Footwear Friday: Nike’s Air Huarache Baseball Cleats are not sandals

Contrary to what the name implies, Nike’s Air Huarache baseball cleats aren’t sandals.

But they’re similar in a lot of ways:

• They’re comfortable. Just like their namesakes, Nike’s Air Huarache metal baseball cleats feel good. These baseball cleats feature a full-length Phylon midsole with Air Sole unit for comfort and response.
• They’re durable. A good pair of huaraches can last 10 years or longer. Nike’s Air Huarache metal baseball cleats can take a beating too, thanks to their rugged synthetic leather upper and V9 outsole.
• They’re lightweight. Their high-performance design makes it easy to move around on the field.
• They’re stylish. Huaraches look great on the beach. Air Huaraches look great on a diamond.

Get them at Baseball Express for $89.99.

Related: Browse our selection of metal baseball cleats.

Thursday trivia: Ump asks the other for help, runner caught off-base… What’s the call?

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time again for our weekly baseball rules trivia question.

Here’s how it works: We’ll post an in-game scenario. You tell us what call the umpire should make, if the umpire should make a call at all.

Without further ado, here’s this week’s scenario.

Runner leading off on third. The pitcher’s delivery is low, and the batter swings halfway.

The plate umpire motions for help from the field ump. As everyone’s attention is on the field ump, the catcher fires the ball to the third baseman, who tags the runner off the base.

The field ump’s call is “Strike!”

What’s the call on the runner?

Know the answer, post it here, give us a Tweet or find us on Facebook.

While you think it over, here’s the famous USF-Pitt rain-out dance off.

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Build your dream glove with the Rawlings Baseball Glove Builder

Looking for the perfect glove? Build it yourself!

With the Rawlings Glove Builder, you can customize your ideal baseball glove. Personalize everything — from the leather to the webbing and the padding to custom text.

Personalize every detail, from glove patterns to flags

You can start with patterns used by pro ballplayers, such as Derek Jeter or Troy Tulowitzki, or you can build your glove from scratch. From there, you can select web styles, lace, pads, sweatbands, finger hoods, embroidery and personalization.

Check it out at Baseball Express.

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Get instant batting cage feedback with Rawlings’ Big Stick Black Wood Baseball Bat

Don’t ding up your gameday bat in the cages.

Instead, take Rawlings’ Big Stick Black Wood Baseball Bat. It’s dirt cheap and it’s wood, so it provides instant feedback on your swing.

How does it work?

If you don’t make ideal contact, you’ll know. Hit it on the taper or outside of the sweet spot, and you’ll feel a sting. That’s a good clue that you need to adjust your swing.

Get the bat for $21.99 (or two for $38.98) at Baseball Express.

Related: Browse our selection of wood baseball bats.