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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:53pm
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Question Recommand the Patent Leather Kicks

I'm keen to buy a pair of patent leather basketball referee shoes and need some recommendation.

I've tried BB623BK but with not much satisfactory... asked about the Pentagon but no one recommended. I know Rbk Zigs is a good option but any good-rated pairs besides that?
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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:04pm
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I am not a fan (anymore) of patient leather shoes. But I did buy the Zigs this year and love them. I will be wearing them a good part of the season. The other shoes look like crap and probably feel like that too based on what I have heard.

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Old Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:11pm
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I am not a fan (anymore) of patient leather shoes. But I did buy the Zigs this year and love them. I will be wearing them a good part of the season. The other shoes look like crap and probably feel like that too based on what I have heard.

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thanks. read a few good comments on Ultimate Patent Leather but don't know if it's true or just advertising...
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Old Wed Nov 21, 2012, 03:43pm
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I am not a fan (anymore) of patient leather shoes. But I did buy the Zigs this year and love them. I will be wearing them a good part of the season. The other shoes look like crap and probably feel like that too based on what I have heard.

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I also love the reebok zigs. I have chronic ankle pain, and the zigs have taken most of the pain away. They sure are shiny!
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Old Wed Nov 21, 2012, 03:46pm
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I also love the reebok zigs. I have chronic ankle pain, and the zigs have taken most of the pain away. They sure are shiny!
I wore my Zigs for a real game last week for the first time in a while. Really felt good running on them opposed to the shoes I had been wearing in scrimmages.
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Old Thu Nov 22, 2012, 09:08am
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Rbk Zigs

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I wore my Zigs for a real game last week for the first time in a while. Really felt good running on them opposed to the shoes I had been wearing in scrimmages.
it looks like that a lot of ppl are wearing Zigs and liking them although it doesn't look like a pair of traditional
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:29pm
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I'm keen to buy a pair of patent leather basketball referee shoes and need some recommendation.

I've tried BB623BK but with not much satisfactory... asked about the Pentagon but no one recommended. I know Rbk Zigs is a good option but any good-rated pairs besides that?
I have a new pair of the 623's. I've only worn them once so far, but I like them. They're light but provide me with the support that I need.
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Old Mon Nov 19, 2012, 09:20am
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Question Reebok Breezy?

Anyone tried Rbk Breezy patent leather? how'd size go? If I wear 8.5 in Nike or New Balance, what should I wear for Rbk Breezy?
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Old Mon Nov 19, 2012, 10:11am
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Anyone tried Rbk Breezy patent leather? how'd size go? If I wear 8.5 in Nike or New Balance, what should I wear for Rbk Breezy?
If you do a Google search on them a pair of clown shoes pops up. Hmmmm, wonder who would be responsible for that?
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Old Mon Nov 19, 2012, 10:17am
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My foot doctor recommends New Balance provided the number is over 600. I have had four pair of these and they have been great. Foot issues for me are a thing of the past.
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Old Mon Nov 19, 2012, 12:56pm
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See Ultimate Patent Leather Basketball Referee Shoes: Ump Attire

I've had these and they've been great. Among the best fitting and most comfortable shoes I've used. Of course, that largely depends on the shape of your foot, but they're worth a look.
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