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The 10 Best Cleats of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game
Elly De La Cruz wore custom Air Jordan cleats. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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It goes without saying that MLB has the best All-Star game compared to every other major sport. But does baseball also have the best footwear? Usually, we would say no, but all the sneaker brands brought the heat to Arlington, Texas.

The American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night, and there were plenty of highlights. Best of all, there were lots of memorable cleats worn during the Midsummer Classic.

Below is Sports Illustrated's list of the ten best cleats worn during the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

10. Custom Air Jordan 1 High

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Player: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
Cleat: Custom Air Jordan 1 High.
Why We Love It: Duran won the All-Star Game MVP award and looked the part in custom gold Air Jordan cleats. Fans can shop for retro Air Jordan sneakers on the Nike website.

9. Under Armour Yard

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Player: Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson.
Cleat: The Under Armour Yard.
Why We Love It: Part of Under Armour's 'Western Luxe' collection for the All-Star Game, Henderson's cleats popped in powder blue. Fans can check out the brand's baseball collection on the UA website.

8. Custom Air Jordan 1

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Player: San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar.
Cleat: Custom Air Jordan 1 mid.
Why We Love It: Profar laced up two pairs of custom Air Jordan 1 cleats during the All-Star Game. Both were exquisite.

7. Nike Griffey 2

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Player: San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez.
Cleat: The Nike Griffey 2.
Why We Love It: Suarez paid tribute to baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. by wearing his retro cleats. Fans can shop Griffey's collection on the Nike website.

6. adidas Adizero Impact+

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Player: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase.
Cleat: The adidas Adizero Impact+.
Why We Love It: Part of the adidas Adizero "Warp Speed" collection, Clase's kicks looked clutch in the later innings.

5. adidas Adizero Electric+

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Player: Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner.
Cleat: The adidas Adizero Electric+.
Why We Love It: The new lightweight model from adidas is built for speedy players like Turner. Fans can shop the "Warp Speed" collection on the adidas website.

4. Under Armour Harper 9

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Player: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper .
Cleat: The Under Armour Harper 9.
Why We Love It: Harper wore the 'Western Luxe' colorway of his ninth Under Armour cleat. The attention to detail was incredibly executed. Fans can shop Harper's gear on the UA website.

3. Air Jordan 1

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Player: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
Cleat: Custom Air Jordan 1 cleats.
Why We Love It: De La Cruz didn't have to go so hard, but he did. The Reds shortstop rocked custom Air Jordans in a Louis Vuitton colorway. Unfortunately for the rest of us, these kicks are not hitting shelves anytime soon.

2. Air Jordan 3

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Player: Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Cleat: The Air Jordan 3 'Black Cement' colorway.
Why We Love It: All of the Jordan Brand athletes wore the Air Jordan 3 'Black Cement' colorway. Athletes can buy the cleats right now on the Nike website.

1. New Balance Ohtani 1

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Player: Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.
Cleat: The New Balance Ohtani 1.
Why We Love It: New Balance recently launched Ohtani's first signature sneaker. The model comes in cleat and trainer versions to fit every fan's needs. Online shoppers can check out Ohtani's collection on the New Balance website.


This article first appeared on Sneakers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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