The Complete Shoe Guide
Find Your Perfect Bowling Shoes
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.
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What Kind of Bowling Shoe Do You Need?
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.
Universal (Either Hand)
Right or Left, One Shoe
Fits Any Bowler
Perfect For
- ✓Right and left-handed bowlers alike
- ✓Two-handed bowlers
- ✓Anyone who wants one shoe that just works
What You Get
- ✓Slides for either hand, no wrong foot
- ✓Spans rental-style starters to pro models
- ✓Top pairs swap soles and heels on both feet
- ✗Entry pairs have a fixed, non-swappable sole
Performance Right-Hand
Slide Left, Brake Right
Most Popular
Perfect For
- ✓Right-handed league bowlers
- ✓Anyone wanting a cleaner slide
- ✓Bowlers ready to upgrade from rentals
What You Get
- ✓Smooth slide sole on the left foot
- ✓Traction brake sole on the right
- ✓Better balance and finish at the line
- ✗Same sole on both feet
Performance Left-Hand
Slide Right, Brake Left
Built for Lefties
Perfect For
- ✓Left-handed league bowlers
- ✓Lefties tired of universal soles
- ✓Anyone wanting real slide control
What You Get
- ✓Smooth slide sole on the right foot
- ✓Traction brake sole on the left
- ✓A true left-handed fit, not an afterthought
- ✗Same sole on both feet
Adjustable-Sole
Dial In Your Slide
Pro-Level Control
Perfect For
- ✓Serious league and tournament bowlers
- ✓Anyone who bowls different houses
- ✓Right, left, and either-hand bowlers
What You Get
- ✓Swap slide soles and heels to tune your slide
- ✓Comes in universal and handed models
- ✓Tops out at the Dexter SSTX EJX, both feet adjustable
- ✗The lowest price point
Youth & Kids
Their First Pair
Sized for Growing Feet
Perfect For
- ✓Junior league bowlers
- ✓Birthday and holiday gifts
- ✓Families done renting every week
What You Get
- ✓Universal soles, easy for any kid
- ✓Hook-and-loop and laced styles
- ✓Youth sizing that fits real kids
- ✗Adult performance soles
30-Second Decision
Which Shoe Is Right for You?
1
New to the sport?
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.
2
Bowling every week?
Step into a performance shoe built for your hand. A defined slide sole and braking sole give you the control a universal sole cannot.
3
Want to dial in your slide?
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.
4
Buying for a kid?
Youth shoes use easy universal soles and real kid sizing. The simplest way to stop renting every league night.
Get the Fit Right
Bowling Shoe Sizing & Fit
Bowling shoes run true to your street shoe size. The goal is snug and secure, so your heel stays locked through the slide.
Order Your Street Size
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.
Snug, Not Tight
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.
Men’s, Women’s, and Youth
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.
Need a Wider Fit?
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 |
Know Your Budget
Shop Shoes by Price
Every price band, every brand, sorted so you only see what fits the budget.
Shop Smarter
Best Sellers in Every Style
The shoes bowlers are actually buying right now, by category.
Best-Selling Men’s Shoes
What is walking out the door right now.
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Adjustable-Sole Performance
Dial-in soles for serious bowlers.
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Women’s Bowling Shoes
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Youth & Kids Shoes
First pairs that beat renting every week.
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Epic Bowling Shoes
Our house brand: pro-shop quality without the markup.
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Buy Once, Buy Right
How Bowling Shoe Soles Work
The sole is the whole point of a bowling shoe. Here is what sets one apart from a sneaker.
Two Soles, Two Jobs
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 vs Handed
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.
Adjustable Soles & Heels
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.
Never Wear Them Outside
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.
Verified Reviews
What Bowlers Say About Our Shoes
Dexter Pro BOA Women’s Black Grey Leopard Right Hand Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
Fit was perfect
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
3G Mens Dial Racer Black Chrome Right Hand Wide Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
Great shoes, true to size.
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.
Epic Ares Dial Performance Right Hand Black Red Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
Well made.
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.)
Dexter Trixie White Black Purple Women’s Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
Great Value, good looking, comfort
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.
3G Mens Racer White Holo Left Hand Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
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.
Epic Boost TVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
Bright but Comfy
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.
BSI Suede Rental Style Men’s Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
Great deal!
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.
Epic Apollo Dial Comfort Royal White Right Hand Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
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!!!
Brunswick Men’s Hero Black Bowling ShoesVerified shoe purchase
★★★★★
They do their job!
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!
More Than Just Shoes
Free With Every Pair: $13.90 in Protection
Every pair of bowling shoes ships with free shipping, our Sure Fit Guarantee, and a free Premium Protection Plan. No catch, no upsell.
Free Shipping
Always Free
Every pair ships free, no minimum order and no hidden fees. Your shoes arrive at your door at no extra cost.
Sure Fit Guarantee
$5.95 Value
Your shoes fit perfectly or we exchange them free. If the size is not right, we pay the shipping and send the correct pair right away.
Premium Protection
$7.95 Value
If your shoes are defective in the first year, we replace them free and immediately, no waiting on a long manufacturer warranty. We cover the shipping.
Sure Fit Guarantee and Premium Protection Plan available for customers in the lower 48 states.
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Why Buy Your Shoes From BowlersMart
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Every Brand on the Rack
Dexter, Brunswick, 3G, KR Strikeforce, BSI, and Epic, in every size.
Fit by Real Bowlers
Pro shop staff who live this game, ready to help you nail size and style.
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Wrong size or style? Send them back within 60 days.
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Helpful Answers
Shoe Questions, Answered
Do I really need my own bowling shoes?
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.
How should bowling shoes fit?
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.
What is the difference between universal and handed shoes?
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.
Right-handed or left-handed shoes: which do I need?
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.
What are adjustable or interchangeable soles?
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.
Can I wear bowling shoes outside?
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.
Do your bowling shoes come with any guarantee?
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.
What if my shoes do not fit when they arrive?
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.
Ready to Step Up?
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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