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rx7lover86

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Need new shoes!
« on: August 22, 2005, 02:30:03 AM »
I finally got a lesson from a great coach and he got me to develop a slide.  Problem is I'm having a hard time with my shoes, they don't seem to slide much and I feel like I'm going to fall on my face.  In order to develop my slide I would like some new shoes that give me some options for different slide pads.  I hear a lot of people have the SST's... but there's so many different kinds!  I have an average side foot (10) ... regular width, right handed player.  I'd like to spend as little as possible but still have as many interchangables as possible.  Any recommendations?  And website to get them from?

 

JPRLane1

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Re: Need new shoes!
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2005, 10:37:48 AM »
Buddies still has ther best shoe prices on all brands bar none.  I for one feel balls are coming down in shops to compete with internet a least round here they are but shoe prices are still way off.  SO check out www.buddiesproshop.com they should have accurate descriptions of all shoes also allbowling.com still has a very nice pair of dynorooz for sale I think.  

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rx7lover86

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Re: Need new shoes!
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2005, 01:39:49 PM »
The SST's seem like the way to go for changable slides.  I really like the SST 5 Sport, whites.  However they are about $90.  For $20 more I could get the SST 6 LX's... a newer model... not sure if there's a lot better about them or not, but they come with 4 soles and 4 heels and the SST5's only come with 2 slides and 2 heels.  Grrrr.....  I don't know if I like the style as much tho.  I'm torn... someone make a decision for me I feel like a woman.

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Re: Need new shoes!
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2005, 01:46:44 PM »
If you like the SST 5 Sport the white ones go for it they are unquie they are like mid top basketball shoes different than the other dexters by far.  You can always add more soles or heels Heck I don't use 3 out of the 4 they give you with 6's anyways.  Odds are you might use onw or two heels and soles 95% of the time and never touch the extra ones.  Just gotta figure which ones work the best first.  I would buy the SST 5's and see if nayone else is getting rid of some soles or heels or something if you want them.
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rx7lover86

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Re: Need new shoes!
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2005, 03:33:09 PM »
Ok Nice to get another opinion I will look into those shoes as well.  What exactly is it about them that you like better?  The way they fit?  The way the pads go on?  Anything specific you can point out?

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Re: Need new shoes!
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2005, 08:19:59 AM »
I have a brand new pair of SST4's which was the interchangeable soles. They have a brunswick "Z" on the sides. They were a demo run by Dexter for Brunswick some time ago. They are Size 10RH, I can give you a real good price if interested. I also have some ABS (Dynothane) in 10.5RH if interested.

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Re: Need new shoes!
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2005, 09:18:09 AM »
I gave in and bought the SST 6's, blue/black from buddies.  I think having more slide pads to start with will help me figure out my slide better.  Plus I decided something a little flashy would be fun for a change, boring white doesn't sound like any fun.  I'm so excited!  All I thought about last night was SST5... SST6....bowling.... SST5....SST6... lol.  Must...bowl....more!