The Quality is Obvious
"My goal in buying a cleat was to find something lightweight. Unfortunately, that usually means that I am getting something very cheaply made. They are light because the company skimped on the things needed to make a decent shoe. Not here. From the moment I pulled the box out, I knew this was a different experience. Each shoe carefully placed in its own styro sleeve. When you take a good look at the shoe, you can tell people cared and had a plan to design a good shoe. These are comfortable and I have high hopes that they will last. If a truly lightweight, quality cleat is your goal, I can not recommend them strongly enough based on my initial impressions"
— Mark C. (5/5)
I've been waiting for a cleat like this!
"I really appreciate that Mariucci has introduced a cleat with a lower heel drop—something that feels like a cross between a minimalist shoe and a racing flat. For players used to thicker soles (standard cleats or sneakers), I’d recommend easing into these gradually and paying attention to your running form. They demand stronger feet and encourage a forefoot strike rather than heavy heel-striking.
Don’t be afraid to give them a try, though. Strong feet and good mechanics not only make you quicker but also help reduce the risk of injury. And being closer to the ground has another big advantage: less vulnerability to ankle rolls. This matters even more with baseball cleats, since when you step on a base, home plate, or hard-packed dirt, the spikes can’t dig in. With taller-soled cleats, that creates a lot of leverage for your ankle to turn. These keep you more stable, which is huge for both performance and long-term durability.
Fit-wise, the cleats run a little wide. They’re not as roomy as a true minimalist shoe, but they strike a great balance between performance and stability—plenty of space for your foot to do its thing without feeling sloppy. They also felt comfortable right out of the box and required very little break-in time.
The outer sole is also well-balanced: rigid enough to form a stable plate for the spikes, yet noticeably more flexible than any other cleat I’ve worn. That balance makes them both responsive and supportive, a rare combo in baseball footwear.
I play both infield and outfield, and they’ve performed great across dirt, grass, and turf."
— Todd S. (5/5)