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Step 1
Of course you want to look good, but choose comfort over style. Bowling can be awkward in movements and slippery at times, so being comfortable will ensure you have the most control over your body and its actions.
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Step 2
Choose a pair that has a fabric lining to cushion the soles of your feet. An elastic tongue may be helpful in preventing it from slipping to the side and causing blisters when you’re breaking it in.
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Step 3
Some shoes are made specifically for right- or left-handed bowlers and some are for both right- and left-handed bowlers. The type of sole is different on the hand specific shoes, so if you're right handed and purchase left handed shoes, you will not be able to slide when you release the bowling ball and this could cause you to fall. Be sure to ask a salesperson for guidance when selecting a pair.
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Step 4
It would be wise to choose a pair that has raised or textured rubber heels for better braking control on the most slippery of lanes. No one wants to be the one sliding down any of the bowling lanes in Austin in the bowling ball’s place.
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Step 5
Buying options in Austin are somewhat limited. However, bowling shoes are available at most bowling centers. A few to try: Highland Lanes (8909 Burnet Rd.), Dart Bowl (5700 Grover Ave.), and Westgate Lanes (2701 West William Cannon). All have pro shops with a few different options of shoes that may work for you.
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Step 6
For a social bowler in Austin, you may find a better selection and more affordable bowling shoes at one of the Academy Sports locations.
