A few people including myself have sent emails to PBA membership in Seattle.  I've been waiting for a week and a half for a response.

As a satisfied owner of ABS Tour Ultras... I find it hard to justify having to get new shoes for a couple regionals I bowl in each year.  Besides the ABS shoes were marketed by Dynothane in the first place as well.  I have no problem covering up the logos, but dang, to outright ban them sucks in this case.  I understand the PBA needs to protect their sponsors, but I believe this case is a little different and could be handled more leniently especially on the regional tour where they are looking for as many entries as possible.