Shoes

[Forksref]

Anyone have a recommendation (good or bad) on shoes that would be suitable for grass or turf?

[HLin NC]

Pull up Eastbay.com and look through the baseball turf/trainer shoe section. Mizuno makes some decent looking stuff and even has some all-black selections if your area still requires it.

http://www.eastbay.com/Mens/Baseball...y?cm_REF=Black

[ddn]

Originally Posted by Forksref

Anyone have a recommendation (good or bad) on shoes that would be suitable for grass or turf?

I've worn these the last couple years - good on grass, even when wet, and very good on turf.

REEBOK NFL REFEREE II LOW QUAG : Honig's Whistle Stop - R045 - REEBOK NFL REFEREE II LOW QUAG

However, since I like the Reebook Zig's so much for BB, I'm have to give these a try.

REEBOK ZIG MAGISTRATE BLACK/BLACK: Honig's Whistle Stop - R739 - REEBOK ZIG MAGISTRATE BLACK/BLACK

[legend]

I wear the new balance 995 in the 3/4 (high top) they have a "turf" bottom but have held up fairly well (3 years old and still look like new) and don't get plugged up as easily because the turf bottom isin't as deep and "grabby" as an actual cleat is. I purchased mine from Officially sports in Pittsburgh. their web site is www.purchaseofficialssupplies.com

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by legend

I wear the new balance 995 in the 3/4 (high top) they have a "turf" bottom but have held up fairly well (3 years old and still look like new) and don't get plugged up as easily because the turf bottom isin't as deep and "grabby" as an actual cleat is. I purchased mine from Officially sports in Pittsburgh. their web site is www.purchaseofficialssupplies.com

Is it possible to color over the white part at the bottom? We have to have all black shoes.

[legend]

Originally Posted by Forksref

Is it possible to color over the white part at the bottom? We have to have all black shoes.

They actually are all black. There is a little bit of the arch support (which is grey) that wraps around the sides from the bottom and is slightly visible. However we also are required to wear all black and these are worn by several of the guys in my chapter. So I wouldn't imagine there being any problem with them.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Forksref

Is it possible to color over the white part at the bottom? We have to have all black shoes.

The NCHSAA recently announced that NC officials would be allowed to wear shoes with up white on them. It's opened up a lot more options.

Just bought these. They make a black/black version as well. The basketball Zigs are the best shoe I've ever worn. Hope these prove to be as good.

Reebok Zig Magistrate

All black shoes is an old, archaic rule that needs to go away for all officials. Nobody cares what shoes an official is wearing, except officials.

[HLin NC]

I bought the turf trainer version of those Reeboks last year. Didn't wear them in a game, naturally, and I am glad I held off coloring them in.

While I applaud us (NC) allowing white to join the 21st century, I hope some among us don't screw it up. Those "clown shoe" Nikes that the ACC wore were just plain old fugly.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

All black shoes is an old, archaic rule that needs to go away for all officials. Nobody cares what shoes an official is wearing, except officials.

I totally agree. And my crew for the State Finals last year wore the Adidas version of shoe that was common in the "Alliance" (Group that assigns the Big Ten, MAC and MVC) at the college ranks and was worn often. Not a single person said a word to us about what shoes we wore or even complained that we were not following NF or IHSA procedures. I am starting not to care one bit about what color the shoes have on them and I am a little old school too.

Peace

[JasonLJ]

Originally Posted by legend

I wear the new balance 995 in the 3/4 (high top) they have a "turf" bottom but have held up fairly well (3 years old and still look like new) and don't get plugged up as easily because the turf bottom isin't as deep and "grabby" as an actual cleat is. I purchased mine from Officially sports in Pittsburgh. their web site is www.purchaseofficialssupplies.com

I wear these as well and love them. I did notice I slipped a little on wet grass so you want to make sure you take short steps and not over stride.

I'm also hoping that PA comes into the 21st century and allows us to wear some white in our shoes. Very limited selection when you need to go all black.

[Forksref]

I got the New Balance 950 low cut. The size 13 fits well. Just a tiny white baseball logo on the heel and tongue I easily covered with boot black and they are good to go. Thanks for the help!

[PocketSidewalk]

I'm looking to buy a new pair of shoes this year, and I think I've settled on Reebok.

Can anyone give a comparison or opinion of the REEBOK NFL REFEREE II LOW QUAG versus the REEBOK ZIG MAGISTRATE??

I know the Zigs are new, and the Quags are tried and trusted. I'm just on the fence right now as to which one to go with.

[umpirebob71]

I wore the Reebok Zig all spring & summer to umpire in, and I'll never wear another shoe until they quit making them. I have a pair of Zigs in casual wear on my feet right now.

[BktBallRef]

As I said earlier, the Energy Zig Energy is the best basketball shoe I've ever worn. Haven't worn my Zig Magistrates yet but anticipate they're going to be great.

But if your foot has any width at all, you're going to have go up a 1/2 or possibly a full size for the best fit. I had to go up from a 13 to a 14 in the Magistrate.

[wvumpire1807]

I just bought a pair of 3N2 Momentum shoes. My bad ankles need more support, so i need a mid cut shoe. I bought these shoes they do not come in all black. They have a little white on there, which i blacked out with a Sharpie and then shoe polish. They also have a gray plastic/rubber logo on the side, which i was able to take off without any harm to the shoe. These shoes are very comfortable. Because my ankles are so bad i ahve to have mid cut shoes. These are great shoes and i am looking forward to wearing these all season.
I did not buy the NB shoes because i dont like the cleats on the bottom. They are not very good in wet weather. These shoes have excellent cleats/studs.