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Equipment Boards => Bags, Shoes, Accessories => Topic started by: Kinalyx on July 17, 2007, 04:17:16 AM

Title: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: Kinalyx on July 17, 2007, 04:17:16 AM: I have liked the look of the etonics since they came out, the sole & heel look to be realy wide & stable, the only reason i havent bought any as of yet is the lack of heel options, its just a single heel.

If i remember correctly, 1 of the ladies in my pro shop used to be on the etonic staff(i think storm quit using etonic for dexter again....or something strange). She said the new etonics were going to have an adjustable heel, but its still only 1 heel. Somethign along the lines of a rotating heel that gives u 4 different feels & slide amounts.

I hadnt heard anything about any new etonics coming out, so i figured she was rong.

Then last night i checked out www.bowling.com under the shoes section. The new Etonic Stabilite Plus VHA's are coming soon. They look pretty nice, nice & wide like the others. The difference is the VHA(variable heel something). If these come out with a heel variant, i will definitely be buying the copper ones.

Anyone else have etonics that they like?

Right now my choice is between these etonics & some tour ultras, but the narrowness of the ultras, plus the extra cost is pushing me towards the etonics.

Shawn
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: purduepaul on July 17, 2007, 01:20:27 PM: They had a demo of them at tour trials, and I thought they looked awesome.
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: kingpin 1 on July 18, 2007, 08:57:06 AM: im very interested in these shoes also. i have tried to get in to touch with etonic through email but no response. dexter is upsetting me with there quality the last year or so. had to ship my sst6's back 3 times in 9 months and they are tore up again. i went back to my sst 5's till the new etonic's are out. time for a change i think.

Edited on 7/18/2007 8:58 AM
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: Kinalyx on July 18, 2007, 11:59:14 AM: I actually just got off the phone with Ryan at Etonic. According to him, these r still a couple months off. At this point the shoes r still in the R&D phase, theyre trying to make sure all of the kinks r out of the shoes b4 getting them on the market.

From what Ryan said, this is going to be the first "fine tune" heel system. Its a turn & crank style heel, its completely fixed to the shoe, but the front part of the heel has 3 different rubbers to choose from. Its on a "wheel" so to speak & if u crank it 1 way, u get more of the rubber that slides more, & if u crank it the other way, u get more of the rubber that sticks a little more.

Couple this fine tune heel with the fact that theyre giving 5 different slide soles, & these seem to be the most versatile shoes ever produced.

Until i actually get a pair on my feet, this is all the info i ahve, & as far as i know, all of the info that is available.

Shawn
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: YeahHossNV on July 18, 2007, 02:33:32 PM: They have been tested and tested and tested for about the past year. These are going to be the best shoes ever.
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: MC on July 28, 2007, 12:11:43 PM: How can these still be in R&D phase if they put them on the cover of their catalog? Does not make good sense to me.
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: TheDude on July 28, 2007, 07:30:36 PM: Fine tuning, also they have to make a stock pile of them in every sign first. with there other models coming out, they just can't get them all ready at the sametime.
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: lsf_21 on July 29, 2007, 07:51:03 PM: are they gonna make them in LH or just RH, after looking at all the styles on bowling.com i can tell that they give the rightys WAY more options than lefty, know that mroe bowlers are righty than lefty but i would like to see theese shoes if lh as well
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: MikeIII on August 03, 2007, 08:40:05 PM: I bought the Etonic Stabilite Plus in wide width. The shoes are awesome. They took some geting use to since I've been using mid to low end shoes but there is no going back. I love the fit, comfort, looks and performance. For me I don't slide as much as I do plant so the heel isn't much of a concern. I highly recommend these shoes to anyone especially if you need a wide width.
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: MC on August 12, 2007, 02:23:49 PM: Has anyone heard of an anticipated release date for these yet?

Thanks
Mike
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: BackToBasics on August 12, 2007, 08:11:23 PM: I've been using the Etonic Plus Stabilites for almost 2 years (it immediately cured a case of Plantar Fascitis) and they are the best shoes I've ever worn. Comfortable, stable and extremely durable. A much better shoe than Dexter.

I recently attended a trade show and spoke with the Etonic rep. The new adjustable heel will be out around November I was told. He described the new heel and it's an ingenious system Basically the heel will be slightly concaved with 3 different zones. You adjust the contour of the heel to adjust which part of the heel is touching. The adjustments are like a ratchet system so it's easy to control the number of "clicks". It allows for a much finer grain of tuning. They also have a better foam insert and the tongue is a mesh material to allow for breathing. Great looking shoe also.

I can't wait for them to come out.
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: TheDude on August 12, 2007, 11:21:32 PM: Probably the best idea since velcro soles and heals. I am holding out to get a pair of these for myself. Bowling on Brunswick anvil in two centres, one centre is wood and one is old amf hpl it's never the same.
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: Graaille on August 13, 2007, 06:42:55 PM: Well, I don't know about the new stuff, but I have a pair of their mid-price point shoes (Stabilite Mens Action) and I can say that they've had a couple hundred games on them and they (just about) react like they did when they were new. They're as comfortable as my normal walking shoe.

And they do already have shoes that are adjustable heel/toe combos... http://www.bowling.com/productsbycategoryandmfg.asp?CatID=18&MfgID=32&CategoryName=Adjustable%2Dsole+Shoes&MfgName=Etonic
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: Dynoboy on August 13, 2007, 07:12:12 PM: I bought the Stabilite Plus, they are a very firm shoe, but comfortable.
But what I like most is how they feel in the approach. I have control of my slide.
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: MC on August 20, 2007, 06:05:07 PM: I found on bowlingball.com they have the release date as 8/31!
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: BeansProShop on August 24, 2007, 03:05:22 PM: I was just told that they wont be out until possibly November
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: BShep on October 03, 2007, 11:39:34 AM: Our Etonic sales rep was in last week and he said Jan/Feb at the earliest and might end up being next summer.
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: jhutch769 on October 18, 2007, 07:45:26 PM: Yeah I got an e-mail that said next summer..
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: bigbuffa325 on October 18, 2007, 11:21:25 PM: Got an email saying that they are being taken out of production and will no longer be released...
Also, David Ozio will be the Manager for the Etonic Bowling division, no longer Bobby Laster.
Looks like Etonic is making some changes now that they are partnered with Lotto.
I've been wearing Stabilite Dress' for the past 2 years and i highly recommend them, they look professional in tournament atire and they are very comfortable and very durable...
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: TheDude on October 19, 2007, 01:21:13 AM: Yep got a pair of the Etonic Dress and they look good, and are very stable.

I also heard that Bobby was looking to pursure other interests and Ozio was taking over as brand manager.
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: DON DRAPER on October 19, 2007, 09:50:57 AM: i think etonic is very fortunate to have david ozio on their team. ozio was a key player when he was with dexter and was a major part of their team when they were designing shoes with removable heels and soles.
Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: Buckwild on October 19, 2007, 10:09:36 AM: I was going to wait for the VHA's, but now I will get the Stabilities Plus. Currently I wear Dexter SST 7 and SST 5 Sport in size 12. Is the sizing of the Etonics comparable to these Dexters?
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Title: Re: Anyone wearing Etonics/looking at the new VHA etonics?
Post by: CoachLefty on October 19, 2007, 10:24:07 AM: quote:
I was going to wait for the VHA's, but now I will get the Stabilities Plus. Currently I wear Dexter SST 7 and SST 5 Sport in size 12. Is the sizing of the Etonics comparable to these Dexters?
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mine where spot on with sizes, if you like you dexters you will love the etonics, wider and more comfortable.
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