The Ref Stop

Boots

The Ref Stop
I've always worn Adidas boots (Kaisers or Copa Mondials), I've never worn Adidas kit and it has never been commented on.
 
The only time I get commented on my kit or boots are when they are brand spanking new and shiny. It's not a bad way for players/managers to break the ice with referees. I do the same with players.

Never had any other boots but Adidas. Apparel though is forced upon us by RA who have sponsorship deals with suppliers.
 
Pantofola d'Oro are worth considering because they make quite a few 'all black' boots
I'd enthusiastically recommend the Lazzarini SL FG boot for anyone who doesn't mind spending a few quid
 
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RefIADad said:
When I watch professional matches, I'm always surprised at how many center referees wear traditional soccer shoes. I would imagine those can get uncomfortable. In the US, Canada, and Mexico, we often see center referees wearing shoes like the Rockadias. As centers, we are not touching the ball and we are not cutting sharply like players. The trail running-type shoes have always worked better for me.
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The pro refs are doing one game on good grass--I'd probably wear cleats for that, too. I use the Salomen Speed Cross on pretty much any surface. (I still have a pair of cleats in my closet, but in Southern California we don't get many wet grass fields--and when the grass fields are wet, they usually get shut down to protect the grass.)
 
spuddy1878 said:
It would mess with my OCD too much, ive got nike sweatbands and boots, as well as a Nike tracksuit and jacket i wear on matchdays.
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I'm just at the point where I don't give a flying (fill in your blank here :) ) about that anymore, but I definitely see where you are coming from.

Last week, I did a game wearing Diadora shoes, Official Sports shirt and shorts, and Nike running gloves. The next night, I wore Adidas shoes and an Under Armour wristband. I realize I look like an auto racing team with all of the different brands, but I just don't care anymore! :)
 
RefIADad said:
I'm just at the point where I don't give a flying (fill in your blank here :) ) about that anymore, but I definitely see where you are coming from.

Last week, I did a game wearing Diadora shoes, Official Sports shirt and shorts, and Nike running gloves. The next night, I wore Adidas shoes and an Under Armour wristband. I realize I look like an auto racing team with all of the different brands, but I just don't care anymore! :)
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And neither does anyone else. The players, managers etc, nobody cares what brands the ref is wearing. Wear £400 worth of Nike kit or £40 worth of unbranded kit, no one cares.
 
Ben448844 said:
And neither does anyone else. The players, managers etc, nobody cares what brands the ref is wearing. Wear £400 worth of Nike kit or £40 worth of unbranded kit, no one cares.
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Whats the phases, All the gear but no idea.... @Ben448844 is spot on, learn your craft, the tech will come later...
 
spuddy1878 said:
It would mess with my OCD too much, ive got nike sweatbands and boots, as well as a Nike tracksuit and jacket i wear on matchdays.
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And what happens when the FA changes their kit supplier - OCD overload or a massive buying session:wtf::smoke:
 
Just as long as all three officials have the same sleeve length!

(That was a long time, and stupid, obsession here in the US for a long time. It has mostly passed, but a few linger with the idea that it looks "more professional," even though the pros routinely wear different lengths.)
 
socal lurker said:
Just as long as all three officials have the same sleeve length!

(That was a long time, and stupid, obsession here in the US for a long time. It has mostly passed, but a few linger with the idea that it looks "more professional," even though the pros routinely wear different lengths.)
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Sleeve lengths. Who bothers themselves with such nonsense? It cannot be related to professionalism in any way, shape or form. What an odd concept. Sounds like these types of ridiculous perceptions are leaving the game in the US which can only be a positive.
 
Ben448844 said:
Sleeve lengths. Who bothers themselves with such nonsense? It cannot be related to professionalism in any way, shape or form. What an odd concept. Sounds like these types of ridiculous perceptions are leaving the game in the US which can only be a positive.
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You'd be surprised how many refs ask about sleeves. Having worked in a lot of teams of 3 it's bizarre how obsessive some folk can be.
 
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