Patent leather shoes
 

I'm in the market to purchase a pair of patent leather shoes for the 1st time. Recommendations on shoe brands and websites that I can go to to make this purchase would be appreciated. Thanks

My Reeboks are still in good shape after 4 seasons. Honig's Whistle Stop is where I got them. I think.

Try these http://www.basketballrefshoes.com/index.html (direct) and also available at Ultimate Patent Leather Basketball Referee Shoes: Ump Attire.

I've worn them for about four years now....probably the best shoes [for me] that I've reffed in so far...after trying Converse, Reebok, Nike, and New Balance.

Note that the lighting in the picture on the Ump Attire site is a bit odd. The soles doen't look grey under normal lighting as they do in the picture.

Try these. They go great with fishnets.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/...f0f0edb5_o.jpg

I have worn the "Pentagon" shoes the last 2 years. Very durable and at a reasonable price.

FYI, if you have problems with shin splints, stay away from the patent leather Reebok's. The most painful year of my career was spent in those shoes. When I changed them out with a pair of Shox in the last month of the season, things got almost instantly better.

Rash Generalization?
 

So, on your opinion any referee who ever had shin splints should avoid buying these shoes? Wow! A very condemning statement.

Possibly similar to your experience, I tried a pair of Patent Leather Official Choice shoes this year and had a terrible time. But, I believe it's because my feet were not right for the shoe - IMO. NOT because the shoe is bad.

When trying them on for some reason I didn't realize they had a high arch - and I have a flat foot. After several uses my feet really hurt badly. I even took out the insoles and tried some fairly expensive inserts - still a no go for me.

So, if anyone wants an inexpensive pair of seldom warn OC Patent Leather size 9 1/2's, PM me and maybe we can work up a deal. After a few uses, they're just collecting dust......but, they brush off nicely and look super! :(

I bought this pair of Nikes for $70 at Dick's last September....love 'em....low profile sole is my style. They are my first pair of shiny shoes.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n.../NikeShine.jpg

I just ordered a pair. I have EE feet, but the reviews seem to suggest these work OK for wide feet. I'm tired of shining up my NB trainers, so we'll see how these do, should they fit.

I just put my old Converse Whistle shoes back in the rotation. Wore them for 3 seasons, but the last 1 1/2 seasons they were every other game. They do not make them any more, but they are comfortable. Probably will use them next season.

I bought a pair of Reebok "Breezy" patent leather shoes 2 years ago and have not been able to get them to break in comfortably. I went back to my shox and love them. Just hard to find any in all black up here.

Ditto on the Reebox Breezy. I also have a pair of the New Balance 888 and never could break those in comfortably either.

Last summer I bought a pair of Nike Shox and they are the best of the bunch. Only problem is since Shox really aren't a "basketball" shoe you don't get the complete support you need (according to my podiatrist). LOL!

Which is why I love the Nike patent leather 3/4 high tops. Great ankle support AND, as a bonus, the black pants don't get caught in the tongue of the shoe or hung up on the heel. Love that.

Did you tell your podiatrist that you stopped the halftime shootarounds so the basketball aspect of the shoe was not all that important? [I presume you stoppped them. You did, didn't you?:eek:]

I just finished my first season using a pair of Official Footwear patents and they were great.

You can also purchase them directly from the manufacturer if you prefer at basketballrefshoes.com - Home.

Yes, fit is everything. No matter how good a shoe might be, it is horrible if it doesn't fit. I can't say whether it would be good for a EE foot. Good luck.

Note that he does offer a "wide" in the full grain leather (not patent). Hopefully, the comments you read were not referring to those.


I know the guy behind the company...and worked a game with him this year (the one in which we issued 6 T's between us but no DQ's for 2 T's). I know he's trying to expand his size offerings as his volume increases enough to justify the less common sizes. Perhaps he'll soon expand his line to include wide sizes in patent leather. (No, I don't have inside info).

Any details on the style and such of these shoes. Did not see it and would like to know.

Both Asics and Brooks make all black running shoes in EE - EEEE. A running shoe is built to take more "abuse" then a cross trainer and are lighter than basketball shoes. They are not patent leather, but very comfy and my orthotics fit perfectly.

Here is the image I posted on the first page of this thread. Hopefully it shows up for you below. These babies are light as air. (i lifted the image from eastbay.com)

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n.../NikeShine.jpg

No image posted on either for me. How about style name and such.

Hang on....I will hook you up.

btw...can anyone else see the image I posted?

mx,

go to the following link to view the Nike Zoom Hustle patent black (2nd row, 2nd shoe):

Men's Basketball Shoes :: Search Results on Eastbay.com

Thanks, do they run true to size.

I don't think so. IOW, 10.5 is my "size", but I wear an 11 in Nikes. No exceptions.

Did you see the Yellow patent next to the black......oooooooo weeeeeeeeeeee.....

I can see it fine. Those guys must be using office computers.

I see it fine, and I'm using my office computer.

I posted it fine, and I'm using my office computer. :D

go ahead...smack me

Well, maybe those guys need to get an upgrade then.

Or, maybe, they need to get their eyes checked? :D

Probably a coach or two that will agree with you there.

But I can see Padgett's spike heels he posted on the same computer. :eek:

Well, maybe that is a sign that you should get that kind of shoe then.

Who holds the patent?

Reebok's is all I have worn for the last 5 years. They fit my foot. I have tried the Pentagon shoes prior to that. Not as good a fit and not as durable for me.

Reebok changed the look for this year, so I will see how they work out.

Take care of your feet. Find a shoe that fits your feet and doesn't cause issues. Stick with them.

I put a lot of miles on these days, new shoes every year. I start looking to buy next year's shoes in December - look for close out sales. I don't always find them.

I used to go 3-4 years on a pair of shoes. I would have sore legs, ankles, knees. The shoes would be shot after about a year and a half, but I still wore them. I started buying shoes every year and this has made a huge difference.

If you are doing a lot of games and can swing it, go with two pairs and alternate each night.

Take care of your feet.

It's a 7.5 year old thread, re-opened by a first-time poster. 99% probability it's some sort of spam or bot.

What are the new Reebok patent leathers called?

Ugly?

Zig


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Now Bob, why would you say that? Just because the OP is talking about formal shoes on our Forum? :p