Nike, an American company founded in 1972, began its serious involvement in baseball in the 1990s. In particular, the company solidified its presence in the baseball gear market starting in 1996 with a partnership with Ken Griffey Jr., who was a superstar in Major League Baseball (MLB) at the time. By 2023, approximately 50% of MLB players were using Nike cleats.
In the past, Nike also offered cleats and gloves in Japan, but the company withdrew from the Japanese market in 2014. As a result, it is no longer possible to purchase Nike gloves or cleats through official channels in Japan.
About Jordan
The Jordan series, modeled after Michael Jordan, who is known as the greatest basketball player of all time. While the series is famous for its basketball shoes and sneakers, in recent years, baseball cleats have also been introduced.
