Post by: htownstaff on June 19, 2008, 11:34:22 PM
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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Post by: pop_1 on June 20, 2008, 07:42:08 AM
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Post by: LFSoccer2k6 on June 20, 2008, 10:01:48 AM
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Post by: htownstaff on June 20, 2008, 10:59:16 AM
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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Post by: FBM357 on June 20, 2008, 11:33:17 AM
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
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Post by: htownstaff on June 20, 2008, 11:37:02 AM
I killed my Ultras when I had them. They were comfy, but I like the wide platform of the Dexters.
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Post by: Smokey469 on June 20, 2008, 11:41:22 AM
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Post by: Smokey469 on June 20, 2008, 11:44:21 AM
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Post by: htownstaff on June 20, 2008, 11:48:02 AM
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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Post by: Smokey469 on June 20, 2008, 11:50:47 AM
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Post by: Hondo51 on June 22, 2008, 03:51:35 PM
BTW, Smoky you got some big feet! LOL! Just joking.
Post by: Debina on June 22, 2008, 04:10:53 PM
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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Post by: ValentinoBowling on June 22, 2008, 04:29:59 PM
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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Post by: htownstaff on June 28, 2008, 09:04:52 AM
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I pulled my tendon when my heel fell off.
Nice thing to have interchangeables...but apparently risky if something isn't right.
Since I had no problems with my previous 6 LX, I'm going to break out the new pair. I love the look of the Anniversary Limited SST's, but I'm not about to fall on my arse again.
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Post by: LuckyLefty on June 28, 2008, 09:11:05 AM
There is no doubt that all of these brands have occassional adhesion problems.
There is a possibility that they may have a user limit of 6'2" and 260 pounds...over that it may be safer to use non adjustable shoes!
Do you look anything like Michelle Wie doing a split on a balance beam?
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: htownstaff on June 28, 2008, 01:19:46 PM
As for adhesion issues. I've never had them until this one pair of shoes. I'm sure we'll move on and things will be ok. I'd hate the thought of going back to a pair of Linds.
As for size limits on the shoes...if they did that, shoe sales would be cut by 2/3.
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Post by: batbowler on June 28, 2008, 01:30:32 PM
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Post by: LuckyLefty on June 28, 2008, 04:12:54 PM
We are bigger than I thought!
REgards,
Luckylefty
PS does one of the Lopez brothers know what Michelle Wie would look like in the split position on the balance beam? They are 6 foot 11 would one of you other guys ask them?
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Post by: RevZiLLa on June 28, 2008, 04:33:10 PM
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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.
Dang, Bro! Hope you're ok. Sounds like you were within a half inch of bruising your stones...
I have the ABS ultras and don't like the heels much...too soft. The toe cap on the non slide shoe wore out in less than 3 months and now it flops of when I'm trying to push into my slide from the power step. I peeled off the velcro today and used contact cement. DARN THING WILL STAY PUT NOW!
Otherwise they are great comfortable shoes. I was considering going to the Dexters next time. Just goes to show that nothing is perfect.
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Post by: htownstaff on June 29, 2008, 07:54:20 PM
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Post by: nextbowler on June 29, 2008, 10:22:27 PM
on almost everything. Maybe you should consider this a warning and do some-
thing to get yourself into better physical condition. It would probably
help in many ways.