The 2025 MLB season is in the books, and it did not disappoint. The players brought their A-game all the way through the extra innings Game 7 of the World Series.<\/p>\n
Just as the players showed out on the field, their footwear sponsors and custom artists elevated their appeal with incredible cleats. However, some stood out above the rest in a crowded field of competition.<\/p>\n
When evaluating performance footwear, you must take into account performance, style, and swagger. Below are Sports Illustrated’s Kicks On SI’s rankings for the ten best cleats of the 2025 MLB season.<\/p>\n
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Shohei Ohtani wears his signaure New Balance cleats. \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani did not do anything too special with his cleats this season. Ohtani continued to wear his first signature New Balance cleat (the FuelCell Ohtani 1<\/a>). However, sporting that incredible model in Dodgers colors is enough to make the list.<\/p>\n Willson Contreras’ Nike Griffey cleats. \/ Jeff Curry-Imagn Images<\/p>\n St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras was one of several MLB players to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in style by wearing the Nike Griffey 2 in the “Jackie Robinson Day” colorway. Athletes can buy the cleats for just $53 at Dick’s Sporting Goods<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ronny Henriquez wears custom Nike Ja 3 cleats. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Miami Marlins relief pitcher Ronny Henriquez joined Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. as one of the few players to wear custom Nike Ja 3 cleats. Fans can shop Ja Morant’s basketball shoes at Nike.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Elly De La Cruz wears Air Jordan cleats. \/ Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is a delight to watch on the field because of his player and stellar rotation of Air Jordan cleats. The Jordan Brand athlete regularly rocked Air Jordan 1 High cleats in Reds colorways.<\/p>\n Bryce Harper wears his signature Under Armour cleats. \/ Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper wore his ninth signature Under Armour cleat in myriad colorways throughout the season (the City Edition colorway was one of the best). Harper is in a class by himself when it comes to his signature collection.<\/p>\n Bryce Harper wears his signature Under Armour cleats. \/ Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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