Turf Shoes

Turf shoes are baseball trainers with a rubber outsole covered in small nubs instead of cleats. They give grip on artificial turf and indoor surfaces while staying comfortable on hard floors. Many are built on the same platform as a brand’s cleats, so they feel like your game shoes.

• Indoor training during the Canadian winter, in gyms, domes and training facilities

• Batting cages and hitting lessons

• Artificial turf fields for practices and games

• Warm-ups, pre-game work and getting to the field without wearing down your cleats

• Coaching, for coaches on their feet all day

Turf shoes have a flat, multi-nub rubber outsole for synthetic surfaces and cages, while cleats have spikes (metal or molded) for grip on grass and dirt.

On artificial turf, often yes; on grass and dirt infields you'll want cleats for traction. Check your league's footwear rules.

Yes — their flat, durable outsole makes them a solid choice for warmups, agility drills and general practice on top of cage and turf work.

Most turf shoes are built like athletic trainers, so they're comfortable for extended wear, whether that's a full practice session or running errands between games.

Yes, the multi-nub rubber outsole is designed to grip most synthetic surfaces, though always check your facility's footwear policy if you're unsure.

Usually, yes. Most players wear the same size in turf shoes as in their cleats from the same brand. Try them on with athletic socks, and look for a snug fit with no heel slip.

We carry turf shoes from Under Armour, New Balance and Nike, including the UA Yard and Harper, New Balance 4040, 3000, Ohtani and Lindor, and Nike React Vapor Drive.

Pair your turf shoes with batting gloves and training bats for your winter hitting sessions, and keep slides in your bag for recovery after workouts.