Thursday, September 22, 2011

Bowling Shoes: Buy or Rent?

By Harvey Powers


Most people searching for bowling tips are interested in how to get a strike or how to get a curve ball. They want to know how to improve their game so they can impress someone special, beat their friends or join a competitive league. They aren't looking for bowling advice on shoes, but they should. The shoes are an extremely important part of the sport because they can directly affect your game and can potentially affect your health.

Renting Your Shoes

Most people rent bowling shoes from the bowling alley because it is cheap and convenient. The shoes are already there and most alleys only charge a few dollars for rental. There are frequently specials that provide free rental, which makes renting even more affordable. Most people pick up these shoes, slip them on their feet, and start bowling with little thought to the many people who rented them before that moment.

Those who do think about the fact that these rental shoes have been passed around hundreds or even thousands of other people, calm their nerves by reasoning that everyone wears socks so it isn't like playing barefoot footsies with all those other people. Many others find comfort in the fact that bowling alley workers routinely spray the inside of the shoes before putting them back on the shelf for the next renter.

If you have dismissed the fact that others are also renting those shoes with the same logic, it's time to hear a bit of advice on shoes that may turn the logic inside out. People are supposed to wear socks while bowling, but you may be surprised how many do not. Many forget to bring socks while others decide to bowl on the spot and happen to not be wearing socks at the time. So, they slip those rental shoes on with bare feet. You may be wearing socks, but you are still putting your foot in contact with a shoe that has been worn by many others with unknown foot health.

You have to keep all of this in mind when you decide to rent your bowling shoes. If you don't bowl very often, then it might make more sense to double up the socks and just stick with the rentals. If you bowl more often, then there are some clear reasons to consider buying your own bowling shoes.

Buying Your Shoes

You should buy your own bowling shoes if any of the following applies to you: 1. You don't have healthy feet and could pass something on to others. 2. You are susceptible to irritation, rashes, or allergic reactions on the feet. 3. You have sweaty feet that often soak through your socks.

Basically, you should buy your own shoes if you have feet problems that others would not want to inherit or if you are susceptible to foot issues. You don't want to put yourself or others at risk in any of these cases. If none of this applies to you, then you should consider purchasing your own bowling shoes if you want to make sure you have the proper fit so your game is never affected by your shoes. The perfect fit will ensure you are comfortable enough to bowl your best.




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