Official Footwear Ultimate Patent Leather Referee Shoes (#OFPAT)

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Official Footwear says it "has the best basketball referee footwear on the market today". We've seen them, worn them and agree that these shoes, designed by an experienced college official, are the best patent leather basketball referee shoes available in look, design and comfort. We think you will, too, or we wouldn't have used the word "Ultimate" in describing them.

Patent Leather Shoes Features and Benefits

• Industry's best patent leather from USA's Travel Leather Company giving you the highest professional, uniformed appearance.
• Superior sock liner provides superior comfort. Liner is made from 7mm polyurethane insert with ample arch support, not a thin sheet foam found in other referee shoes
• Outriggers built into lateral mid-sole provide increased support when you plant hard after a sprint to the baseline.
• Gore straps attached to shoe's tongue keeps your tongue from sliding down, left or right for a surer fit

Reviews

"I purchased a pair of the Official Footwear Patent Leather Referee Shoes over the summer. I began wearing them last week when basketball scrimmages were in full swing. This is the first time my feet did not hurt wearing a pair of officiating shoes. It is difficult for me to find a pair of shoes that are comfortable, because I want a wide shoe. I will purchase another pair, because they are so comfortable."

"I have found the shoe to be of high quality and design. It appears it will be able to withstand the rigors of starting and stopping required in basketball. It has cleaned up easily from scuff marks and has been quite comfortable. I'll reserve my final judgment for later in the season, but up to know I am very pleased with the new shoes."

"I purchased these shoes due to being dissatisfied with the shoes I was wearing. I did not have the comfort I wanted chasing these kids up and down the court. So I went looking.

I have a relatively wide foot with a high instep. I looked at everything, I think. I wear New Balance exclusively when not on the court, but they don't have the patent leather that is required.

While looking I ran across your shoes. I was interested because they were designed by officials for officials. So I thought who better to know what we need than one of us. I ordered them.

Immediately, when I put them on I was impressed. I like the stability I felt and especially the heel cushioning. They really felt good. Now I have used them on 4 games. I really love them. My foot feels so stable and the comfort is better than anything I have used. To me these are the best shoes out there for an official. The heel cushion and over all stability and comfort is great. And we all know how important our feet are to officials!

Thanks (to Official Footwear) for making a great product!"

"I have worn the shoes twice thus far and they are the most comfortable shoes I have experienced for over five years. They look great! I am in the process of gathering sizes for my referee team (15 guys) to purchase some for them. Keep up the good work.

One thought, if on future designs you could possibly add the heel air sole that might take your shoe from great to phenomenal. Tremendous job."

Staff Notes

Official Footwear is a company owned by a college and high school official who also has years of experience working with a major shoe manufacturer. They focus only on basketball referee shoes.