2 SHOE, or not 2 SHOE!!
Ok,,, I think I need to learn to slide, to take my game to the next level!! What is the best damn shoe out there, I don't care how much!! It needs to be very comfortable, due to problems I have with my feet. Simi flat footed and discomfort when wearing most shoes.
Is Dexter the best, and any style SOFTER then another? I think bowing in sandals, with no slide has taken me as far as I can go!! Tell me what to get,,, and like Capt Parcard of the Star ship Enterprise,,,, I "Will make it so"!!
I have some neuropathy in my feet, from a back injury while working as an Iron Worker.. thanks for any, advice!!
As many of you know I have been bowling in sandals with open toes, since I started,,, ( that includes my 300 a couple weeks ago). I am going to purchase them from bowling.com... they seem to have a great selection!
Last edited by MICHAEL; 05-01-2013 at 12:09 AM.
Also,,, what about the changeable soles,,, and heels?? Do they hold up? Does changing the heel help a lot? (What should a bowler look for in his slide with an adjustable heel? On the slide foot do some heels slide more then others, like the soles? I am at a lost, but want to order a pair as soon as I find out what would work best, in my case.
I have the Dexter SST8s. I had a problem with the traction sole catching and folding under the shoe. When that happens and you accidentally walk on it the velcro on the sole is toast. With the replacement I've been careful to make sure that its just a little bit shy of the edge and its been fine.Originally Posted by MICHAEL
I haven't experimented with the heels. I have tried different slide soles. Most of the time the S8 gives me all the slide I want. The S6 works okay, and the S10 was just way too slippery.
In theory the heel is your brake, it should have a bit more friction then whatever slide sole you're using.
The shoes come with an assortment of soles and heels in a bag that has a table printed on it giving the relative slide distance for all the heel / sole combinations.
John
I also have the SST8s. I haven't had any problems with them, though I've only had them for two weeks. I have the more slippery heel on my slide foot. Then depending on where I bowl, I switch between the S8 and S10 sole. At my practice lanes, my shoe wouldn't slide with the S8's but I rubbed just a small amount of baby powder on it and the slide just the right amount. Can't wait to see how that works at league tonight.
I have the SST8's and I love them. I use the S8 sole as well as J Anderson. S10 almost made me fall on my arse it was so slick lol
So I guess Dexter is the best bowling shoe on the market. Let me know Ben, what you think after league tonight. thanks J for the information also.... Did both of you order the same size of your regular shoe? I have read that they fit loser, rather then tighter according to your regular size. Did you find that to be true?
My normal shoes are 9E. My Dexters are 8 1/2 2W
John
I ordered my regular shoe size and they seem to fit just fine :-) I also ordered the sure-fit insurance from bowlingball.com and didn't have to use it.
Also one more thing, look into the SST6 as well. Also a fantastic shoe, just has a synthetic upper instead of leather. I'm a man who appreciats the finer things so I wanted leather but my partner has the 6's, he loves them, and the upper still feels really high quality.
Ben,,,LOL,,, I 2 appreciate the finer things in life, will probably go with the real deal! I noticed your living in CA! I moved from Modesto Ca,, 95350,,, about 4 years ago... Lived there for 6 years.... Had a lot of great adventures while there... Love the Place!
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