From a first pair that beats the rental counter to a tournament shoe with soles you can dial in. Match the shoe to your hand and your game, then find your size.
Every pair ships free with 60-day returns. The real question is fit: a universal shoe that works with either hand, or a performance shoe built for your bowling hand. Both come in dial-in adjustable models.
A universal shoe slides for either hand and keeps it simple, no wrong foot to worry about. Costs less than a few rental visits, and you can step up to swappable soles later.
Step into a performance shoe built for your hand. A defined slide sole and braking sole give you the control a universal sole cannot.
Adjustable-sole shoes let you swap soles and heels to match any approach, from a sticky house floor to a slick tournament pattern. Available in universal and handed models.
Youth shoes use easy universal soles and real kid sizing. The simplest way to stop renting every league night.
Bowling shoes run true to your street shoe size. The goal is snug and secure, so your heel stays locked through the slide.
Bowling shoes are sized like everyday shoes. Order the size you normally wear. If you are between sizes, most bowlers size down a half for a snugger, more consistent slide.
A little snug is good. A loose heel rocks during your slide and costs you consistency. They should feel secure the moment you lace or strap them up, with no break-in needed.
Performance lines list men’s and women’s sizes (a women’s size runs about 1.5 larger than the men’s number). Many universal and rental-style shoes are unisex, and youth shoes use kids sizing.
Select Dexter, 3G, and KR Strikeforce models come in wide widths. If standard shoes pinch across the foot, look for a wide option before sizing up.
| If you want | Pick this |
|---|---|
| The easiest first pair | Universal athletic shoe in your normal size |
| More slide control | Performance shoe matched to your bowling hand |
| A snugger slide | Size down a half from your street size |
| A wider footbed | A wide-width Dexter, 3G, or KR model |
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The sole is the whole point of a bowling shoe. Here is what sets one apart from a sneaker.
A handed performance shoe pairs a smooth slide sole on one foot with a rubber braking sole on the other, balancing your glide and your stop. Universal shoes slide for either hand. Either way, it is control a street shoe and a rental cannot give you.
Universal shoes slide for either hand, so anyone can wear them, including two-handers. They run from fixed rental-style soles to premium pairs with interchangeable soles and heels on both feet. Handed shoes assign the slide and brake to a right or left bowling hand.
Higher-end shoes let you swap slide soles and heels. More slide for a sticky approach, less for a slick one. One pair, tuned to every house you bowl in.
The slide sole is delicate by design. Outside grit and moisture wreck it and can stick you at the line. Change into them at the lanes and out before you leave.
Was very pleased with the fast service and easy to follow instructions on the website. Would recommend this website.
Have purchased Dexter shoes in the past & was so pleased that these new Dexter s were the same in style and comfort
The 3Gs are pretty comfortable out of the box and required little break in. Their Dial system work very well. The shoes seem to be true to size. And the redesigned soles allow them to be compatible with most hook and loop slides and soles.
Very well made shoe, comfortable, easy to use, good fit, & features for half what other brands charge. Third pair bought, highly recommend either the laced version or the button tensioner (great for senior bowlers.)
I really like these shoes. The fit is great. So lightweight. No break-in necessary. Super comfy! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great value in a universal handed, lightweight shoe.
This shoe is perfect if you’re looking for a competition level shoe! Great for bowlers who bowl at multiple centers, bowl in tournaments, or just want a really comfortable long lasting shoe.
I love green, so when my Swag Rep showed these to me, I had to have them, he said his main rep at Swag has them and loves them, and so do I. They are very comfortable and have good support.
I got these on sale and they were a steal. Well beyond expectation. Quality shoes that will hold up. It made it possible for our family to bowl more often at an affordable price.
So comfortable, right out of the box! Soft leather and the dial makes tightening and loosening so easy!! Very happy with this purchase, and the sale price was a welcome bonus!!!
Price made sense and I love the style. Was a little bit skeptical of how they would fit and stay on while bowling due to reviews but they perform just as intended! 10/10!
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If you bowl more than a few times a year, yes. Centers require bowling shoes on the approach because street shoes track in dirt and moisture that ruin the lanes. Your own pair gives you a consistent slide every time, beats wearing shared rentals, and pays for itself fast against rental fees.
Bowling shoes run true to your street shoe size, so order the size you normally wear. They should fit snug, not tight: a secure heel keeps your slide consistent. Most performance lines offer half sizes, and select Dexter, 3G, and KR Strikeforce models come in wide widths.
Universal shoes are set up to slide for either hand, so anyone can wear them, including two-handers. They range from budget rental-style pairs to premium models with interchangeable soles and heels on both feet, like the Dexter SSTX EJX at $280. Handed shoes (right or left) put the slide on one foot and a brake on the other for a specific bowling hand. Both styles come in adjustable-sole versions.
Match the shoe to your bowling hand. On a performance shoe, the slide sole sits on your non-bowling foot (a right-handed bowler slides on the left foot, so they wear a right-handed shoe). Universal shoes slide on both feet, so handedness does not matter.
Higher-end performance shoes let you swap the slide soles and heels. That means you can dial in exactly how much you slide for a sticky house approach or a slick tournament floor, all with one pair of shoes.
No. The slide sole is made for the approach only. Walking outside picks up grit and moisture that ruins your slide and can stick you at the foul line. Slip them on at the lanes and change back before you leave.
Yes. Every pair includes free shipping, our free Sure Fit Guarantee (your shoes fit or we exchange them free), and a free Premium Protection Plan that replaces defective shoes in the first year with no manufacturer warranty wait. Sure Fit and Premium Protection are available for customers in the lower 48 states, a $13.90 value, free.
Every order ships free and comes with 60-day no-hassle returns, plus our Sure Fit Guarantee. If the size or style is not right, send them back for a refund or a free exchange.
Whether it is a first pair or a tournament shoe with soles you can dial in, every pair ships free with 60-day returns and bowlers behind the counter.
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