What shoes should you wear with lawn bowls?

Unfortunately you can’t wear any old trainers when playing bowls. Your shoes MUST have flat soles. This is required to keep the greens in the best possible condition by preventing the grass being churned up by the grip on players shoes.

Do you need special shoes for bowls?

YES YOU DO. Bowling shoes are needed for safety first and performance second. Your shoes need to be clean with a smooth sole to allow you and all the other bowlers to walk up toward the pins and swing your ball into the lane without sticking or tripping on anything. Street shoes won’t do this.

What do you wear when playing lawn bowls?

dresses, culottes, skorts, skirts, slack suits, skirt suits, pedal pushers, jackets, vests and headwear. If a registered club shirt is worn for pennant, all members of a side must be attired in the same shirt.

Where are Henselite bowls manufactured?

Melbourne, Australia
Henselite is an Australian owned company and all our lawn bowls are manufactured in Melbourne, Australia. We are proud to be part of the Australian Made campaign which recognises Australian products which have been locally manufactured to our high quality standards.

Why do bowls players wear white?

Activities such as yours and ours were developed for the privileged, way back when (Bowls is known to be at least 400 years old), and white was symbolic of purity, and later, amateurism. Without getting into that arena, be aware that lawn bowling (bowls) has been using color shirts for major events since at least 1992.

What Colour are bowling shoes?

While the traditional colours of bowls shoes are regarded as being brown, white and grey, the law allows for the World Indoor Bowls Council (WIBC) and Member National Bowling Authorities to allow the use of other colours if they wish.

What qualifies as bowling shoes?

Bowling shoes are typically made out of leather and rubber. The soles of the shoes act much like the bowling lanes themselves: they are both made to be super slick. Wearing slick shoes helps you slide while you’re bowling. This is important because it enables you to achieve a smoother motion.

Do you have to wear socks with bowling shoes?

First and foremost: SOCKS! That’s right, even if your outfit doesn’t call for socks, you really need to bring socks with you to wear with the bowling shoes you’ll be renting. Thick, absorbent socks are best. If you forget to bring socks, head over to our pro shop to pick up a pair.

What do people wear to bowls?

The traditional etiquette for bowls clothing is for all items to be white: skirts, blouses and shoes for ladies, trousers, shirts and shoes for men. The traditional colour for shoes is actually brown, but white has become a lot more standard in recent years.

Who makes Henselite bowls?

Henselite are another full range provider. They started out as a family run business by the Hensell family in Australia, and are now one of the biggest players in bowls worldwide.

What are Henselite bowls made of?

As a result, the “Henselite” name was born in 1930 – a combination of its founders – ‘Hensell” – and the material – “Bakelite”. The company swapped all bowls production from rubber to the new phenolic material.

What do you wear for bowling in the summer?

A rolled up jeans and a nice tee is always good for bowling with friends. Soft denim with a tight T-shirt for the summer, and wite shoes, with or without socks. You will never ask how to dress for bowling again when you wear such an outfit.

Are Henselite HM74 mens sport bowls shoes breathable?

The Henselite HM74 Mens Sport Bowls Shoes with IMPACT X Technology has a high quality PU upper that is part breathable.

What sizes do Henselite shoes come in?

Each pair comes with white laces and a complimenting coloured second lace option along with a complimentary pair of Henselite socks. Sizes: Most are available in sizes 6 to 13 (full sizes only), but check the menu above as three colours have slightly different sizing options.

What are the best lightweight sport bowls shoes?

The comfortable, lightweight HM75 Sport Bowls Shoe from Henselite. Try on a pair today!