I'm returning back to bowling after about a 8 year stint away from the sport.  I bowled in the summer and walked away with a 160 average because I started the season off poorly with good game spikes but more down games.  I've tightened up my game and raised it about 25 pins and still going up.  All that said, I broke my foot in the middle of league (yes I bowled standing still.. it was great though.  My average went up.  LOL)

Now I feel the need to get  a more supporting shoe because my bone density isn't what it used to be and I don't want may more breaks. Hence my question.  I'm purchasing some shoes in the next few days and would like your opinion.  Please-I do not want to start any shoe war, just know your opinions.  You can now get them all within 30 dollars of each other so price isn't a huge issue.

Thanks!

I'm sincerely glad you've found relief with your Plantar Fasciitis. It's one of the most painful foot ailments anyone can experience, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
 
I guess we're going to have to look at custom insoles differently. The surface of a ball and it's contact with the lane is the most important aspect of reaction. Similarly, optimal foot positioning  in the heel cup and the arch are the most important aspects for support. SST8s have more than adequate cushioning in the outer sole construction to allow quality custom insoles to do their job. Between 25-30 games of bowling a week, and hiking 5-10 elevated miles a day, using quality insoles save my feet.
 
I'm glad you're able to perform many athletic activities without them.

So guys I picked up the SST 8's.  Very solid shoe.  I'm happy about 90 percent of the way through.  Even though, it seems to give a lot of support, it's not the most comfy shoe.  I just picked them up yesterday so, I think I'm going to pick some new inserts for them and go from there.  Nice, well produced shoe.

 
In the long run, I think you'll be happy with the SST8's. They do take some games to break in. It was about 20 games for me before the leather started softening up, and the footbeds began forming to my feet. It didn't take long before I gave no thought to shoes while on the lanes. My personal opinion is that it's the price for having the rigidity necessary in a bowling shoe.
 
It's always a good choice to have a decent insert in place of the limp insoles that come with most shoes. There is no substitute for having an insert designed for the shape of your foot instead of the generics that most people just live with. Your feet will thank you in the long run.
 
On the SST8s, avoid bending the shoe beyond the bend angle of your feet while pivoting on the lanes. The one weak spot on SST8s is the outer rubber sole, and they can crack when bent too far. Dexter did correct this flaw on the 9s, but if you're careful you should be OK.   

Ummmmmmm...  Guys I'm really not as stupid as my last post would suggest. It's auto correct.

I bowled my first league night in my SST8's and they were fantastic!  No pain. No stress. I forgot all about planting my foot and had a decent night.