Shox were actually my preferred shoe before I purchased the patent leather shoe. I prefer them actually for comfort and fit.

I am interested in where you found them because all leather Black shox is difficult here in Canada.

NB 888's
 

It seems that in my neck of the woods everybody is buying the NB 888's.


Going to give them a try.

The rumor mill says they are a bit heavy, but I only hear great things

regarding support if you have any issues with your feet.

They are a little heavy. I like the shoe, but not as well as other shoes that are lighter. Other than that I would wear my pair more.

Peace

Found them in the local mall. Price was about $100 or so (US;)

Appreciate the input

You can get those in all black if you want.

2009 or 2010 Nike Air Max

Just be mindful that "running shoes" usually have a carbon based outsole. Carbon outsoles can cause black streak marks on the courts.

Most court shoes and cross trainers are made with non-marking rubber outsoles, like the Nike AirMax 2009.

That is likely true. That is the case with one of my Reebok shoes I bought a couple of years ago. But nothing bad but the Air Max I own this does not apply (2008 or 2009 I am not sure which ones they are). I have not noticed anything major on most surfaces. And I just bought two pair of the Air Max Leather 2009 and they do not seem to have the same style of sole as the Reebok I currently owned previously.

Peace

I just used mine for the first time last weekend. They are a bit heavy, but overall, I liked them. They fit my fat feet (unlike Nike products).

That's exactly my issue with all non-NB shoes. Here's a recent photo of my feet:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2186/...aab3e68b50.jpg

Also...
 

I went to a college game last year and all three refs were wearing Air Max 2009 all leather black. That was the first time I thought about changing from NB.

You'd really change shoes solely because 3 college guys were wearing a certain brand?

Not trying to be funny, what is wrong with that? Don't people make decisions based on what others are using?

Peace

I'd make a decision on shoes using fit, comfort, etc. I really don't give a damn what other people wear. I wear what I feel is best for me.

But that's just me....obviously.

Reebok Breezy Shoes
 

I currently wear these patent leather referee shoes. The Breezy's are OK. I needed to insert thicker soles inside the shoes--I inserted some Dr. Sholls soles into them. I find the shoes to be too narrow.

I really wish Reebok did not discontinue production of its previous patent leather shoe--The Ref. I usually only wear Reebok products, but something is just not right about the Breezy's for me.