BallReviews
General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: tdub36tjt on October 20, 2013, 08:00:33 PM
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So it's time for some new shoes and I really like the look and quality of the 3G ultras but one issue. The ring of material that is around the outside of the Velcro sole really affects how I slide. I had a pair of these before and couldn't find a combination that worked and ended up giving them to a friend. So my question has anyone ever attempted to remove this outer ring of material and just use dexter slides with these shoes? I figure a good cobbler could do it for sure but just wondering if it is easier than that. Any input?
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I am afraid you might destroy the integrity of the sole. A good shoe repairman can probably give you better advice. I like the feel of Dexter SST8 but I drag my toe and wear out the push foot too quickly. That is why I went with the 3G.
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So it's time for some new shoes and I really like the look and quality of the 3G ultras but one issue. The ring of material that is around the outside of the Velcro sole really affects how I slide. I had a pair of these before and couldn't find a combination that worked and ended up giving them to a friend. So my question has anyone ever attempted to remove this outer ring of material and just use dexter slides with these shoes? I figure a good cobbler could do it for sure but just wondering if it is easier than that. Any input?
HOW does it affect your slide?
too little or too much? or what?
I don't use the full soles. I use the one that allows you to put cleats or inserts to adjust the slide. Small 1 1/8" disc with hook n loop (velcro) on them. I use my own teflon discs of different friction levels to get the slide i want/need.
I also went to the local show repairman (cobbler) to have him remove the rubber sole on the non-slide shoe (right) to replace it with leather. I shuffle and can't use the rubebr sole. It does affect the integrity of the shoe. I have need to re-glue it several times in the past few years. So be very careful in what you have the cobbler do. I'm not saying not to do it; just talk to him about it before committing to it.
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It only affects my slide sometimes. When it does I stick. Just could never find that consistent feel cause of it
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For me the outer ring AND the stitches on it seem to a lead of runaway even though I use slide pads most often like 7/8/9 from Dexter! I personally think it is the stitches.
Making changes! I'll report back Love the fit!
Regards,
Luckylefty