Author Topic: I was taken out by a pair of Dexters! (Read 5520 times)

htownstaff · « **on:** June 19, 2008, 11:34:22 PM »

I've used Dexters for years and have never had a problem with any of the numerous pairs I've owned.

This past weekend at our state tournament, I throw a ball of practice and decide I need a bit more brake. I go back to the bag and put the Ultra Brakz #2 on. I walked all over it and pushed it down as I usually would to make sure the heel was secure. I grab my ball and I'm off to the line for the second ball of practice. I started into my slide and MY HEEL PEELED OFF! That's right...peeled off from front to back. DOWN GOES HTOWN! DOWN GOES HTOWN! All 6'3" 300 lbs of htownstaff hit the deck in the form of a split. I am now dealing with a nasty bruise on my left hip and fluid which will be removed from my right knee today. Upon further investigation of the heel which was fairly new, the inside front corner doesn't want to stick. All other heels stick perfectly fine.

Anyone else having this problem? This little fall might be enough to send me back to Global...even though I hated my Tour Ultras (too narrow and heels & soles just weren't durable)...perhaps we'll give etonic a try or roll back to Linds.

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pop_1 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:42:08 AM »

sorry to hear about your fall Brian. That's one of my biggest fears. I am currently using Etonics and love them. With that said, be advised that I didn't change my heal often when I used Dexters. But I like the shoe.

htownstaff · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:48:34 AM »

Would love to contact Dexter about it, but the last issue I had was never addressed by them. It was merely a sizing question. I tried calls and e-mails. Good product...bad service.
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LFSoccer2k6 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2008, 10:01:48 AM »

i have frequently changed heels on my SST7's and no problems what so ever for me. sorry to hear bout the fall and hope all gets better soon.
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htownstaff · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2008, 10:59:16 AM »

Thanks Greg...
I'm hoping that I'll be back in a few days after they get this garbage out of my knee.
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FBM357 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:33:17 AM »

Yo Krantz,

Due to the lack of arch support (was gelin'

) in my Dexters, I switched to Tour Ultras and really love them!!! The TU's are lighter and heel/sole combo works well for me. Though they're not as wide as my Dexter 6 LX, the leather is giving and doesn't pose a problem. Only gripe is heel durability. I'll more than likely cut the soles of my Dexters to fit my TU's should I need them.

Tried on my Dexters and quite honestly, don't feel I'll ever go back to them.

Vern

P.S. Hope the knee gets better

Edited on 6/20/2008 11:34 AM

htownstaff · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:37:02 AM »

I have two pair of 6LX...one brand new and the other used. The incident happened while wearing a pair of the R,W,B Anniversary Limited SST's...4's I guess they are.

I killed my Ultras when I had them. They were comfy, but I like the wide platform of the Dexters.
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Smokey469 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:41:22 AM »

Brian, I'm about your size, and I swithched from Dexter's to Etonic's back in the winter and could not be happier. The Etonics are wide enough to comfortably fit, and offer great support and durability, I'll never switch back!
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htownstaff · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:43:48 AM »

Trying to recall...do Etonics offer wide sizes?
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Smokey469 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:44:21 AM »

Yeah mine are 13 wide

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htownstaff · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:48:02 AM »

Hmmm...could be worth consideration. I'll likely wear my new 6LX for the upcoming year. I wanted the RWB Limited Editions for something different. Those things in size 13 look like clown shoes. lol

I know Etonic scrapped the changeable heel a while ago. Did they ever bring it back? I just don't follow Etonic and we don't move them in the shop.
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Smokey469 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:50:47 AM »

As far as I know they still don't have interchangable heels, but I've bowled in many different places with a mix of wood and synthetic approaches and have had no braking problems so far...
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Hondo51 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2008, 03:51:35 PM »

I just got my SST 8's yesterday. bowled with them today and they are great. If they last as long as my last ones I will be pleased. Sorry I am a Dexter man for now.

BTW, Smoky you got some big feet! LOL! Just joking.

Debina · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2008, 04:10:53 PM »

Don't know if this is worth anything or not, but at the beginning of the Open in ABQ I bought a pair of Brunswick Classics to replace my SST7 LXs. The shoe is made by Dexter and uses Dexter's soles and heels, but the Brunswick footbed offers more stability, a roomier toe box, and a more durable upper. I was leary at first just because they were Brunswick, but five months later I couldn't be happier. They look brand news, and I'm on the lanes at last four to five times a week.

My husband has the beginning of arthritis in his toes and ankle, and before the Open is over, we plan to go get him fitted with a pair of the Brunswicks, too.

Might be worth considering.

Deb

On edit: The velcro seems to grab better on these shoes. I really have to work to get the heel off to swap them out.
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ValentinoBowling · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2008, 04:29:59 PM »

I pulled my tendon when my heel fell off.

That's the problem with dexter velcro, use at your own risk. ABS's idea to put the inter locking triangle in the heel and the border was a very smart idea.
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