Author Topic: Do bowling shoes make a huge difference? (Read 12750 times)

Kid Jete · « **on:** February 03, 2004, 11:07:29 AM »

I'm not talking rentals versus a $150 pair but more like a $50 versus a $150 pair. Is it worth spending an extra $80-$100 for the nicest shoes out there or is the difference small enough to not bother? I want to buy a pair of Dexter SST6's in burgundy because I love the look of them but I really don't know how practical that would be considering the amount I would use them. Should I just go with a $40-$50 pair so I don't have to sell a kidney to get the top of the line model?
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rec2123 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2004, 02:28:16 AM »

i dont think that shoes matter...i bought a pair of dexters they werent that expensive,i think what matters most is a timely approch on the lanes,staying square to the foul line and a good release. get the cheaper pair if they stick a little when u slide put some baby powder on ur slide foot...should give a better slide

mike

9erfan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2004, 04:28:58 AM »

I believe they do matter, if you are going to bowl in different houses the approaches are never the same,(I use 3 soles& 2 heels). I started with a Dexter tennis shoe style and my left knee was killing me, the pro shop took them back and sold me the Dexter 6's and no knee pain.

Da_Lefty · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2004, 05:15:10 AM »

I believe it is also how much you bowl, I mean i have bought 2 pair of shoes. A pair of SST5 and a pair of the ABS. For the money they are worth it, I mean they are very comfertable and you get the heels and soles which will also help your balance and approach.

Craig
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Rev_O · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2004, 05:15:52 AM »

try bowling in reno in a regular pair of bowling shoes. GOOD LUCK!!
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TheBowlingKid25 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2004, 07:18:48 AM »

Im looking for new shoes to. I want shoes with the replacable soles and heels, because right now I have a pair of $30 shoes that I have a sock over so they slide because they suck so much. What would you suggest for a cheaper pair of these? I dont want to pay $200 for shoes. I mean I dont expect anything for like $50 I know, but I dont want to pay anymore then like $150. If you have any sggestions message me please!

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1fife · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2004, 07:20:52 AM »

i think so, but i am very slide dependant

proper leverage and footing are a very important part of the game

JOE FALCO · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2004, 07:40:33 AM »

KID .. I've tried a number of different SHOE companies .. I've had problems .. STICKING on the lanes .. I've had the REPLACEABLE SOLES and HEELS .. honestly .. you never know when to make the CHANGE! I finally hit on a shoe from BONANZA FESTIVAL WORLD .. I've been using them (exclusively)for about a year with NO SLIDING PROBLEMS. Got them through Mike Cimba a BR member. If you are having SLIDE problems .. there's another BR member that is involved with SHOE SLIDES (not sure of the proper name) that I've never used .. but I've seen a LOT OF BOWLERS use them SUCCESSFULLY! I think they run under $15 and MAYBE the answer to your question (Are expensive bowling shoes necessary?)
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MoAb · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2004, 07:41:04 AM »

Shoes does make a difference and if your serious about bowling go for the $150 dollar pair. When I first went from the $50 pair of shoes to the $150 dollar pair of shoes it was like day and night. On the SST's the soles are wider,you get better control on your slide, the shoes are more confortable,, the exchangable soles will help you on sliding problem. More stable push off from the Goodyear rubber sole. I could go on all day I will stop here. I would never use baby powder on my shoes to fix a sticky approaches, it's not good for the approach it actually ends up sticking to the finisher they use on the approach and makes them stickier, also it don't last very long.
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Smash49 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2004, 08:36:09 AM »

Shoes are more important than any other part of your game. They are the foundation for where you generate power/leverage. They also have a lot to do with your health including foot and knee problems. A good shoe with a raised heal is a start. Flat bottom shoes tend to drag the whole foot when sliding and cause knee and ankle problems. What starts at your footing goes all the way up throughout your body. We test all over the country and slick synthetics are becoming more common. Even Bowler's Slide Sock may take some maintenance to combat really slick approaches. Interchangeable pads wear down and you do the samething. Scuffing the bottom with a brush lightly or using the carpet in the back area to ruff up a bit helps. Never ever use a foreign substance such as baby powder worse yet something that grabs. One of the most common questions we get is will your product work and fit on the SST6 and the answer YES. Another option for the interchangeable sole shoes!!!

Smash49
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baiki · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2004, 10:54:06 AM »

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How important are shoes? I would much rather bowl in comfortable shoes that match the approach and use a house ball than to bowl with the wrong shoes and a ball that matches the lanes.

Could'nt have word it better.

Good shoes with correct soles gives you much added confidence on your delivery.

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9andaWiggle · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2004, 11:05:40 AM »

Someone asked about $$. If $200 is a bit steep, look around and see if anyone has last years models out - you can probably pick up a similar shoe for $100-$150 and it'll work just as well. I have some SST 6's, and they're just OK. I really like the adjustable soles and heels, but my old Classic Linds were 100 times more comfortable on my foot. Maybe try on a few different brands and see what you like best before dropping the $.

I think everyone else has said the same, but if your foot slips out from under you, or sticks just once, guess where your mind is - it won't be on hitting your mark and following through. Also, the baby powder thing could get you in a fight - better take a bat to the lanes if you intend to use this method.

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rec2123 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2004, 11:09:29 AM »

people like me? i don't think so buddy. the people who mess up the approaches are the ones who walk with there sneakers on the approaches. since mostly ever house ,atleast ever house that i have done work at clean the approaches of dust an other objects a simple thing as baby powder doesn't hurt it ..never said anything about silicon or anything else pair of $50 dexters work fine,and oh yes guess what i am serious about bowling, i know people who have old bowling shoes from the 80's who still bowl with them cause they feel its there lucky pair,oh an guess what , they still bowl fine. he could get the 150 pair and still not score,he could also get the 50 dollar pair an still not score, why i said it wasn't important. dexter is a great company doesn't matter what style he gets,as long as he gets the bran name and the reputation that goes along with that bran name.

card79 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2004, 11:15:54 AM »

Rec-

I have had 7 knee operations. If you start putting baby powder on the bottom of your shoes that will not slide properly where do you think it will go when you get on the approach? It will be left on the approach. Then when I get up there with shoes matched up to the approach because it is very important to my well being. What happens to me when I hit your baby powder you have left on the approach? I think the point people are trying to make is if a $10 dollar pair of shoes works for you then good, but with the every changing landscape of things. The approaches will not always be the same. Something changable is fair to everyone and will help with not being injured and being consistant in every house under every condition. It isn't fair to possibly hurt everyone else cause of a desire to go the cheaper route.
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Smash49 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2004, 11:23:02 AM »

About the baby powder thing. Just try to bowl our traveling league with baby powder. They warn you once! Next time they see you, you have just violated another ABC rule which states intent and they will pull your sanction card in a heart beat.

Smash49
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Author Topic: Do bowling shoes make a huge difference? (Read 12750 times)

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