Get your glove game-ready with our Glove Break-In service — a professional, hands-on process that softens, shapes, and forms your glove for peak comfort and performance. Whether it’s a new glove fresh out of the box or one that’s stiff from storage, we’ll bring it to life with the perfect feel and pocket.
 
Step-by-Step Process
 
1. Assessment & Setup
We start by inspecting the glove’s leather, stiffness, and structure to determine the ideal break-in method for your glove’s material, size, and position.
 
2. Leather Softening
Conditioning Spray or Water Submersion: We carefully spray the glove with a professional-grade conditioning solution—or fully submerge it in water when needed—to soften and relax the leather fibers for shaping.
 
Youth Glove Option: For younger players, we offer a glove steamer treatment to create a softer, more flexible leather that’s easier to close and control.
 
3. Lace Preparation
All primary knots are untied and stretched to protect the laces and allow the glove to flex freely throughout the process.
 
4. Hinge & Flex Creation
We hand-work the leather to establish natural hinge points at the heel and along key flex zones—ensuring a smooth, effortless closing motion.
 
5. Pocket Forming
Using a glove mallet or weighted ball, we shape the pocket to your preferred depth and style—deep for transfers, shallow for quick plays, or customized to your position.
 
6. Targeted Softening
Stubborn or stiff areas are smoothed with a glove hammer, breaking down tough leather spots and creating a uniform feel throughout the glove.
 
7. Relace, Adjust & Set
We retie knots, adjust lace tension, and set the glove’s shape for optimal structure and responsiveness.
 
8. Dry, Condition & Finish
The glove is air-dried, then treated with professional-grade conditioner to lock in moisture balance and flexibility, leaving a soft, supple, and durable finish.
 
Why Choose Glove Break-Ins
 
Custom shaping for your position and style of play
 
Safe, even break-in without damaging the leather
 
Optional glove steamer for youth models — faster, easier flex for developing players
 
Restores comfort and readiness to stiff or unused gloves