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Offline Storm13

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Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« on: July 25, 2018, 09:58:26 AM »
I am a new official to football and need help figuring out the best shoes to get.  I will be working about half my games on grass and half on turf.  Thanks
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2018, 10:48:43 AM »
Addidas Turf Hogs work well on both unless it's particularly wet on the grass
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2018, 12:20:02 PM »
Quote from: goodgrr on July 25, 2018, 10:48:43 AM
Addidas Turf Hogs work well on both unless it's particularly wet on the grass
what he said.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2018, 12:38:32 PM »
in my opinion it may depend on if you state allows you to wear white on your shoes.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2018, 02:40:14 PM »
I got some Nike Zoom that I plan to use on turf this year. SOOOOO comfortable. Quite a bit of white in them, though so like others have mentioned if you have to do pure black then those are out.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2018, 04:42:29 PM »
We can have some white but are asked to keep it to a minimum. 
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2018, 11:16:24 AM »
not a personal knock on anyone as they have no control over this but for States and/or Assns not to allow white is so outdated.
Goodness, anymore it's darn difficult to find all black shows - vs 15 yrs ago when all black was maybe the norm for HS.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2018, 01:10:11 PM »
yea in WV for the first time in history we are allowed to wear "predominately Black shoes with some white accents."  With that in mind, here are the shoes that i purchased for the upcoming season.  I emailed them tot he state office to make sure i was ok to order these.  Got these for less than $50 including shipping.

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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2018, 05:57:58 AM »
Quote from: goodgrr on July 25, 2018, 10:48:43 AM
Addidas Turf Hogs work well on both unless it's particularly wet on the grass

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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2018, 09:27:46 AM »
Quote from: WVABJ1807 on July 26, 2018, 01:10:11 PM
yea in WV for the first time in history we are allowed to wear "predominately Black shoes with some white accents."  With that in mind, here are the shoes that i purchased for the upcoming season.  I emailed them tot he state office to make sure i was ok to order these.  Got these for less than $50 including shipping.


Where did you buy the UA shoes?  I am interested but can not find them.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2018, 10:57:27 AM »
baseballmonkey.com
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2018, 11:20:13 AM »
Quote from: Storm13 on July 27, 2018, 09:27:46 AM

Where did you buy the UA shoes?  I am interested but can not find them.

I have these as well, purchaseofficials.com has them. Though I bought mine on Amazon. They are the UA Deception Trainer.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2018, 01:17:12 PM »
I ordered another pair of Boombah Epic Turf in all black. Great shoe, lightweight. I wear 13. It is on clearance for 39.99. Check out boombah.com then select Clearance, mens' footwear, men's turf
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2018, 03:00:28 PM »
i ahve a pair of 11 of the UA shoes, that i would let go for what i paid for them.  i need a different size.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2018, 08:08:27 PM »
Quote from: WVABJ1807 on July 27, 2018, 03:00:28 PM
i ahve a pair of 11 of the UA shoes, that i would let go for what i paid for them.  i need a different size.

I need a size 12 but thanks...I was looking for the all black Turf Hogs bug found these adidas that I am thinking about getting.

https://us.sportsdirect.com/adidas-goletto-mens-astro-turf-trainers-263041?colcode=26304103
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2018, 09:32:39 AM »
I'm a fan of the Under Armour Ultimate Turf Trainer Field Shoe, which I got from purchaseofficials.com. I like them for both turf and grass, good grip and plenty of cushion.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2018, 10:26:56 AM »
Welcome to our forum, Maineac, by your handle - I guess they still call it that - I assume that you ,too , must be from the grand state of Maine tiphat:. I hope you find Refstripes both enjoyable and informative. While the Under Armor shoe is quite suitable for turf and grass, you may wish a journey to LL Bean's for games north of the Androscoggin River or beyond Columbus Day :). PM me ,if you wish, as I'll be making my rounds to all the chapters next week. AYUH
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2018, 10:42:51 AM »
Quote from: Ralph Damren on July 30, 2018, 10:26:56 AM
Welcome to our forum, Maineac, by your handle - I guess they still call it that - I assume that you ,too , must be from the grand state of Maine tiphat:. I hope you find Refstripes both enjoyable and informative. While the Under Armor shoe is quite suitable for turf and grass, you may wish a journey to LL Bean's for games north of the Androscoggin River or beyond Columbus Day :). PM me ,if you wish, as I'll be making my rounds to all the chapters next week. AYUH

I am. See you next week bub!
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2018, 02:09:53 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Damren on July 30, 2018, 10:26:56 AM
...as I'll be making my rounds to all the chapters next week. AYUH

In one week?  You are definitely not in Texas.   ;D
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #19 on: July 31, 2018, 08:01:53 AM »
Quote from: JasonTX on July 30, 2018, 02:09:53 PM
In one week?  You are definitely not in Texas.   ;D
Sunday - Bangor -10 miles from home
Monday - Winslow - 60 miles
Tuesday - Saco - 135 miles
Wends - Augusta- 90 miles....and home again....

Having spent time in Texas during the late 60's, I realize it's huge size. As I recall, in the Texan constitution is the ability to separate into 5 states if they should choose.  :o I've been told by the guys from Alaska that much of the travel of teams and officials is by plane.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #20 on: July 31, 2018, 08:27:47 AM »
Quote from: Storm13 on July 27, 2018, 08:08:27 PM
I need a size 12 but thanks...I was looking for the all black Turf Hogs bug found these adidas that I am thinking about getting.

https://us.sportsdirect.com/adidas-goletto-mens-astro-turf-trainers-263041?colcode=26304103

In my opinion, the sole pattern is good for grip on turf but not enough for grass if slightly damp.

A number of our officials use that model of Addidas but with the firm ground sole which works for turf and softer grass

https://us.sportsdirect.com/adidas-goletto-firm-ground-football-boots-mens-203041?colcode=20304103
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #21 on: July 31, 2018, 08:51:43 AM »
This looks likea cleat to me.  IMO, no official in any outdoor sport should be wearing a cleat. 
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #22 on: July 31, 2018, 09:13:15 AM »
Why would you say "no official in any outdoor sport should be wearing a cleat."
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #23 on: July 31, 2018, 09:19:11 AM »
Especially in football. One it looks bad, IMO.  2, if you step on a hand with cleats, you could do some damage.  i dont want that either.
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Re: Best Shoes to use for Grass and Turf
« Reply #24 on: July 31, 2018, 09:57:51 AM »
Looks a lot worse when an official falls head over their tail because they don't have sufficient grip IMO.

They may look like cleats however we are finding more and more sites with turf insisting on this type of footwear.

Hear's an example: http://packmeadow.co.uk/footwear/

BTW, I don't know any official who has ever stood on a player
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