Baseball Cleats Buying Guide

Baseball Express is your go-to shop for all of your baseball footwear needs.  We carry the latest footwear from top brands like New Balance, Under Armour, Nike, and more as well as carry the latest pro-model cleats. Follow our buying guide below to pick out the cleats that best fit your style, size, and needs on the diamond.

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Today's baseball cleats are usually made out of mesh, synthetic leather, or even a combination of the two.  Synthetic leather provides the wearer strong support at the ankle and front of the foot, while mesh provides good breathability and flexibility. Whichever you prefer comes down to playstyle and personal preference.  Just make sure whatever you choose is comfortable, first and foremost.

Baseball cleats generally come in two different heights:  Low-Tops and Mid/High-Tops.  Low-Tops feature a lower profile making for a lighter shoe so they are great for greater speed and agility.  However, the lower profile does mean some ankle support is sacrificed.  If a heavier cleat is not as much of a concern to you and you prefer greater ankle support, you will want a Mid-Top or High-Top cleat.

All baseball cleats generally translate between all different positions very well.  But if you want something particular to where you play on the field, here are some things to consider:

• OUTFIELDERS:  Metal Cleats are recommended if your league allows as they do not pick up large portions of grass and dirt that molded cleats will.  
• INFIELDERS:  Most infields are just fine for molded cleats.  But if you find yourself on a dirt infield that is dry or compact, metal cleats can give you the extra strength you need to dig in and get your preferred amount of traction.
• PITCHERS:  A low-top cleat is strongly encouraged because of a pitcher's motion and footwork, a high-top cleat can cause uncomfortable rubbing and result in foot blisters.

Baseball cleats are very simple to find the correct size in as they generally have the same fit as everyday shoes.  Here are some tips on finding the perfect fit for your baseball cleats:

1. Your toe should leave no more than a quarter of an inch from the end of the cleat and the heel should have a snug fit.

2. If you are in-between sizes, pick the size that is a tighter fit.  Cleats will expand over time so after a few uses, the fit will become more comfortable.

3. Comfort is the top priority.  Style doesn't matter much if your feet are hurting.  Remember, you have to wear these for games that last a couple hours so comfort should be your highest priority.  After that, everything else will fall into place.