i have a pair of dexter bowling shoes that have completely cracked in half on both shoes. the shoes are 2 + years old and i bowl once a week.has anybody else had this problem?
74133
I haven't worn my yet. I had to order a half size larger because they run small. We are going to go bowling in the fall. Seems everyone is so busy in the summer. That is to bad the soles cracked in half. I hope it doesn't happen to mine. Good luck with new bowling shoes to replace yours!
74134
Just got a new pair of Dexter bowling shoes. Last pair was Dexter and lasted a long time. However I seem to remember a friend having that same problem and I believe they were Dexter bowling shoes as well. Hope they replace them for you.
32228
No but I only have owned for 6 months. Dexter is known for bring a good product. If you left in the car or hot climate that may be your problem.
988667
Yeah mine seemed to have ben worn pretty quick. I turned them around a bit to use them up evenly... But yeah those will need replacing ASAP
2068041
I've had that happen to a previous pair I owned. I checked the cords and found a nick in one of the wires thanks to my new puppy. I just spliced the nick and put electrical tape over it. Good as new, but for the price I just purchased a new pair. The nicked one is now part of my back-up pairs.
559690
They seem to hold up pretty well with heavy, daily abuse. I would give them 2 years tops, but hey it's way cheaper that what the doctor wanted to prescribe. Once you get the first pair, they will send you a promotion to buy more at a discounted rate....If they seem to work for you(give it a week to break it and notice the difference) get more so you minimize the wear on one. It also depends on you body weight, extent or extremity of use and type/purpose of footwear.
396501
I don't know but don't get this show. Did you see my 1 star review on it. The shoe does not slide!!! whats the point of a bowling shoe that doesn't slide.
709148
I haven't tried to replace any spikes. I buy a new pair when I have lost any spikes, I find that they are so low in cost.I just buy another pair.
1452153
I haven't tried. They seem to be so very fragile. If you try it let us know what happened. Judie Johnson
1666822
I don't use it everyday and only change for new pair when it get extremely dirty! I would say one pair would last me half year~ It can be shorter for you since you are going to use it everyday!!
89292
As long as you never plan on using them for bowling. You would ruin the glide pads on the sole.
1893592
Aloha! Yikes!!! I haven't had that experience thank goodness. DID You Contact the seller? Hopefully you didn't injure yourself. If the seller does not respond call amazon customer service. I'll make sure I check the wheels our. Mahalo! !!
229940
The first time that happened to me as well. I used water to make the leather more playable at first. Now after a few months they are broken in and work much better. They will be tight the first few times out but moisture makes them better after a few uses.
559689
You know I really have not kept track. I'm on my 4th pair, and it's been 15 years, anyway. My first pair was a half length one, and it's still in a pair of hiking shoes I don't wear that often. The second pair pretty much disintegrated before I got another pair, and the third pair is in my work shoes. I do wear things out pretty completely, but I feel confident saying that for me, a pair will last in good shape for the better part of 3 years. Wish I could find a pair of shoes that last that long.
1874129
I did not have that issue. It does keep feet softer so there is no cracking.
185560
Yes, absolutely. A friend also bought a pair and has had the same issue. I woudnt touch them.
89291
No these shoes have special soles designed for the bowling alley. They are a felt like material under the ball of the foot that slides over the wood floors in bowling. There is also no real "tread" that you would see in a normal tennis shoe. I think the felt portion would wear our very quickly walking on pavement etc. That being said there is nothing really stopping you from wearing them as normal shoes. Mine are fairly stiff though, so I can't imagine them being comfortable for much walking. As others have said, if you do wear them as normal shoes.
1524643
I haven't had that experience with them. I've walked on lots of concrete surfaces with no damage done at all. Hope that helps!
2234741
I have had mine for about a year. I use them on a pair of shoes that I love, and pretty much wear every day, and they have held up well. I suspect that they'll outlast my fraying shoes at this point.