All Replacement Heels Work for Right and left Handed Bowlers
Brake In Your Soles and Heels
Break in your soles and heels right out of the box by firmly rubbing the shoe back and forth for 30 seconds in a non-traffic area, such as the floor or under the ball return. This will smooth the raw fibers and shorten the time you spend determining your ideal combination.
H-1: Most Brake (Least Slide) Red Horseshoe
Bowler profile: For the power player, the "cranker", who needs the most brake.
The Red Horseshoe heel is the softest material which brakes the strongest of all the heels offered by Dexter. The beveled edge in the shape of a horseshoe and the tapered design offer maximum edge contact with the approach and a smooth transition from the slide sole to the braking heel. The Horseshoe heels are made of proprietary rubber compositions available exclusively to Dexter. Recommended for slippery/icy conditions.
Includes with SST 6 (men's and women's).
H-2: More Brake (Less Slide)
Bowler profile: For the powerful "cranker" who needs less slide.
The rippled rubber heel brakes the strongest of all heels offered by Dexter. This heel is 1/8" higher than all other heels. The additional height provides more braking power. Recommended for slicker conditions.
Includes with Men's SST 5 and SST 6.
H-2: More Brake (Less Slide) Reversible
Bower profile: For the power player "cranker" who needs a quick brake
The adjustable Braking Reversible Ripple heel is a high friction material similar to the original Ripply h2 but can be reversed to place the ripples in the forward direction to increase braking power. It's lower profile also suits some bowlers who feel that the original ripple is too thick.
Includes with Women's SST 5 and SST 6.
H-5: Brake (Standard)
Bowler profile: For any player who needs average brake.
This rubber heel is made of a special Dexter rubber blend which has slip coefficient added to the rubber and a smooth finish for even braking control. This rubber heel is standard equipment on the SST 1+4 because of it universal effectiveness on a majority of approaches. Recommended for normal approach conditions.
Fixed on SST 1 (men's).
H-5: Brake (Standard Slide) Blue Horseshoe
Bowler profile: For any player who needs average brake.
The Blue Horseshoe standard heel is a medium hardness material which suits more styles than any other heel offered by Dexter. The heel is made of a special Dexter rubber blend which has slip coefficient added to the rubber and a smooth finish for even braking control. The beveled edge in the shape of a horseshoe and the tapered design offer maximum edge contact with the approach and a smooth transaction from the slide sole to the braking heel. The Horseshoe heels are made of proprietary rubber compositions available exclusively to Dexter.
Includes with Men's SST Entry, SST 4, SST 5, SST 6, and Women's SST, SST 5, and SST 6.
H-7: Little Brake (Most Slide)
Bowler profile: For the "stroker" who wants the least amount of brake.
The Red Heel is made with a leather slide surface, including a rubber base and bevel. Recommended for sticky approach conditions.
Includes with SST 6 Men's and Women's.
