Dexter THE 9 HT BOA Black/Colorshift Unisex Right Hand or Left Hand
Dexter THE 9 takes bowling shoes to a whole new level. THE stands for Toehold Hyperflex Engineering which increases the flexibility and durability of the shoe. THE 9 HT is the newest in the shoe series, with a list of high performance features. This shoe has a lot to offer, starting at the toe and going all the way to the heel.
- Color: Black/Colorshift Hot Melt
- Sizing: Width: D
- Toehold Hyperflex Engineering
- Total Interchangeable Sole & Heel Construction without trimming
- Right and left convertible
- Goodyear® Rubber Replaceable Traction Sole
- TPU and Breathable Mesh Uppers
- Strobal construction for increased flexibility
- Molded midsole with classic raised shank and heel
- Molded External Heel Stabilizer
- 1 Shoe Protector Included
- On Shoe (removable): THE 7 Slide, THT2 Traction Pad, H2 UB, H5 ST
- SKU: DEXDP899
- Product ID: 12201
- Brand: Dexter
- Category: Bowling Shoes

Customer Reviews | 19 Customer Questions
By Mikey from Connecticut
Pros:
Stylish, Durable, Adjustable
Cons:
Does not come with extra soles and heels
Best Uses:
Multiple uses
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great quality
These are by far, the best shoes I've ever owned. Dexter truly are masters of their craft. These shoes look stunning under the lights the hot melt color shift really pops. Sizing is accurate just order your normal shoe size. The BOA system incorporated into these shoes are incredible. Easily adjustable to tighten or loosen the shoes. Dexter has also made a chart for different heel and sole combinations too. I do wish however, that Dexter included some extra heels and soles for the high price you pay for these shoes. You'll have to purchase them separately. Just know these shoes are an investment. Outside of price, these are excellent shoes for any bowler looking for an upgrade into the higher end shoe market.
By James V from Long Island NY
Pros:
BOA (hope it lasts), Comfort, Style
Cons:
Aggressive Braking
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Super Comfortable and sweet looking pair of shoes.
Very comfortable shoe. I was a bit leery about the BOA system but it actually is really awesome. I just am not sure at this time if it will last. The wire they use is super thin, but I guess that helps to keep the mechanisms functioning smooth as easy. As another user commented, the heel on the slide shoe is a tad aggressive for me. I will be putting on a "7" from my old shoe to produce the longer slide I am accustomed too. They are sharp looking and the color shifting is very apparent with the lighting in my bowling alley . Some others have stated that this effect was a bit lacking but not for me. I hope to have these as long as I had my old Dexters. I am a 10 in regular shoes but always get 9.5 in my Dexters if that helps anyone. Nice work on a cool and comfortable pair of shoes
By Bavaria from Virginia
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great Shoes!
I must say these look amazing and I was especially surprised how well made these shoes are. The colors come out on these and people will ask lol.
By Mike from Virginia
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great shoes
Great shoes, very comfortable
By Keyz from DMV
Pros:
Fit and comfort was great!!!
Cons:
The slide shoe heel attachment
Best Uses:
None
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The juries still out!
My only complaint was the slide shoe heel attachment brakes to hard for me and throws my rhythm off. Other than that this is another solid shoe made by Dexter and it looks like I won't be buying another pair of shoes again for the next 10-15 years. ??????
By Brett from Rhode Island
Cons:
Slightly uncomfortable
Best Uses:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Not what it seems
Showed up late. Not as vibrant as pictured. Same size ive worn my whole life is suddenly way too big. Not the most comfortable
By richard from dfw
Pros:
look great
Cons:
soles split
Best Uses:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
soles
poor quality of material used in the soles
By Sami from OR
Pros:
Beautiful, boa system
Cons:
Sizing
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Horrible sizing
So I currently have the woman's Dexter Kerrie shoes and wear a 7.5 and I ordered these in the woman's size 7.5 and they are ONE FULL SIZE TOO BIG!!!! luckily I got the fit insurance thing and will be exchanging them. I said I would recommend because the quality of the shoe is unmatched but I have not been able to try them so once I get the correct size and use them I will update my review.
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
Question:
shoes size 7.5 is this shoe a true fit?
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Answer:
The shoe size question is one that we often get but unfortunately it is not one that we can give a definite answer on. We do have some reviews where customers say this shoe runs big and we have heard from some bowlers that it runs small compared to their other shoes. For the large majority of people that get this shoe they stick with the first size and so we do not advertise that it runs small or large because we do not have enough feedback one way to determine if it is large or small. I would suggest to get your normal shoe size and also consider the True Fit Guarantee which would cover your exchange expenses to get the next size up or down on this if the first size did not fit. I am sorry I could not give a more definitive answer on this.
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When is the release date for these?
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What does it mean by true fit guaranteed? lol
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Answer:
The True Fit option will help you to make shoe exchanges for the same shoe model to a different size by making the process quicker, easier, and faster. To see all the details of this option you may click the "?" beside this option and it will pop up to show you all of the details and benefits of this option.
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What does platinum protection cover?
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The platinum protection option is a way to help with any warranty issues that may come by making the process quicker, easier, and cheaper. For the full list of policies and benefits of the platinum protection click the "?" beside this option to see a pop up of further details.
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The platinum protection option is a way to help with any warranty issues that may come by making the process quicker, easier, and cheaper. For the full list of policies and benefits of the platinum protection click the "?" beside this option to see a pop up of further details.
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Question:
is the lace break, do you have replacement?
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Dexter covers the shoe under a 1 year manufacturer warranty so if you have any issues with the lacing system in the first year we can try to get this covered under the Dexter manufacturer warranty.
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Question:
If the BOA strings break can I just replace them with a regular shoe string?
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The BOA lace must be replaced with another BOA lace. It cannot be substituted with a standard shoe lace unfortunately. If you have any issues just contact us back and we can see if Dexter can send a replacement BOA lace.
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Question:
where can I find the replaceable traction soles/
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Answer:
Here is a link to the replacement soles for the Dexter THE 9 shoes. Make sure the replacement sole says THE 9 in the title so that it matches with the Dexter THE 9 shoes.
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Question:
How is this shoe on toe drag
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Where can I find replacement heels
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Hello! You can follow the link provided and it will shows you all replacement heels and soles. https://www.bowling.com/search/advanced.aspx?s=dexter+heels
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Question:
The charts for size not clear 42 size
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Answer:
A mens EUR 42 would be a mens 9.5 US. I would recommend this size. This shoe can be returned or exchanged and we also have a True Fit option that you may check out in case there was any trouble with the sizing.
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Question:
Can you buy extra shoes cover for this shoe
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Yes, we sell a large variety of shoe covers here: https://www.bowling.com/shopping/all/bowling-accessories/shoe-covers
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Question:
I’ll purchase the decker 9s with the wire shoestring I know how to train him but I’m not sure how to loosen them up I think I’m doing something wrong could you tell me how to loose the wire
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To loosen the BOA system lift up on the turn dial. This should release the line so that you can flex your foot and remove it from the shoe. Then press the turn dial back in to start tightening it again.
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Question:
The shoes i got before came with three different slides. Does this one only come with one and I have to buy more or does it come with three different slides to adjust for the approaches?
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The width size is D on this shoe. Is this a wide with shoe?
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I'm left handed. How will the shoe work for me. Do they have extra pads in both left and right hand?
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These shoes are for both left and right handed bowlers. You can switch the interchangeable soles and heels to either shoe. Dexter has many different combinations for these shoes.
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Is there a size chart?
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Unfortunately we do not have a size chart provided from Dexter but we do offer an option called the True Fit Guarantee and this option can help you exchange the shoes for a different size by making the process quicker, easier, and cheaper. To see the full benefits of the True Fit click the "?" beside this option for all the details.
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what does right and left convertible mean?
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This shoe is unique because the pads on both shoes are removeable and the pads will fit either foot. So the traction sole can go on the left or right shoe and the slide sole can go on the left or right shoe so this shoe can be right handed or left handed just by switching the pads.
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Question:
How do I know what size slider to get for The 9 size 6?
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Here is a size chart for the Dexter THE 9 replacement soles:
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Here is a size chart for the Dexter THE 9 replacement soles: (XXS - Men's 4.5, Women's 5-6) / (XS - Men's 5-6.5, Women's 6.5-8) / (Small - Men's 7-8.5, Women's 8.5-10) / (Medium - Men's 9-10.5, Women's 11) / (Large - Men's 11-12) / (XLarge - Men's 13-15)
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