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Do I have to wear bowling shoes? |
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Yes. If you are new to bowling you may not even realize that special shoes are mandatory. They are because of the gliding motion one makes when approaching the lane and releasing the ball. Regular tennis shoes cannot give that glide. Outside shoes can damage the approaches and can also be dangerous to you.
Bowling shoes today are much more fashionable than in times past. They look more like sneakers. Of course you can still buy the more traditional appearing shoe. In fact, bowling shoes come in a wide variety of styles and colors as it isn’t the outward appearance of the shoe, but rather the sole which plays an important part in the game of bowling. When you own your own pair, bowling shoes must be cared for properly and never worn outside of the bowling alley and certainly never worn on the street. |