I am thinking of buying a pair of 3G Tour or Sport Ultras. I bought a pair of Dexter SST6 LE in June and the rubber on the push off toe is already wearing off. How do the 3G shoes rank in stability when you slide? I've heard everybody who likes these say that the leather is very soft and they are comfortable, but how sturdy are they? I have bad feet and jnees and need all the stability I can get!

they are very  durable shoes, and comfortable.. but if your concerned about wearing the the push off shoe. You may have the same wearing on the inside sole just like the sst6s.. I havent had any wearing out of either pair of my 7s though.. I think its because the toe of the shoes is different..

I have a pair of 3G's that I have worn the toe out on in about 6 months or less. I did the same to my Etonic's and have come to the conclusion that it's the way I drag my toe during my slide step! They're great shoes, but so is the Etonic's.
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yes that is true but mout just dont wear the toe down they also wear down the inside part of the sole where the removable cap and show meet.. lord knows I do..

The stability when you slide Is good just as so with the dexters.. The only etonics I have tried were the dress shoes..They were good But I actually prefer the wide base of my sst7's.. I'm not knicking any other shoes because I still ove my ultras.. They are the lightest and softest bowling shoes I have ever felt

If you haven't order the 3Gs yet, go get some SST8s. I have worn holes in 3 pairs of ABS. I have the SST7s and 8s right now. There is a new product coming out for the 8s that will make everyone happy that wear through their push-off soles. The new push-off soles on the 8s will protect the shoes and they will have to be replaced instead of the shoes all together. I have the prototype of this sole and it is working great. I see this making the SST8s the most popular shoe around. And on the comfort part, the 3Gs fit tighter and are a little lighter, but I think the SSTs offer more support.

I'm not sure when they will be coming out. I will try to find out this week for you. I know that a couple pros are using the sole right now along with myself.