Baseball is a game of inches, of fractions of a second, of micro-adjustments that separate the good from the great. Yet for decades, the equipment designed to ground those movements—the cleats—lagged behind.
Most baseball shoes were built like sneakers with spikes slapped on the bottom. They looked fine in the dugout, but on the field, players felt the limits. Slipping in the box. Ankles rolling on pivots. Power leaking away with every stride. The most fundamental tool of the game wasn’t truly designed for it.
That’s why baseball needed a cleat redesign.
What Makes a Cleat Great
A great cleat starts with how the body moves:
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Balance and stability keep hitters stacked and pitchers grounded.
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Traction and torque allow for sharp cuts, explosive acceleration, and efficient energy transfer.
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Fit and comfort carry players through nine innings without fatigue.
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Biomechanical support protects joints, prevents wobble, and helps athletes stay healthy over a long season.
For years, these principles weren’t built into baseball footwear. Players had to adapt their movements to their shoes, instead of their shoes adapting to the demands of the game.
Where SQAIRZ GFP™ Changed the Equation
SQAIRZ approached baseball differently: engineer from the ground up, starting with biomechanics and clinical testing. The result is a platform built for real performance.
Independent studies with college athletes showed measurable gains: pitchers picked up velocity, hitters added exit speed, and balance improved dramatically. In fact, the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) presented research confirming SQAIRZ’s ability to reduce wobble and stabilize athletes.
Professional players like Ramón Laureano recognized it immediately. He spoke about how SQAIRZ GFP™ cleats gave him better connection to the ground, sharper footwork, and the stability to stay healthy and explosive. And since being traded to the Padres, he’s been getting a home run almost every game. The batting average speaks for itself…
A Growing List of Accolades
Since stepping onto the diamond less than a year ago, SQAIRZ has been named:
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Official On-Field Footwear Partner of Minor League Players
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An Official Footwear Partner of Perfect Game
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The Official Shoe of Diamond Allegiance
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The Official Footwear Partner of the High School Baseball National Championship Series
These titles are the proof that the biggest organizations in the sport see the same thing players do: SQAIRZ technology makes a difference.
Perfect Game Knows Bold
No one understands the future of baseball like Perfect Game. They showcase the best amateur talent in the world, elevate players to the next level, and set the tone for where the game is headed. So when Perfect Game partnered with SQAIRZ, it was a bold one.
And now, the partnership is leveling up. Months of collaboration have led to a custom cleat that fuses our science-backed platform with a design that carries real drip. It’s performance built for the spotlight, created with the same fearlessness Perfect Game brings to every field they touch.
What’s Next
Baseball needed a cleat redesign. SQAIRZ delivered it with balance, stability, and measurable gains in velocity and power. The game demanded better, and the results proved what was possible.
The next step is about to arrive: the SQAIRZ x Perfect Game collab cleat. Months in the making, loaded with performance, and designed to turn heads when it hits the dirt.
Stay tuned—the drip drops September 9th.