Equipment/Uniform Replacement

[BigJWalt]

As officials we tend to take pride in what we look like, regardless of cost. That being said, what do you make sure to replace on a yearly basis?

Myself, I buy a new pair of shoes every year. The previous year shoes become my rain shoes, and the previous year my pop warner shoes. Its a 3 year rotation, and you probably couldnt tell any of the 3 pairs apart I keep them so clean.

I also like a new flag, whistle, and at lease 1 pair of knickers. Thinking of it, I usually get a new hat each year too.

[ABoselli]

I can't afford to buy new shoes every year and it's OK - I don't wear these shoes enough to wear them out anyway. With more fields going to FieldTurf, I don't have to worry about 'mudders' as much.

Between high school associaition dues, college association dues, money for clinics and hotels/gas, my budget is busted by the time it comes to buy new stuff.

I replace socks the most of all. Got to buy a new clip this year as the knucklehead chain crew from my last high school game last year busted my old one.

Originally Posted by ABoselli

I can't afford to buy new shoes every year and it's OK - I don't wear these shoes enough to wear them out anyway. With more fields going to FieldTurf, I don't have to worry about 'mudders' as much.

Between high school associaition dues, college association dues, money for clinics and hotels/gas, my budget is busted by the time it comes to buy new stuff.

I replace socks the most of all. Got to buy a new clip this year as the knucklehead chain crew from my last high school game last year busted my old one.

AB,
you should have made them pay for it! LOL

[ref18]

Knickers I replace every second year or so, I've had the same shirts for 3 or 4 years now.

I get a new flag and whistle every year.

The shoes last a long time and I've had my spotbilts for 4 years now. Great shoes.

[grantsrc]

This year I plan on purchasing all kinds of new stuff. I need to get two new shirts, short and long sleeve, since I've picked up by a college crew. I also plan on getting some new knickers as well. I need to get one or two new hats. Maybe even a new belt since I no longer fit in my old one, it's too big.

Usually I don't have to purchase too much. A pair of socks, maybe a shirt or knickers, that's about it. The stuff I usually buy each year are the study guides. I plan on getting almost all of them this year.

Originally Posted by grantsrc

This year I plan on purchasing all kinds of new stuff. I need to get two new shirts, short and long sleeve, since I've picked up by a college crew. I also plan on getting some new knickers as well. I need to get one or two new hats. Maybe even a new belt since I no longer fit in my old one, it's too big.

Usually I don't have to purchase too much. A pair of socks, maybe a shirt or knickers, that's about it. The stuff I usually buy each year are the study guides. I plan on getting almost all of them this year.

I don't buy too much new stuff each season. Socks get the most wear/damage!