Reebok Breezy Patent Leather Referee Shoes

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Originally Posted by JRutledge

I almost exclusively use a running shoe, because the vast majority of what we do is running forward at a fast level during certain times. And it is common amongst many officials to use a running shoe to officiate. I do not even know many people that use a "court shoe" to officiate basketball considering that we often do not need that kind of support while officiating.

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.