic general nature. I got a pair of NB. I have never looked back. The difference is night and day. NB fit, support, dependability, etc., are unmatched. In fact, I just got a new pair for the upcoming season.

My suggestion: dont be afraid to check out the "uncool" brands

They discontinued my favorite old style number, and I am trying the new one this year (608 I think?). Preliminary fit says they are going to be just as great as my old reliables.

You wont be disappointed.

Clark