Never had shoes with changeable pads. Been using Dexter mid level Pro Am II's. Work pretty well but with bowling in different centers, having the option to change soles and heels would be nice. Are there any pairs that's pads are secured better to the shoe (clip vs stick), good breathability, great comfort level, durability?

I see Hammer dropped some, there's the Dexter 9's, TPU's, 3G's. Just looking for some opinions. At $55 a pair on these Pro Am II's, it's tempting to just get a new pair every year or two and call it a day, but curiousity is spiked.

While you are on the Buddiesproshop site, don't forget to check out the TPU-X shoes, $95.

Included on shoes: SP-8 white microfiber slide pad, TP3 rubber push off sole, H-5 graduated rubber heel and H-2 shark tooth heel
Included in the box: SP-10 grey felt slide pad, SP-6 perforated white microfiber slide pad, H-7 blue leather heel, Dura-Flexx shoe cover, TPU X branded accessory bag, and an extra pair of laces

https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/brunswick-tpu-x-bowling-shoes-blackroyal-right-handed-5000/

https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/brunswick-tpu-x-bowling-shoes-blackred-right-handed-5512/

Got them pulled up right now! Strongly considering these. Did Brunswick come out with something new to replace these or are they always this good of a deal?

Pyramid also are available as well for under 100 (basically made with the exact same materials, either way, you'll be glad you did (your feet sure will that's for sure).

Quote from: MI 2 AZ on March 14, 2017, 02:30:34 PM

While you are on the Buddiesproshop site, don't forget to check out the TPU-X shoes, $95.

Included on shoes: SP-8 white microfiber slide pad, TP3 rubber push off sole, H-5 graduated rubber heel and H-2 shark tooth heel
Included in the box: SP-10 grey felt slide pad, SP-6 perforated white microfiber slide pad, H-7 blue leather heel, Dura-Flexx shoe cover, TPU X branded accessory bag, and an extra pair of laces

https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/brunswick-tpu-x-bowling-shoes-blackroyal-right-handed-5000/

https://www.buddiesproshop.com/shop/brunswick-tpu-x-bowling-shoes-blackred-right-handed-5512/

Got them pulled up right now! Strongly considering these. Did Brunswick come out with something new to replace these or are they always this good of a deal?

They used to be ON SALE for $139.95, with an original selling price of $159.95 (Hammer's version now seems to sell for $169.95). Pyramid's version sells for $99 or so. Steven can vouch for those.

FYI I bought a back-up pair of the TPU-X for $98 when they were starting to go on close-out. Also bought a bunch of soles, but now I see the Pyramid (BowlingBall.com) versions are 1/2 the price of the Brunswick/Hammer soles.