Black Shoes

Rufus · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 08:59am

Will a black sharpie work on the grey trim? Definitely check with the local powers that be.

cmhjordan23 · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 09:39am

Tried a black sharpie. Once it dries I don't like the way it looks. Just took some alcohol and rubbed it off. For those that need all black, you can customize shoes at Nike.com Not terribly expensive. Depending on the shoe, between $140-$190. I was going to go that route but I really like mine. Could have gone with Customized 2011 Nike Air Max but liked 2010 design better which has more shiny black areas on it. Nike doesn't sell 2010 anymore so I couldn't design them. Found at FootLocker for $120. I've seen guys in our association with some grey or white on shoes and nothing is ever said. But I don't know if I've ever seen it at the Varsity level in our area.

Thanks for your thoughts

Raymond · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 10:04am

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Originally Posted by cmhjordan23

.... For those that need all black, you can ...

...buy New Balances

For a lot less than $140-$190.

grunewar · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 10:45am

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Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

...buy New Balances

For a lot less than $140-$190.

I'm trying out my new Reebok Zig Refs (~$95 w/ S&H) on Sunday for two games. I'm looking forward to it.

Hardly any white on them requiring adjustments.

roger21 · #5 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 10:56am

For me best are those Jordan old school, I bought one more pair last week for only $99.

Like that 'old school Jordan' model made by nike, because are easy to play and easy to walk,at least for me.

Scuba_ref · #6 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 11:02am

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Originally Posted by grunewar

I'm trying out my new Reebok Zig Refs (~$95 w/ S&H) on Sunday for two games. I'm looking forward to it.

Hardly any white on them requiring adjustments.

Let us know what your feet and legs think of your new shoes!

grunewar · #7 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 11:10am

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Originally Posted by Scuba_ref

Let us know what your feet and legs think of your new shoes!

I have tried a great many shoes over the yrs - some are better for my feet than others (I have flat feet and over-pronate and use Asics when I run). My most recent pair of Basketball Shoe was Officials Choice - ok for me, but not great.

The Reebok's are not made for my feet, but are patent leather and light weight and I hope with my insoles they will work well.

Film at 11:00.

cmhjordan23 · #8 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 11:54am

I don't care for New Balance or the style. Reebok don't fit me very well. I go for comfort and style. I like the shape and style of Nike. My motto in any sport whether I am playing or officiating is you gotta look good to play good. I have gotten several complimants from fellow officials on my shoe choices over the years.

jritchie · #9 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 21, 2011, 02:06pm

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Originally Posted by grunewar

I'm trying out my new Reebok Zig Refs (~$95 w/ S&H) on Sunday for two games. I'm looking forward to it.

Hardly any white on them requiring adjustments.

Best shoes out there! They are patent leather, look great and feel like the best shoe ever on your foot! Used to be an Air Max guy, but these are by far the best running/officials shoe out.

#10 (**permalink**) Sat Oct 22, 2011, 03:21pm

Most assignors do not care what shoes you wear if you can take care of a game. If you cannot take care of a game wear all black. All the big dogs in college have some white on their shoes. Not really a big deal.

BillyMac · #11 (**permalink**) Sat Oct 22, 2011, 05:48pm

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Originally Posted by big jake

Not really a big deal.

And, it's also "not really a big deal" to wear all black shoes, if that's what's expected of you in "Rome". I've been officiating for over thirty years, in an association that wants us to wear all back shoes. Finding all back shoes has never been a problem for me. Early in my career I had to "paint over" a small white "Spot Bilt" logo on the back of my shoes. Still "not really a big deal".

For some people it might be difficult to get a block charge, travel, or out of bounds, correct all the time. For others it might be difficult maintain proper game management all the time. It should be real easy to wear all black shoes, if your are requested to do so, all the time.

Raymond · #12 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 24, 2011, 11:58am

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Originally Posted by big jake

Most assignors do not care what shoes you wear if you can take care of a game. If you cannot take care of a game wear all black. All the big dogs in college have some white on their shoes. Not really a big deal.

Well, when you and John Adams were sitting around drinking did he mention those bulletins he put out about too much white showing on some officials' shoes?

Jeremy Hohn · #13 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 25, 2011, 03:24pm

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Originally Posted by jritchie

Best shoes out there! They are patent leather, look great and feel like the best shoe ever on your foot! Used to be an Air Max guy, but these are by far the best running/officials shoe out.

I would have posted the exact same thing!

<---Reformed Nike Air Max guy...

riverfalls57 · #14 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 24, 2011, 03:08pm

I just bought a pair of reezigs and love them.

grunewar · #15 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 24, 2011, 05:38pm

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Originally Posted by riverfalls57

I just bought a pair of ref zigs and love them.

Ich auch!

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