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Title: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: baltimora on January 07, 2007, 10:45:38 AM

I have Linds XXXTra shoes that are supposed to be wide width. My little toe is starting to hurt frequently after I bowl. I have had these shoes since beginning of season so it isn't like it is a newness problem. Has anyone else had comfort problems with Linds and what brands are better for someone like myself who has small (9) but extremely wide (ie fat) feet? I had a pair of Linds PSS which I loved for comfort but lasted one season before coming undone.
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Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: LuvThatWhiteDot on January 07, 2007, 08:51:51 PM

Dexters tend to be wider than Linds, so you might want to look into them for comfort.  I wore Linds for years but had to give them up due to a bout of plantar fasciitis (I tried all sorts of inserts in my Linds to no avail).

I would suggest going to a pro shop to try them on before buying so you'll know they fit properly (whatever brand you plan to choose).
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Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: cyzey on January 07, 2007, 09:24:09 PM

get a pair of sst from dexter.  you may be able to find the ex-wide size

Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: CoachTim on January 25, 2007, 03:12:18 PM

My most recent LINDS EXXXTra are Mexico made and are horrible, falling apart and I stick quite often even with the deerskin inserts. My feet hurt every night after bowling. I am looking to move to Dexter/Bruns/Dyno/Etonic/???
I need help too.

Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: V Spec 11 on January 25, 2007, 03:25:04 PM

I have had linds for 5-6 years and have had no problem except the gold paint rubbing off the toe.  I am thinking about getting Dexter's also.  At the time lind was the only company that made size 14
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Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: rexb300 on February 05, 2007, 04:52:57 PM

I haved Linds for years
but I got a pair of exttra's
and my big toe hurts after couple of games
there are not wide enough
since they went to mexico

Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: charlest on February 05, 2007, 05:10:39 PM

I've had Linds since 1984 or thereabouts.

I am wearing a pair of Linds Exxxtras made in Wisconsin. When I heard they were moving to Mexico (and now I think they are made in China), I proceeded to buy a 2nd pair made in the USA. I still have the 2nd pair and am still wearing my original  11 Wides. I now wear an 11 1/2 EEEE, but the 11 EE MADE IN AMERICA are still comfortable. I will ocassionally buy a pair of sole inserts for them, but that's about it.

I tried a pair of Dexter's in 1997/8 time period, but they were already falling apart, after only 3 months of wear, even though they were made in the USA.  Haven't tried Dexters since; figure they're still crap.

Next when my 2nd pair of USA-made Linds wear out around 2025/2030, will probably be a pair of DynaRooz.
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Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: Cambumbo on February 05, 2007, 06:52:51 PM

I use two pairs of Linds, one 10.5 EE purchased in 1989 and another pair 11 D purchased in 1997 that are still in great shape and feel great as well. I had a pair of Dexter's SST1 that lasted two years and came apart. I figure "if it ain't broke don't fix it."

Title: Re: Linds Shoe Comfort
Post by: Smash49 on February 11, 2007, 01:24:18 PM

I have 2 pair of Lind's Classics and they are uncomfortable.  I did not buy them for comfort but for the construction and durability.  I wear bowling shoes sometimes more than 8 hours a day.  I can not do it in the Lind's.  They have still benn fantasic shoes and worth every cent.  For comfort I wear Etonic ESL Classics.  I wear them at trade shows, coaching and while bowling.  Many days I wear them more than my street shoes.  The quality has been great.

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