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Heel sticking on approach
Went bowling this afternoon and was having a problem with the heel of my slide foot sticking. There was nothing on the sole of my shoe (Dexter Ricky II wide width) or visible on the approach. It got a little better as I progressed through the 3 games, but I was never really comfortable.
The alley was a little warm and humid today. Could that have been a contributing factor?
What kind of accessories could I put in my back to help combat the sticking problem?
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Bowler
I use Easy Slide, not sure if they still sell that since my equipment is still old. You can also try cleaning your shoe with a scrub brush, but that usually messes it up for me.
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In my opinion, you should never use a wire brush on your heel unless you want to make it more tacky. You can use Easy Slide to make it slide more, but it's inconsistent. There is stuff called silicone lubricant spray that you can get at any hardware store that you can spray a small amount on the bottom and it will slide like a dream. Also works great to smooth out a thumb hole right after you drill it.
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Yes, definitely don't do it at the lanes! Forgot to add that part.
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I had a problem with the first set of cheap Dexters I bought that caused a full stop. The slide shoe broke. It was like there was a hinge at the heel and the edge would just dig in. Haven't had any problems with the pricier ones. I change the heel or sole for what I need.
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