When it comes to buying bowling shoes you must first decide if you prefer performance or athletic.
An athletic bowling shoe will have sliding soles on both shoes whereas performance-bowling shoes is made specifically for achieving better bowling performance.
Performance Bowling shoes differ in that
- one shoe is for sliding
- the other shoe is for braking
- they are also designed for right-handed or left-handed bowlers
The sliding shoe helps bowlers achieve an easier slide during delivery while the braking shoe provides traction so you can stop on a dime. If you are wishing to compete, then you should consider the performance bowling shoes over athletic bowling shoes. The choice is really up to you; however, if you wish to be a pro at bowling, then the shoes you wear will play a major role in your performance.
You can even find performance bowling shoes that allow you to interchange your sole pads to fit your game or the surface you may be playing on for the evening.