DexterMens Modern Bowling Shoes, Multi Navy, 11 US

A little about me and then a little about the shoes. I hope this helps people.I have bowled 12 games on these shoes so far (6 league, 6 practice)I've been a league bowler for about 10 years. For about 7 of those years I've been a 205-210 avg bowler. I wanted to improve my game and was doing research prior to this years league and found the #1 recommendation when going from beginner to intermediate bowling is to get better shoes. By better shoes I mean "Foot Specific" shoes. I've bowled my entire bowling life with cheaper universal shoes where both soles had slide soles. Never knowing any different I don't think I realized my right foot was sliding on my push off (I'm a right handed bowler). I knew that performance interchangeable shoes were available but I didn't want to spend upwards of $200 on a pair of bowling shoes that I didn't understand what difference they would make. That and all of the interchangeable options were a little overwhelming. So I did some research and came across some cheaper options that were "right-handed" only shoes.In come these guys:I originally came across the Dexter Pro-Am II shoes, and was about to order them until I came across these shoes. On the entire internet there isn't a single review of these shoes, on any website or seller, anywhere! A little shocking as there are reviews somewhere of everything, and these have been available since last December I believe. Well anyways, these are basically the same as the Dexter Pro-Am II except you can change the slide sole on these shoes. I love that feature! I only bowl at my league house, however, its a great feature to be able to carry extra soles of the same slide, one that's a little less, and one that's a little more slippery. There is always that time someone spills something and you step in it. Or you're playing in a tournament and the approaches are more or less tacky than your normal house. Or the most likely scenario, you wear out the slide sole after a season or 2 of bowling.Size:Depending on brand my foot is either an 11.5 or a 12. I decided to order these in a 12, because a little big is better than too snug. Well, I should've ordered the 11.5. I don't feel they're too big to return, I just feel the 11.5's would be a better overall fit. The shoes aren't loose, I'm able to tighten the laces enough that they're still comfortable and my foot doesn't move around inside. I'm usually weary of ordering shoes in the smaller size without trying on first because I have a previous right ankle injury where now my right foot/ankle isn't quite the same shape/size as my left, so a bigger shoe/pair is typically better for me anyways, this is moreso for potential buyers looking for size reviews. If you're between half sizes, get a half size lower.Fit:These shoes are extremely comfortable! As I said before every previous bowling shoe I've owned were cheaper options, and these are far and above more comfortable than any of my previous shoes. This is also taking into account that I probably ordered them 0.5 sizes to big (12 instead of 11.5).Look:They're bowling shoes...unless you intentionally try to be flashy (nothing against that) the look isn't all that important. That being said, these have a sleak, slim look to them. I usually am an 11.5/12 shoe size and while I don't require a wide width, most shoes just don't look slim on my feet. It doesn't bother me, just something I notice. (I could never wear chuck taylors for example) They also look to be made of high quality material and seem to be durable. Some higher end bowling shoes have complaints about the toe on the right shoe wearing out due to toe drag, and that effecting the traction sole. You don't have to worry about that on these shoes because the traction sole isn't interchangeable.Overall Impression:I've bowled 12 games on these shoes. It probably took me about 2 games to get to the point where I wasn't mentally thinking about having new shoes on my feet. They had more slide than any previous shoe I had. It wasn't too much slide, just more than i was used to, so I had to adjust. I already feel that I'm more consistent with my feet on the approach and I've added about 1 mph consistently to my speed without really trying. The traction sole just gives you that extra stability and drive on that last push-off step. I highly recommend these shoes for anyone trying to take the next step up in their bowling game that doesn't already have right-handed or left-handed shoes already. Fyi, if you're a right handed bowler, order right handed shoes, if you're a lefty, then obviously order the left handed version of these shoes.

These are the best bowling shoes I’ve ever owned. It feels like wearing slippers, they’re so comfortable. I’ve also gotten several compliments on them, as well as people saying, “Wait, those are bowling shoes?!” If you’re on the fence about buying them, I would highly recommend them.

These are too big! You should but half size smaller!

i like it

Good pair for newer bowlers. Slides different than my old pair. Look good on the lanes!

I love the slip-on/off idea of bowling shoes but these are too narrow and do not offer any options for people with wider feet. I purchased an earlier version of this shoe 2 sizes larger than I needed because I have wide feet. They fit in width now but I have 2 inches of useless toe space that I try not to trip over. A great practice in walking in clown shoes. Create options for people who have wider feet.

Bowled my whole life(room to improve)of course. Nicest bowling shoes I’ve ever owned for the money. Consistent slide through 100 games so far without needing to replace slide sole. No rips or seem breakage either though the 100 games. Shoe rentals here are $3.50. They pay for themselves if you bowl enough like I do and they feel great and look good. Invest in some shoe covers too

I absolutely love these shoes, I've had to bowl 12 games on some weekends and by the end my feet don't hurt, on the down side they don't slide as well as I wanted but I have a slide sock so it's a win win ...