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Football Officiating => General Discussion => Topic started by: IllRef on June 16, 2025, 02:06:35 PM

Title: Turf shoes
Post by: IllRef on June 16, 2025, 02:06:35 PM

I've been wearing baseball turf shoes for football officiating on turf fields. The little nubs on the turf shoes give good traction. I recently saw on TV a D1 baseball umpire wear black On shoes while umpiring. Has anyone worn either Hoka or On shoes while officiating football?

I wear Hokas while running outside of football, but wasn't sure if either one is good for the start/stop motion while officiating football.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Turf shoes
Post by: dammitbobby on June 16, 2025, 02:26:43 PM

The best shoes I've found are Nike Zegama trail running shoes, specifically the 1st gen (I think they're on 2nd gen now, and look/fit different.) They have a vibram outsole that is super grippy regardless of grass or turf, wet or dry.  They are pricey though but worth the cost to me.

Title: Re: Turf shoes
Post by: VALJ on June 25, 2025, 09:14:45 PM

I have a pair of all black Hoka trail runners (Challenger ATR) for turf fields.  I absolutely love the .

Title: Re: Turf shoes
Post by: IllRef on June 26, 2025, 03:48:03 PM

I'll check them out. Thank you for the replies.