What brand of bowling shoes do you use?

[The KingPin]

Ok so we all have bowling shoes of some color or brand.

So what do you use?

[Jord_84]

limited edition Linds. Purple with a silver toe.

[NoTapNorm]

Etonics. The lava line-red like flowing lava with shiny red at the heel and instep.

[ThongPrincess]

I don't know the model name, but they are by Circle Athletics and are Blue and Purple in color.

Since Circle Athletics is no longer, I am not looking forward to replacing them. They are very comfortable.

[The Bowling Guru]

I used Dexter SST's, black and red, with a yellow sole. I am going to upgrade though in the future, maybe to some SST 7's or 8's.

[taylorj99]

Dexter SST5's. Blue alligator and silver.

[onefrombills]

Etonic Dress Bowling Shoe (Black)

[jaws1945]

I have been using Linds for years. My current pair has held up well for the last 5 years

[kev3inp]

Dexter SST's, all black. The wife uses Dexters, but the next model after that in blue and white.

[The KingPin]

Etonic Dress Bowling Shoe (Black)


Always classy

[11 in a row]

dexters white with black/red stripthat goes along the sides and goes to the toes...

[nickcuban]

Cheapest shoes I could find at Sports authority... So Brunswick $30 specials :)

[Windfall]

Dyno-Thane Shufflers>> Now 3G Shufflers.

[Strike Domination]

Dexters here. For my next pair I can't figure out if I want Dexter's again. I've heard great things about the 3Gs

[No Open Tenths]

Dexter sst5 comforts, man I wish I could find another pair. I picked these up online for ~60$, should have bought two pair at that price,doh.
I had sst6lx with the kangaroo leather before these which I like but I tend to wear out the inside of the heel on them all.
My first real bowling shoes were sst1's, blue suede,FTW!

[branstew]

Dexter`s SST8, red heal / White sole

[Graaille]

Etonics - but I'm looking at a pair of Dyno's that a guy has left over at a pro shop.....

[Jrock4207]

The most basic cheapest black dexters you can get and proud of it. I dont need nothing fancy cuz I am easy going

[Jord_84]

I'm thinking it may be time to replace my linds. They have a lot of wear, but the stitching is still good....but now I've noticed cracks in the soles. Is that reason enough to start looking at a new pair? Or should I hang onto them?

[jmainville]

Dexter SST6's. had em for about 5 years and I love em. hope I never have to get another pair

[mikeyyy44805]

I have ETONIC... They are pretty sweet. Not sure exactly what the name is....

[MH1313]

I'm thinking it may be time to replace my linds. They have a lot of wear, but the stitching is still good....but now I've noticed cracks in the soles. Is that reason enough to start looking at a new pair? Or should I hang onto them?

i would definitely get a new pair! I rolled in SST1's for 10+ years, and while at nationals I picked up a pair of SST5's...a whole new world! My original shoes are still in decent shape, but the stitching was starting to stretchout and the sliding sole wasn't in the greatest shape. I gained some consistency with the new shoes, since they didn't have crap all over them ;)

[Jord_84]

Yeah, my slide sole looks like crap.
I'm gonna have to save up for those sweet, tacky, etonics!

[MH1313]

Yeah, my slide sole looks like crap.
I'm gonna have to save up for those sweet, tacky, etonics!

haha yeah thats right you do like the crazy shoes!!!

[Jord_84]

yeah....but now I'm thinking sensibly about getting shoes with changeable slide soles....figure I'll get more use out of them that way.

So now I'm looking at the Etonic ESL-Lady Pro.
They're not too tacky...but they'll be practical.

[Graaille]

Aaah yes, but there's always a way to make boring shoes tacky/flamboyant if you're willing to put in the time and/or effort to do so.

[onefrombills]

I have ETONIC... They are pretty sweet. Not sure exactly what the name is....

I use the Dress Shoe Etonic's .....Love the higher arch

[Strike Domination]

Just got some SST7s, pretty cool shoes.

[Jord_84]

Aaah yes, but there's always a way to make boring shoes tacky/flamboyant if you're willing to put in the time and/or effort to do so.

true.
I found a nice, tacky pair of etonic ess action metallic bowling shoes....but they don't have the changeable slide sole :(

[MH1313]

true.
I found a nice, tacky pair of etonic ess action metallic bowling shoes....but they don't have the changeable slide sole :(

just buy a pair of white sst 4's or something similar, then break out the tape and paint! Make them yours!!! then you get the best of both worlds!

you could even use that super cool puffy glitter paint :)

glitter is the herpes of the crafting world...

[Jord_84]

just buy a pair of white sst 4's or something similar, then break out the tape and paint! Make them yours!!! then you get the best of both worlds!

you could even use that super cool puffy glitter paint :)

glitter is the herpes of the crafting world...

hahahahahah!
I'm looking for tacky....not cheap. which is hard to do.
I'm thinking glitter is a BAD idea.

[MH1313]

thats a valid point...ya know though according to the Television, those darn sharpies come in every color and you can do anything with them!
haha

[Jord_84]

I'll take pics if I get that desperate for a pair of tacky shoes!

[MH1313]

hell you could do a "mod" write up! haha

Ya know a viable option could be to get "normal non tacky" bowling shoes, then wear crazy pants or shirts instead...it will probably be easier to get what you are looking for

[Jord_84]

hell you could do a "mod" write up! haha

Ya know a viable option could be to get "normal non tacky" bowling shoes, then wear crazy pants or shirts instead...it will probably be easier to get what you are looking for
Do they still make hammer pants?


j/k


you got me thinking with the glitter......I'm tempted to do a number on my old shoes just for fun.
I can picture it now.....those stupid neon curly shoelaces....a neon pink and silver checked pattern on the toes....they'd be utterly distracting and blinding under a blacklight...

but we're going to have to use our imaginations, my mom called dibs on my linds when I replace em.

[MH1313]

hammer pants? not sure...Zubas? YES!!!

I wonder if the glitter wouldn't get all over the approaches and **** people off though...

[Jord_84]

hammer pants would be awesome.
everytime I got a strike....I'd yell "Stop, hammer time"....and do the running man all the way back down the approach.

might be hard for me to pull off the hammer pants....being a girl and all....guys get to do all the fun stuff.

[Evilash71]

Right now i use the circle athletics(recently bought out by Columbia 300). Black, with orange trim. Fairly inexpensive and have done the trick nicely. Later I'll get some Dexter SSTs or Etonics. But i saw these and needed some quickly so i purchased them and they have been fine. They also came with shoe covers and a bag so that worked out well.

[Graaille]

hammer pants would be awesome.
everytime I got a strike....I'd yell "Stop, hammer time"....and do the running man all the way back down the approach.

might be hard for me to pull off the hammer pants....being a girl and all....guys get to do all the fun stuff.

Hammer pants know no gender, just think of them as harem pants instead if it helps.

[mikeyyy44805]

Man I can NOT wait for my Etonics to die... Lol.. I seen the SST's, and they are awesome...

I am going to try to get a pair of those when i get the money.... :)

[Hammerguy529]

Dexter sst-5's! here....

[MH1313]

hammer pants would be awesome.
everytime I got a strike....I'd yell "Stop, hammer time"....and do the running man all the way back down the approach.

might be hard for me to pull off the hammer pants....being a girl and all....guys get to do all the fun stuff.

I'm thoroughly confident that anyone can pull of anything so long as they do it with conviction! if you are going to do it you have to do it all the way!!!

I would also like to reccomend adding a fade haircut with lightning bolts on the side!

[Hammerguy529]

Hammer pants LOL.......that surely would be a sight to see at the local bowling center.....:D

[mrbill]

Ok so we all have bowling shoes of some color or brand.

So what do you use?

I got some old wide black and silver shoes> I like them but there starting to hurt in the right pinky toe.
Thinking of putting some insoles in them..:confused:

[Alakazam]

I'm using a pair of SST6 LX's that I've had for about 4 years now. I recently had some foot problems like mrbill is experiencing and switched out the insoles for some Dr. Scholls inserts, it made a world of difference in comfort, I just think they were finally broken down.

[extraacount]

Dexters, not sure the full name of the shoe that i wear. Its white completely white with some blue writing / words. The soles are blue

[Stormed1]

SST6's Black although my right shoe will be a custom shoe due to the deformity of my foot due to Charcot. will probably also have 3g Tour Ultra's later this year

[BowlnBrat]

Brunswick Bloom...white/navy and I LOVE EM!

[elky57]

Etonic Stabilite

[messenger87]

I have a pair of Jason II. I have had them since i started bowling. I haven't grown much since then. But i do need to replace them. The Jason III have fixed the problem with the model i have. The slide pad detaches from the shoe where your foot bends cause that is where the pad stops. Now with the new model it goes further back and past the bend point.

[123seeyah]

using a Dexter SST6

[sparesr4sissies]

I'm still using my Dynothane ABS's from 6 years ago. They're still holding up great!

[mike-boogie]

I have two pairs of 3G shoes with the sliders on the left feet and rubber sole on the rights. Love them, and I can interchange the sliding soles according to lane approach conditions.

[Maine Man]

Dexter SST6 LX for me.

[Beech]

i use dexter sst5s i think there awesome 1st pair of shoes ive owned.

[Drano]

I have a pair of Dexter Courage's :O

They're pretty cool

[yeehayashi]

Dexter SST6 LX's are my favorite shoe. Too bad they don't make this one anymore. Loved the kangaroo leather & the wide width and they fit like a glove. I also have the SST5 & SST7 and they are real good too, but nowhere near as comfortable as the SST6 LXs. I just picked up a pair of the 3G Tour Ultras and will use them once the SST6s wear out.

[stretchmike2005]

i have just bought a pair of etonics lh 13 shoes they are good so far

[Zoomie]

The kangaroo skin shoes are the softest shoe that you do not have to break in. With the replacable tip on your trailing foot you cant wear them out.

[Jord_84]

Just got a new pair of Etonic Stabilite Lady Pro 1's this week.
They fit well, they look sharp, and I like the replaceable slide sole feature.

Just getting used to the rather large heel on the shoe. It's kinda tacky and it's making me stick. I'm hoping the heel will wear smooth...otherwise I'm thinking about gluing a piece of felt on it.

[owlish]

Ok so we all have bowling shoes of some color or brand.

So what do you use?

I use 3G Touring, men's. They are very very comfortable and do not hurt my feet when playing 10+ games in them. I also have a pair of Etonic basic shoe that have a flame design on them, my first shoe. I lend them to my friends when we go bowling and mainly use my 3G all the time. Since I'm league-ing in them I should practice in them, just my philosophy.

[Wild-PinWolf]

High-Kore, grey leather.

[Stormed1]

I am currently using a 3G tour Ultra for my left shoe (slide foot) and have a Black SST6LE as a backup. Also picking up a larger 3G Shuffler a half size bigger for when my foot is bigger

[The Mayor]

I use a SST 5 Comfort on my left foot and an older SST 5 Select on my right (pushoff) foot. I can make a slide shoe work forever, but my pushoff foot always falls apart.

[orin419]

it really depends on what you can aford to buy,,,, but me i like a flat shoe with no heal ,,,, but there are people that like a shoe with a heal.....but the better you get,, the better shoe you will need ,,,, it boils down to what you can aford and use ,,,,

[got_a_300]

I use black Dexter SST's I used to use Linds years ago though.

[StormGirl]

I use a pair of Dexter SST 6's I believe. I don't mind that the right shoe isn't replaceable.

[tumblebug1949]

I have a pair of Dexter IIs. Found a new pair on e-bay for $24.95. There may be better bowling shoes out there but I have no complaints about these.

Tom

[glen290]

Im currently using a pair of Brunswick red star, only been buying cheap shoes latley as im going through a pair every 3 months as my big toe keeps wearing through the the top of them.

[littlelegs]

I'm currently wearing a cheapish pair of Dexters (can't remember the exact model name of the shoe).

They've lasted me 18 months of fairly heavy use and now need replacing. I'm still trying to decide on the replacement. They need to be fairly wide fitting, breathable i.e. probably leather (the current shoes sadly aren't) and maybe with an switchable sole/heel....

[Special_K]

ive been using some shoes that my dad gave me cuz they were working for him,my team mate needed shoes and i wanted new ones so i gave him the ones that were given to me and bought me new etonic http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/kylevh20/IMAG0740.jpg

[Corvault]

I went out on a limb and got a pair of Lind's John. They are black leather with a couple of classy when pinstripes down the sides and white pinstripe laces. I like them pretty good, but they are a little loose. I used to have quite a bit of toe drag which quickly wore out the black material around the bottom of the shoe, and actually the leather a little. In all fairness it was a pretty aggressive drag, but it still did a number on my poor shoes. The soles seem nice and solid even after hundreds of games. I've only taken a shoe brush to them once and they're still sliding like day one, and the traction shoe is just awesome. All in all, they were a 1/2 size too big and wore down quickly (though that is likely my fault.) Everything else about these shoes leaves little to be complained about, so I give it a 4/5.

[americantrotter]

Dexter Jacks.

Cheap and comfortable. Can't say much for the soles though. But to me it doesnt matter, I don't like a lot of slide.

I'd like a pair that arent black or white. There are very few (if not black or white) that aren't tacky looking 1990's tennis shoes.

[striker12]

i use etonic black/black bowling shoes they are a 1 foot slider shoes they work nice and fit perfect also forgot they are wide

[MFein]

Dexter SST8s. The most comfortable shoe I've ever worn, hands down. I've been through Linds, Dexter, and Etonic and I must say I'm very pleased with the SST8s.

[HvilleRoller]

Dexter SST's in all white. Awesome shoe.

[runkle]

I find that our alley is keep extremely warm and therefore my feet sweat, I found a pair of Dexter Womens Mary Jane Sandal Bowling Shoes, which are more open on top and still allow you to tighten them up for a good fit! Great for casual bowling and keeping you cool during a few game stretch!

[mojojojo]

Dexter sst8's anything with interchangeable soles and heels will do

[x-mantwohand]

dexter sst8

[greycat]

got a pair of sst 5, sst, and ricky. I tried circle but they were too flat on my arches.

[shane]

I have an old school pair of SST4s--the black ones with the white stripe on the side and 'SST4' text on the sides. They are like new, bought them just before I stopped bowling--you think Im going to get laughed out of the house when I wear those or are they still modern enough to wear? Doesnt really matter, because they are nice enough that Im not buying any new ones--just curious.

[J Anderson]

I have an old school pair of SST4s--the black ones with the white stripe on the side and 'SST4' text on the sides. They are like new, bought them just before I stopped bowling--you think Im going to get laughed out of the house when I wear those or are they still modern enough to wear? Doesnt really matter, because they are nice enough that Im not buying any new ones--just curious.

I've bowled in a sport league the last few years. A lot of guys who bring 6 or more balls, have or soon will have their PBA cards. In short, some really serious bowlers. No one has ever made fun of me when I've worn my cheapest pair of dexters. Generally if they notice an older style of shoes the comments will be positive, like, " I used to have a pair of those, they were great!"

[slmrcs]

Dexter SST 4
Bought in 1998 for $130, with some of the first money I ever earned myself.
It was worth it.
Although I need to add some crazy glue to sole last week, as shoe beginning to fall apart.

[TheSheibs]

I had a cheap pair of Brunswick shoes from Sportsmart(that's right for those who remember them before they were taken over by Sports Authority) that my dad bought me back in the 90's. They were in bad shape when I started bowling again last year. I upgraded to black Dexter Turbo 2. Great looking shoes that look even better Woth the light gray laces.

[martinezsam2495]

Pinseekers,
I like them and their comfortable. :]

[Hampe]

I got white Dexter Magnums......I like them because they look similar to the white K-Swiss shoes I usually wear. I've already got two extra pair at home for when the one's I've got now wear out.

[The German Shepherd]

Dexter. I have always worn Dexter. I will always wear Dexter.

Jay

[steven408]

just got a pair 3g tour ultras in black and loving them

[americantrotter]

Got my first real pair at Christmas. SST-8's. White with the black and gold around the laces.

Put my worn out Jacks in my locker. Means I can just show up and bowl now with my 2 balls also there.

[ZRock]

Personally i'm still using my old dexter sst10s

[xthe_charismatic_enigmax]

I've had three pairs of shoes..the first were old school white Dexter's. The second were Black and Gold Dexter's which I left in a bowling alley in Lexington, KY..lol The pair I've used ever since an ex-girlfriend bought for me for my birthday one year..again, black Dexter's with gold accents..the best pair of shoes are the ones you didn't have to pay for. =D

[e-tank]

Feels weird saying this thread is 4 years old. Seems like 09 was just yesterday :(

And i use Dexter Ricky ll

[ecub]

I use Dexter SST8.

[Fishhawk]

Pyramid Ram. Cheap, comfy and get the job done. No complaints!

[I suck at bowling]

All black Dexters SSTs.

[explorer05]

Dynorooze had them for 6 years now. My Dexter's never lasted had to replace every year.

[SmilingBowler]

I wear AMF bowling shoes. Bought them at Sears.
They last me about 3 years. Less than $30 - that's less than $10/year in shoes.

http://www.sears.com/amf-mens-bowling-shoe-size/p-080W044730114001P?prdNo=5

[SmilingBowler]

I've been shopping around for my next pair of bowling shoes. I currently have AMF universal style shoes, where both shoe soles are identical. I'm scouting bowling shoes that are righty specific, where the left sole is a sliding sole, the right sole is a traction sole - more like a sneaker - for a stronger push from the fourth step into the slide step.

These are the three at the top of my list and I'm considering each, but would like to try them on first.

Pyramid:
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-shoes/Pyramid/10497/Men-s-Ra-Black-Right-Handed.html

Brunswick:
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-shoes/Brunswick/10534/Men-s-Steeler-Right-Handed.html

Etonic:
http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-shoes/Etonic/8720/Men-s-Sport-Strike-X-Black-Right-Handed.html#

These are all in my "Under $70" price range. Not that I wouldn't love having top of the line Dexter's. I'll wait until I can compete at the next level (over 200 average on THS and have competed in a few tournaments) before I start buying top-shelf equipment. I'd like to know I can bowl my best with the equipment I can afford first.

To wrap this up, in short... I'd just like to know if any of you have worn or heard anything about these shoes specifically and what opinions you may like to share with us here. Thank you all.

[RoccoRock]

I just bought a pair of Etonics. As long as they hold up, I will never buy anything other than Etonics again. They are just flat out great. I know Dexter is more popular, but I can't see them being better than my Etonics. BTW, my average since buying my Etonics is around 210, before that it was around 180. Not saying it's because of the Etonics, maybe more because my 3G's sucked so much LOL.

[SmilingBowler]

Which style of Etonics did you buy? I've seen a number, but only a few select styles available at our local pro shop.

[RoccoRock]

These are the ones I use:

http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-shoes/Etonic/6645/Men-s-ESS-Interchangeable-Black-Right-Handed.html

[Bunny]

My hubby's shoes for Lebowski Fest. He bought some Linds rental shoes then taped and painted them. They look great. Spray paint really has come a long way. They dried fast and aren't cracking. He prepped with acetone and used Krylon. 784

He was using the Dexter Ricky II but recently got a pair of Pyramid Ra's. He says they are more comfortable and are Rt hand specific but they're not leather so I can see them wearing out quickly.


I just got a pair of brunspros. They're made by dexter. The all white is a little bright. I call them my magic shoes! It took a little time to wear them in but I really like the changeable heels and soles. I like a lot of slide so if the approaches are tacky I can switch to the #10 slide. Works great!

[barcar]

Dexter SS8 red/black