The Dexter Mens SST 8 Pro bowling shoe takes a classic look and pairs it with modern technology. This shoe features Dexter's total interchangeable sole construction which makes this shoe convertible for left hand or right hand bowlers and allows the bowler to customize their slide surface as well as their traction surface. This shoe is where comfort and performance and now retro styling come together to make one great shoe!
This shoe design does not match up well with bowlers who have "serious toe drag"
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is my second pair of Dexter's, and my first with adjustable soles. Ripped off the slide and heel to be quickly replaced by an S12/H7 combo and could not be happier.
should include at least one other sole and heel
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Got these at start of season. Very comfortable and easy to break in. The Sole it comes with is sticky at first and the next sole up is like sliding on ice skates. After breaking them in they are great and hopefully will last a long time.
My guy wears a 10.5 to 11 The 10.5 = perfect, Strong, sturdy outside wall
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
He went straight to the bowling alley that afternoon and came back with a big smile. Said he may even have to sleep with them close tonight, sorta like a little boy with new tennies! Very pleased
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I have never bowled in anything but Dexter. And never will probably. This is my fourth pair in almost 20 years. I was always happy with SST and these are even better than the ones I had before. Very comfortable, high quality, and look cooler than previous models. My usual size is closer to 10, but 9 1/2 from SST line fit perfectly.
At the first glance I was alarmed seeing the sliding soles/heels on the left shoe (I am left-handed) but they are symmetric and can be switched over easily.
Too bad Dexter does not supply additional soles/heels, covers and bags with these, but I still have the sets from SST 6 and 7. They are wider but can be cut to size, which I intend to do.
All in all, these are perfect. And thank you, bowling.com, your prices are unbeatable.
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
These shoes are new from Dexter. They replace the SST8 after receiving them I noticed that they were very similar to the tank model, except that both shoes have interchangeable soles.
Compared to the original SST8 they are a lot smaller on the over all with of the bottom of the shoe at least ½". Although it does not affect the with of the fit inside the shoe. They still run ½ size smaller than my street shoes. The new toe cap is a very good improvement. All the same normal slides and traction soles are the same althoe narrower . A large difference was the no longer supply additional slides, or heals or shoe cover. If you add all that up they would cost more than the older SST8. The construction looks to be very solid. You will love them.
Comfortable, Interchangeable Soles and Heels
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
When I got the shoes, I ordered it a half-size down from my normal shoe size and it fit absolutely perfect. The minute I stepped on the lanes, the shoes felt very comfortable on the lanes. For me, the sole was a little slick, but the more I broke them in, I started to get my tempo figured out and started hitting the pocket more.
Are the heels replaceable?
7/27/2017 - By GregSo both shoes are slide shoes or does one shoe only have rubber on it??
7/29/2017 - By Ryanare there extra items that come in the box? Like heels, souls, shoe protectors?
7/30/2017 - By shoe manis this the sst8 that has a sole that cracks and have bad reviews?
7/31/2017 - By krejworxThis is a brand new shoe that was just released. It is not the same shoe. The SST 8 cracked because people would drag their toe and those shoes were not meant for people that had serious toe drag.
7/31/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staffdoes this shoe come with soles and heels to make it left or right?
8/22/2017 - By bigripThese are interchangeable. They are for either right hand or left hand. One side will have a slide sole and one will have a rubber. The will be included on the shoe.
8/23/2017 - By Bowling.Com StaffWasn't he supposed to receive the changeable souls as well ?
8/23/2017 - By No SoleDo these shoes come in wide width
8/23/2017 - By ChuckHow you know you have toe drag
8/31/2017 - By TroySome people slide their foot upon approach and some people will drag their toe. If you drag your toe with these shoes, it will peel the velcroe off and it is not meant for a serious toe dragger.
8/31/2017 - By Bowling.Com Staffshoe width options
9/1/2017 - By derfSo if I drag my toe at all then I am a "serious toe dragger"?
9/3/2017 - By KrunchDo you get the extra shoe pads with the shoes?
9/22/2017 - By BowlersI have a pair of the original SST8s and they run about 1/2 size large (I wear a 10.5 regular shoe and a 10 SST8). Do these also run slightly large?
10/1/2017 - By GaryWhat are shoe dogs
10/15/2017 - By Susiedo they fit perfectly or are they a half a size to big or even bigger?
11/27/2017 - By JuniorAccording to customer reviews, this shoe will be true to size. If you are not 100% sure on the size to purchase, you can add the True Fit Guarantee with the shoes.
11/27/2017 - By Bowling.Com StaffDo they make the Dexter Mens SST 8 Pro in Black/Red
12/12/2017 - By FrostyWhat are the width? i am looking for 2W.
12/13/2017 - By RogerThey come in wide
12/26/2017 - By RichiePROWhat is true fit
12/30/2017 - By SasThe True Fit Guarantee is a one time fee of $5.99 and we send you a pre paid shipping label with your shoes, in case you needed to exchange for a smaller or larger size. The True Fit is only for the same shoe for exchanges just a different size.
1/5/2018 - By Bowling.Com StaffI got a 8half for x mas there to big.what size should I reorder?
12/30/2017 - By JebIf I purchase the replaceable heel for these shoes, Will the replacement help with the slide? I purchased and was in lane once , and about fell the slide sllliiddees alot!
1/27/2018 - By CLDo they run big or small?
2/2/2018 - By RydmanAccording to customer reviews, this shoe will be true to size. If you are not 100% sure on the size to purchase, you can add the True Fit Guarantee with the shoes.
2/2/2018 - By Bowling.Com StaffWhere do you order extra slides
2/5/2018 - By Jordan 23If you click on the link that follows, it will direct you to the replacement soles for the SST Pros. https://www.bowling.com/search/advanced.aspx?s=sst
2/6/2018 - By Bowling.Com StaffI have a pair of Tanks(green and black) they are 10 1/2, will i need the same size in these new ones
2/14/2018 - By Danany men’s shoes in“C” width?
5/7/2018 - By Granada Bowlerdo you have triple e in width
8/7/2018 - By bobFor this particular shoe, it will be a standard D width. If you need a EEE width, our Linds Mens Classic Black Wide Width shoes will be a EEE. If you click on the link, it will direct you to those shoes. https://www.bowling.com/products/linds-mens-classic-black-right-hand-wide-width.htm
8/9/2018 - By Bowling.Com StaffHow do you switch the shoe to a left hand delivery
8/20/2018 - By CoreyI wear a 12 and I hear they run half size small . Do they make a 12.5 or would I need to go to a 13
8/21/2018 - By Need new shoesSo its just to change right/left sole over? No specific right or left sole?
9/1/2018 - By MikeI’m 8.5 on women’s size, what’s the equivalent size on this
9/29/2018 - By MelI have a pair of Dexter Ricky III. Size 10 1/2. What size do you think would fit me for the DAY 8 Pro?
11/10/2018 - By BryceThe Dexter brand should be pretty true to size in between the same brand so if you have had Dexters before, you should be able to get the same size. There are slight difference in the last and cut of the shoe but I would not think it is enough to change the size.
11/13/2018 - By Bowling.Com Staffi need left hand is it available
12/17/2018 - By calvinThis shoe has interchangeable soles and is meant for a left or right handed bowler. All you have to do is switch out the soles and adjust to your liking.
12/18/2018 - By Bowling.Com StaffHow many interchangeable soles come with
1/9/2019 - By GurdyDoes this shoe come in left and wide
1/19/2019 - By SAGhave sst 5 9-1/2 slightly tight,would you recommend size 10 men sst8
2/5/2019 - By jimGood day. I need Dexter SST 8, wide width (2W). Size 10 1/2. Are they available?
2/15/2019 - By VladMy daughter wants this, what is her equivalent in men’s size if she’s 8.5 in women’s size?
3/3/2019 - By MelDo these come in wide widths EEEE
3/9/2019 - By RoseyHow do you choose whether you want left or right hand?
3/17/2019 - By DominicI am now wearing an SST 5 size 11. For an SST 8 pro, should I order same size?
3/28/2019 - By SonnyWe recommend going with your normal shoe size. We do offer the True Fit Guarantee for only $3.99 if you need to exchange the shoe for a larger or smaller size.
3/29/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffI wear a size 13 street shoe, will this shoe in 13 fit me
6/28/2019 - By LeeWe recommend going with your normal shoe size. We do offer the True Fit Guarantee for only $3.99 if you need to exchange the shoe for a larger or smaller size.
7/2/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staffdo the sizes run large
7/28/2019 - By sonnyAccording to customer reviews, this shoe will be true to size. If you are not 100% sure on the size to purchase, you can add the True Fit Guarantee with the shoes.
7/29/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffHave a wide foot do they come in different widths?
8/10/2019 - By Jim/SSI need a wide with??
8/31/2019 - By ShooterWe do not have this shoe model in a wide width unfortunately. Here are some other Dexter options available in wide width: https://www.bowling.com/shopping/all/bowling-shoes/all?brand=7&gender=16&width=15&adjustable-soles=12
9/4/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffCan you ship overnite?
9/15/2019 - By LonewolfDuring the checkout you will be given shipping options based on your shipping address. In some locations we do have Next Day Air shipping available so look for this after you have entered your shipping address.
9/24/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffI usually wear a 9W dress shoe. Will this shoe be wide enough?
9/27/2019 - By JAMi have toe drag what shoe is right for me
9/29/2019 - By joe dThis shoe is actually not good for someone with toe drag because the traction pad has been known to peel back over time due to toe drag. With that being said, there are actually no bowling shoes designed to handle toe drag very well. Dragging your toe will wear down the toe of just about any shoe quicker but for this shoe it will cause other problems so I would not suggest this model.
10/1/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffI need to slide to keep up my speed. Will this shoe give me a smooth slide?
10/11/2019 - By BoomerThis shoe comes with an S8 slide sole which is the most common slide found on Dexter shoes. There are options that slide more than the S8 Slide so if you needed more slide you could go up to a higher number slide from S9-S12.
10/15/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffDo they run large or small
11/10/2019 - By ShawnThere is not a great way to know how the shoes will fit unfortunately. The best option is to get the True Fit Guarantee and this will let you exchange the first size for another size on the same shoe model and it make the exchange process quicker, easier, and cheaper.
11/12/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffI don't slide very much. Is one of the soles good for this?
11/23/2019 - By PeteThis shoe does not come with any extra slide soles included. The S8 slide is a pretty standard slide but if you do not want a lot of slide then you would like a lower number pad like an S2 or S4 pad. For Dexter, the lower the number on the pad , the less you slide.
11/26/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffSo does it come with 2 sets of the soles if they are interchangable?
12/5/2019 - By DerekThis shoe will come with the soles and heels that are on the shoe but it does not have any extras included in the box. The soles and heels are interchangeable on both shoes so you can get replacements for either foot as needed.
12/5/2019 - By Bowling.Com StaffIs it hard to getting use to bowling with a shoe that has grip on it
12/6/2019 - By B.JonesSometimes it can take a few games to break in new slide soles, but you may also try changing different slide soles that offer more or less slide for your needs.
12/10/2019 - By Bowling.Com Staffmy current Dexter shoes are size 10.5 M do you have that size
1/19/2020 - By daveIf I buy a shoe and it does not fit can I get a full refund of my money
1/23/2020 - By LeeWe do not have free returns or exchanges unfortunately. However, we do sell an option called the True Fit Guarantee for $3.99 and this would cover your expenses to change the same shoe to a different size if the first shoe does not fit. This only covers exchanges of the same shoe model to a different size. It would not cover returning for a refund back or exchanges to a different model shoe. To see more of our return policies you can go to our return page here: https://www.bowling.com/service/returns/
1/24/2020 - By Bowling.Com StaffI wear a beginner dexter bowling shoe size 12 but regular tennis shoe size 13. What size should I go with in sst?
2/28/2020 - By BraxtonI would say to start with the same size you wear in the other Dexter. However, there are some slight differences in the shape of the shoes so you may want to get the True Fit Guarantee just to be safe.
3/4/2020 - By Bowling.Com StaffWhat do u mean by toe drag?
5/7/2020 - By RomeI will use a right handed bowler as an example. If you are right handed then you would typically slide on your left foot and your right foot will either kick up or some bowlers will drag the toe of the push off right foot to help balance. However, if you do drag your toe it will be particularly bad for this shoe because the traction sole of this shoe is removable. What Dexter has realized will happen is that the traction sole will tend to catch if you drag your toe and start to peel back over time and pretty soon your traction sole will be "bent" back from dragging that toe and you would have to buy a new traction sole very soon. If a shoe does not have the removable traction sole then there is nothing to catch and peel back if you drag your toe so it is recommended that if you drag your toe that you get a shoe that does not have removable traction soles.
5/8/2020 - By Bowling.Com Staffyou only ask shoe size , what about width, right or left hand, etc. ?
6/13/2020 - By Ed HWe list the regular width and wide width shoes as two different listings. This particular shoe is the regular width version of this shoe. If there was a wide width option for this shoe it would be listed on a separate page and the name of the shoe would say wide width in the title. Also, this shoe is designed to work for both Right and Left Handed bowlers because the soles and heels on both shoes are interchangeable so you can switch the traction and slide sole to either foot and it will work for either shoe. The shape of the pads is universal also to fit either shoe so the pad is not curved to only fit one shoe. Other shoes will specifically list which hand they are good for in the name of the shoe if it is only good for one hand but if the shoe said Right or Left Handed in the title then it will work for both.
6/15/2020 - By Bowling.Com StaffI have toe drag. This shoe has a toe guard but says it won’t work with people that toe drag. Is that the case?
9/7/2020 - By BrandonBecause this shoe has a removable traction sole, it make this shoe a bad option if you drag your toe. When you drag your toe it will sometimes peel back the removable traction sole and over time you would have to replace the traction sole because it gets bent too far back. There are not really any good shoe options designed for toe drag. Some shoes will have a guards on the front but they still break down quicker if you drag your toe.
9/8/2020 - By Bowling.Com StaffAre they available in a wide width
10/30/2020 - By KenThis model is not available in wide width. There is another SST 8 in wide available here: https://www.bowling.com/products/dexter-mens-sst-8-power-frame-boa-black-wide-width-right-hand-or-left-hand.htm
10/30/2020 - By Bowling.Com Staff
