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Equipment Boards => Bags, Shoes, Accessories => Topic started by: guzmand19 on December 17, 2005, 02:24:15 AM

Title: Shoe advice
Post by: guzmand19 on December 17, 2005, 02:24:15 AM

Well I have finally broken down and decided to pony up for a nice pair of bowling shoes.  I usually bowl 5-10 games a week, and am looking for my first performance shoe.  I really like the Dexter 5 LX interchangeable sole, but see they make a 6 and 7 as well.  Are there any real differences other than cost and the 2 extra soles?  

Also, are there companies I should look at harder, or stay away from entirely?  Any advice would be great.  Im looking in the neighborhood of 150ish.  I'm a 10.5 and right handed if thats important..

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D <~~~~ Used to be terrible wiffing 10 pins.  Now through much practice, can wiff any single pin spare at any time.

Darrell Guzman
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Title: Re: Shoe advice
Post by: DON DRAPER on December 17, 2005, 11:38:49 AM

first of all the cheapest place to buy your shoes is at
www.buddiesproshop.com  ------great service and you'll save alot of money. dexter's sst 6 lx's are a great combination of comfort and performance.

Title: Re: Shoe advice
Post by: brinen28 on December 17, 2005, 11:56:30 AM

message sent

Title: Re: Shoe advice
Post by: 102101 on December 17, 2005, 12:29:53 PM

Agree 100% with Greg about the SST6 LX's
great feel, performance, and durability.
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102101? Hmmmm

Title: Re: Shoe advice
Post by: Panic on December 17, 2005, 04:59:43 PM

stick with dexter, theyre the best
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Title: Re: Shoe advice
Post by: eolson78 on December 17, 2005, 05:25:26 PM

etonic rock out

Title: Re: Shoe advice
Post by: D Scott Johnson on December 17, 2005, 07:32:33 PM

I used to love Dexter SST series but I found the non-slide foot toe would not even last an entire season.  I loved the feel and they were very comfortable but I was buying a new pair nearly every year.

Then, I tried some ABS (Dyno-Thane) Kangaroo's (Dyno-roo's) with the toe cap on the non-slide foot.  Same comfort and feel as the Dexters, maybe a tad lighter.  But, I have had my current pair for two years this Christmas and passed on a new pair because these are still in great shape.

I bowl four leagues a week, tournaments many weekends, and at least one day of practice.

Yes, they are more expensive but to me they have been worth it.  Consider the ABS shoes, you won't be disappointed.

Scott