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northface28

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What shoes are you wearing?
« on: June 22, 2019, 04:16:12 PM »
Im usually in the market for some new shoes every 5-7 years. That time has arrived. What are some of the better options on the market? I have some SST8s now are they are quite raggedy.
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Dave81644

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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2019, 04:51:25 PM »
The Hammer Force shoes from KR are the most comfortable shoes Ive ever had.
And I had early pair of Dynaroos kangaroo leather, they were comfortable, but didn't last
Fit like a glove, flawless from the minute I put them on.
And I'm very hard on shoes.
And I bowl alot, so they get plenty of use.
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SVstar34

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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2019, 05:39:48 PM »
I like the wider toe box of Dexter's the best and love my SST 8 Pro's.

I'm not a huge fan of The 9s, so I'd get another pair of the SST 8 Pro or a pair of the new SST 6 Hybrid BOA if I was in the market
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2019, 05:55:41 PM »
love the 9's, toehold feature extending life of shoes for me, as I drag my back foot which was killing the life of other shoes I've had. also comfort is good at least for me.
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2019, 06:34:31 PM »
Tough call for sure, I’ve had my 8’s around the same time you are ready to replace yours, with no issues ( still look new as the day I bought them).

Obviously, I’ve heard great things about the sst8 pro’s that svsstar has mentioned above, and mixed reviews on the 9’s.  Imo, go 8 pro’s.
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2019, 06:37:00 PM »
I'm excited for a new pair of tour Ultras to replace a pair of SST6 LZ headed my way soon.
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Jesse James

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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2019, 06:46:02 PM »
I usually wear Dexters! All of the Dexters I have ever owned were comfortable from the word GO!

So to change up a bit, I tried a pair of black and gold Hammer brand shoes. I was actually shocked!! I didn't have to break them in for three weeks like I had to do with a pair of Dynaroos I used to own. These things were almost as comfortable as Dexters!

Anyway, they will do for now until I have to decide again in a couple years!
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2019, 06:58:39 PM »
3G Tour Ultra is my current shoe of choice
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Dave81644

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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2019, 07:58:05 PM »
The SST8 fit me well, but had toe issues where the pad kept separating. 
I’m not a toe dragger.
Took the pad off and cut off a sliver of the front part and put it back on.
Mostly was annoying.
Also need to mention that I’m super limited needing LH wide shoes.
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JamminJD

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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2019, 09:47:21 PM »
Hammer Force are very comfortable, I don't know how much or if you slide. But the Force's are easy to slide right out of the box pretty much..
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2019, 10:37:08 PM »
I have the Storm SP3’s. Couldn’t be happier. I returned the Hammer Bosses. They were way too cushiony for me.
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themagician

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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2019, 10:59:22 AM »
SST6 BOAs

Really like them after my SST9s "T.H.E. 9s" kept breaking the base sole in half and almost got me to give up on Dexter shoes.
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2019, 11:36:49 AM »
First of all, Dexter has never made SST9s. They do make T.H.E. 9s.

I wear Dexter T.H.E. 9s and they are so comfortable that once I put them on I never think about them until I take them off. The toe feature is the best bowling shoe invention in a long time.
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2019, 12:48:27 PM »
I have Brunswick and Hammer shoes made by KR that are my favorite.  I also have a pair of Dexter 9s that are nice,  but still not as comfortable as the KR.

Easy way to compare is Dexters feel like a dress shoe.  Not a lot of material inside. 

The KR shoes feel like a athletic shoe with more cushion on the inside that fits against your foot a little more snug.

I wear the same size in Dexter and the KR shoes as I do my normal shoes.
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Re: What shoes are you wearing?
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2019, 06:36:13 PM »
Quote from: ignitebowling on June 24, 2019, 12:48:27 PM
I have Brunswick and Hammer shoes made by KR that are my favorite.  I also have a pair of Dexter 9s that are nice,  but still not as comfortable as the KR.

Easy way to compare is Dexters feel like a dress shoe.  Not a lot of material inside. 

The KR shoes feel like a athletic shoe with more cushion on the inside that fits against your foot a little more snug.

I wear the same size in Dexter and the KR shoes as I do my normal shoes.

+1 on KR being comfortable and more like running shoes.  Love mine even though went more entry level (flyer) at the time.
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