Epic Ares Dial Performance Right Hand Black Red Bowling Shoes

📋 Epic Ares Dial — Full Features

• Upper: Performance faux leather with patent faux leather inlays
• Closure: Epic Dial Closure System — micro-adjustable, uniform tension
• Midsole: Power Flex EPIC EVA with dura-flex channels
• Heel Stabilizer: TPU molded external heel stabilizer
• Outsole: Non-marking rubber
• Slide Sole: Removable M6 sole (average slide) — cross-brand compatible
• Heel: Fixed
• Included Accessories: Shoe bag
• Hand: Right hand (slide foot: left)
• Width: Standard
• Sizing: Unisex — men’s 6 through 15 (see sizing chart below)
• Color: Black / Red
• Brand: Epic Bowling

👝 Unisex Sizing Conversion Chart

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🎓 The Dial Closure System, Power Flex Midsole, and What They Mean for Your Game

What the Dial Closure System Actually Does

The Epic Dial Closure System replaces traditional laces with a rotating dial mechanism connected to thin, high-strength cables routed through the upper. Turn the dial clockwise, the cables tighten evenly across the entire closure area. Click — micro-adjustment. Click — tighter. The closure distributes tension uniformly rather than concentrating it at individual lace crossover points the way traditional lacing does.

For bowlers, uniform closure pressure matters because pressure points on the instep cause discomfort that gets worse over multiple games. Traditional laces can loosen during play, requiring retying between frames. The dial’s locking mechanism holds its setting until you release it — pull the dial out to unlock, and the shoe opens instantly. No retying, no fiddling with knots, no gradual loosening mid-session.

The Power Flex EPIC EVA Midsole

The midsole sits between your foot and the outsole — it’s the cushioning and support layer that determines how the shoe absorbs impact and returns energy. The Power Flex EPIC EVA midsole is designed to resist the compression fatigue that breaks down cheaper foam midsoles over time. Dura-flex channels cut into the midsole at stress points allow the material to flex naturally rather than cracking under repeated bending, which is the failure mode that ends most bowling shoes’ useful life.

The TPU External Heel Stabilizer

A TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) heel cup wraps the rear of the shoe to lock the heel in place during the slide step. When your foot decelerates from approach speed to a full stop at the foul line, the force has to go somewhere. Without a rigid heel stabilizer, that force pushes the heel sideways inside the shoe — a subtle shift that changes your balance point at release. The TPU stabilizer keeps the heel seated exactly where it started, which means your balance at the foul line is the same on frame one and frame ten.

💡 BowlersMart Tips: Getting the Most from Your Dial-Closure Performance Shoes

Protect Your Slide Sole Off the Approach

The slide sole is the performance component that degrades fastest without care. Lane oil, approach surface dust, and debris all accumulate on the sole face during a session. Contaminated soles slide inconsistently. Use the included shoe cover when walking off the approach to the settee area — lane oil and debris that stick to the slide sole between shots affect your next approach. The cover keeps the sole clean and extends its useful life.

Brush the Slide Sole Before Each Session

A quick brush with a firm-bristle shoe brush before you start bowling restores the sole’s original friction characteristics. Avoid touching the sole face with bare hands — skin oils transfer to the sole material and affect its friction characteristics.

Clean the Uppers Between Sessions

Wipe the upper panels with a damp cloth after bowling. Lane dust and approach debris accumulate in the surface texture of the upper and, if left over time, work into the material and cause premature surface wear. A damp cloth takes thirty seconds and removes the debris before it sets. Avoid soaking the upper — the lining dries more slowly, and wet material retains odor-causing bacteria if not fully dried before storage.

Drying and Storage

Air-dry the shoes at room temperature after every session before putting them in the bag. Putting warm, damp shoes directly into a closed bag traps moisture. Trapped moisture breaks down adhesives, degrades lining materials, and shortens shoe life. Remove the shoes from the bag after a session, loosen the closure, and let them sit in open air for at least an hour before storage.

When to Replace the Slide Sole

A worn slide sole shows visible thinning at the heel-to-toe edge and produces inconsistent slide length from shot to shot. Most slide soles last one to two seasons of regular league play under normal conditions. Watch for the signal: if your slide is becoming unreliable and cleaning the sole doesn’t restore consistency, replacement is the next step. Cross-brand compatibility means replacement soles are widely available from major bowling accessory retailers.

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