My son has outgrown his old glove and has his heart set on a Shoeless Joe model. Anyone have kids who've used these, or had one themselves? I've always been a Rawlings guy (my dad worked for their parent company when I was a kid so we always had them), and I'm unfamiliar with this company. They weren't around back when I played so I'm unfamiliar with them. They aren't cheap, but I'm willing to pay a bit more if it's a high quality, durable glove.
Rawlings Heart of the Hide, Wilson A2000, Mizuno Pro-Select, Nokona Alpha Select.
These are not the very tip top models of each brand, but are lifetime mitts and run about $250.
I think the shoeless joe gloves are a little gimmicky with the retro style, and while they feel better before the break in period, I just don't think they are at the same level after that,
Just one person's opinion.
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Good luck! Great times. Enjoy.
Think about an inexpensive glove and break in the Nokona or Mizuno 10.5" to be the game glove next year...depends on how much time they are going to be wearing it, of course.