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Luis Wed Nov 07, 2012 04:20am
Pentagon Patent Leather Referee Shoes
 
My first question is sizing. I wear US8.5 in New Balance and need your help in finding the right size for me in Pentagon patent leather ref shoes (I'm an overseas buyer so no chance to try it on...). Some sites say that Pentagon runs half size smaller than others.

Second question: How good are they..? Let's say, compared with NB888 and NB623 patent.

Thank you

RadioBlue Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:02am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis (Post 861279)
My first question is sizing. I wear US8.5 in New Balance and need your help in finding the right size for me in Pentagon patent leather ref shoes (I'm an overseas buyer so no chance to try it on...). Some sites say that Pentagon runs half size smaller than others.

Second question: How good are they..? Let's say, compared with NB888 and NB623 patent.

Thank you
I HATE this shoe! I wore them for 2 seasons and they are horribly uncomfortable especially if you work more than one game a night.

I just switched to the Reebok Zig Energy Ref and I love 'em. However, order a 1/2 size bigger as these shoes run small.

jdmara Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:16am
All feet are different, you cannot possibly ask someone and expect an intelligent response to "are they comfortable". There is a reason they make multiple kinds of running shoes.

That said, I have never tried pentagon shoes.

-Josh

Triad zebra Thu Nov 08, 2012 07:49pm
Very uncomfortable. I wore them one season and put them up. If anyone wants a good lookin size 13. Send me 10.00'and pay shipping and there yours.

Scuba_ref Thu Nov 08, 2012 08:41pm
Banished
 
Likewise, mine don't ever see the light of day anymore!

BktBallRef Thu Nov 08, 2012 09:57pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis (Post 861279)
My first question is sizing. I wear US8.5 in New Balance and need your help in finding the right size for me in Pentagon patent leather ref shoes (I'm an overseas buyer so no chance to try it on...). Some sites say that Pentagon runs half size smaller than others.

Second question: How good are they..? Let's say, compared with NB888 and NB623 patent.

Thank you
Luis, you would be much happier if you spent the extra money and purchased the Reebok Zigs. I guarantee you will not regret it.

Luis Fri Nov 09, 2012 04:51am
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Originally Posted by BktBallRef (Post 861484)
Luis, you would be much happier if you spent the extra money and purchased the Reebok Zigs. I guarantee you will not regret it.
Thanks man. I wear a US8.5 in New Balance BB888BP/MX623/622. I wonder what size should I pick the Zigs? I used to wear a US8 in a pair of The Ref patent leather.

grunewar Fri Nov 09, 2012 05:21am
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Originally Posted by Luis (Post 861494)
I wonder what size should I pick the Zigs?
Obviously, trying a shoe on before you buy it is best.

However, knowing that is not always possible in our "interweb" world, many of us have gone with a 1/2 size larger with the Zigs and been happy with them.

Adam Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:20am
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Originally Posted by grunewar (Post 861495)
Obviously, trying a shoe on before you buy it is best.

However, knowing that is not always possible in our "interweb" world, many of us have gone with a 1/2 size larger with the Zigs and been happy with them.
I have typically worn a 12.5 or 13. With the Zigs, I got 13s and they fit perfectly.


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