Bowling Shoes: How Do I Choose?
Hello!
At some point in our bowling ventures we’ve all worn those smelly, non-sliding shoes you rent from the front desk. They’re uncomfortable, you never know how much you’re going to slide (if at all!), and who knows where they’ve been! If you bowl frequently, it’s time to get your own shoes!
Bowling shoes are probably the best investment you can make if you bowl on anywhere near a regular basis. I’d say the going rate for renting house shoes is about $4. Now, if you go bowling 10 times a year, that’s $40. There are plenty of good bowling shoes under $40, and you won’t have to rent from the counter ever again!
Okay, but how do I choose?
Let me first say that no matter what pair you buy, it will be better than renting. Just for the simple fact that you’re guaranteed to have the same pair of shoes on your feet every time you bowl. This will help you in knowing how much you’ll slide each time, and you can focus on throwing the ball, not busting your tail!
But as for choosing, let’s look at the Dexter Women's Raquel III White/Pink.
This is a great entry level shoe that will give you a consistent slide, and is well made. would be a great place to start!
And now we’ll look at the Dexter Men's SST 8 .
This shoe is the top of the line. The sole and heels are interchangable on both feet. The advantage to this is that no matter where you bowl, you can have the perfect amount of slide or brake that you want! This is important because you want to be able to slide the same everywhere, and with these shoes you can!
These are just 2 examples, but there are many more shoes on the market. If you’re a casual bowler, or you like the look of the sneaker type bowling shoes, you could go with the Dexter Women's Raquel III White/Pink.
If you bowl in a lot of different centers and need to be able to adjust your slide, there’s nothing better than the Dexter Men's SST 8 .
There are tons of choices so visit www.bowlingball.com or come into the shop and we’ll get you set up with just what you need!
Dustin
