subject: Why Ken Griffey Cleats Are Game Changers [print this page] Ken Griffey, JrKen Griffey, Jr. Was one of the greatest professional baseball players of modern times. His popularity was so key to the approval of the Seattle Mariners new stadium that it is sometimes referred to as the house that Griffey built. He is also tied to a very successful line of baseball shoes by Nike commonly referred to as Griffey cleats.
Usage of the word cleat can be confusing. Originally a cleat was a stud, sort of a spike, that was attached to the sole of a shoe for better performance on quick stops and turns. It still means this, but it can also refer to a shoe with cleats. Baseball shoes can be had with or without cleats. This article is about both kinds of baseball shoes associated with Ken Griffey, Jr.
Griffey began developing his line of shoes with Nike about ten years ago. These lightweight shoes have a reputation for being exceptionally comfortable. They use Nike Air technology in the soles to provide superior cushioning compared to conventional shoes.
Nike's current product line includes the Nike Swingman Remix RB Boys' Baseball Cleat. The shoe has improved lockdown thanks to its integrated ankle strap. The upper portion is synthetic leather. Its ride is softened by the full length Phylone midsole. They also sell a number of other Griffey shoes.
Beyond the current Nike product line, there is a huge Griffey baseball shoe marketplace. Ebay is an example of a place where many Griffey shoes can be found. New and used are both for sale, for a much larger number of choices than is currently for sale by Nike. If you have the money and the inclination, you can even find shoes with Ken Griffey, Jr.'s autograph. Those are not cheap!
Of course with auctions on eBay and other online purchasing, the rule has to be caveat emptor, let the buyer beware. Be sure to order a size that fits the intended wearer. Carefully read any information about shipping costs, condition of the shoes, and so forth.
The Griffey cleats and baseball shoes seem to have a number of fans. There are web sites that explain why they are such good shoes. There are others that have links to sellers of the shoes.
Why are the Griffey shoes so popular? Reviews indicate that they are very comfortable and functional. It could be that the intangible factor called fashion is involved as well. To say that the Griffey shoes are fashionable is not to say that there is anything wrong with them. How fashionable a product is doesn't necessarily have anything to do with its quality.
The Griffey name is certainly a sales booster. After all, when we see a celebrated athlete pitching a brand of sugar water on television, we note that the sales of that brand of sugar water tend to go up. Ken Griffey, Jr. Is a talented athlete and a person to be admired. What's more, he just retired. That will certainly give his reputation a boost.
Current baseball players should check out Griffey cleats, or some model of Griffey baseball shoes. Everybody else could benefit from looking into it. Combining comfort and fashion is a win win move.
