How to Make My Bowling Shoes Slide More

When your bowling shoes don't slide properly, it affects your game. However, only one of your shoes should slide. Your other shoe should have a no-slip traction sole. Your sliding shoe sole should be dry and clean to glide without any hesitation. The floor at the approach should also be dry and clean. Any residue or debris left from other bowler's shoes can cause your slide to stop, throwing your game or injuring you. If your shoes are clean and dry, and the floor is too, take some extra measure to ensure your bowling shoes have just the right slide.

Things You'll Need

  • Steel brush
  • Shoe slide
  • Shoe protector
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the bottom of your sliding shoe with a steel brush. Brushing from the toe to the heel gives your shoe more slide; brushing the sole side to side gives you less slide.

    • 2

      Tighten your shoe laces. While this may seem like it would make a difference in your slide, properly fitting shoes aid in your approach.

    • 3

      Put on a shoe protector over your sliding shoe if you leave the bowling area. This protects your shoe sole from getting wet, sticky or dirty.

    • 4

      Wear a shoe slide for a consistent approach. This slides over your shoe and is held in place with elastic straps.