One Year Into Baseball, Already Redefining Footwear
SQAIRZ entered baseball just one year ago with a clear purpose: to challenge an industry that had gone decades without meaningful innovation. Cleats weren’t designed with biomechanics in mind. They were narrow, unstable, and prone to breakdown. Players were forced to adapt to their shoes instead of the other way around.
We built something different—footwear designed to make athletes faster, stronger, and more balanced. In only a year, that approach has taken us from new challenger to official partners with some of the most important organizations in the sport, including Major League Baseball Players, Inc., Minor League Baseball Players, Diamond Allegiance, and Perfect Game.
Technology That Stands Up to the Test
The Palm, our Perfect Game collaboration, is built on the same foundation of research and validation that defines all SQAIRZ products. Every design choice was made to improve biomechanics, reduce injury risk, and deliver measurable results on the field.
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Exit Velocity: Independent studies show average increases of +3.5 MPH at all levels, with some professionals gaining over +5 MPH.
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Pitching Velocity: Pitchers improved by an average of +1.8 MPH, with professional arms seeing increases above +2.5 MPH.
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Speed and First Step: In a controlled sprint study, players accelerated up to .38 seconds faster over five yards.
These stats come from real testing in biomechanics labs and on-field performance studies. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) recognized this work, accepting it for presentation as a poster study. That kind of medical validation is rare in footwear and underscores our belief that cleats should be engineered like performance equipment.
Built for Performance and Protection
The Palm is also built to keep athletes on the field. The patented roomier toe box provides a stable foundation while allowing the foot to splay naturally. Our Smart Traction™ system maximizes ground contact, making pivots and sprints more efficient. Reinforced construction like the silicone toe cap protects against the constant drag of side-to-side movement.
For athletes logging heavy workloads, these details matter. Reduced strain means fewer injuries. Better mechanics mean longer careers.
Trusted at the Highest Level
The pros have taken notice. More than 26 MLB players and over 200 Minor Leaguers are wearing SQAIRZ on the field today. Among them:
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Ramón Laureano, Outfielder, San Diego Padres
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Tristan Peters, Outfielder, Tampa Bay Rays
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Liam Hendriks, Pitcher, Boston Red Sox
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Rachel Garcia, Pitcher/Utility, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist
When players who live at the highest level choose a cleat for stability, speed, and protection, it says everything about the technology inside. Laureano summed it up best:
“These shoes are gas. I feel the connection, the balance, and the power every time I dig in.”
Why Perfect Game Chose SQAIRZ
Perfect Game has always been about giving young athletes the stage to prove themselves. At showcases and tournaments, the margins are razor thin—a fraction of a second on a sprint, one more mile per hour on a fastball, one extra ball driven out of the park.
The Palm was created for that stage. It gives Perfect Game athletes access to the same biomechanical advantages trusted by the pros. It’s a tool that helps players maximize their potential in the moments that matter most.
The Future Starts Here
From biomechanics labs to MLB stadiums to Perfect Game diamonds, the results are consistent: more balance, more speed, more power, and fewer injuries.
The Palm represents a new standard in baseball footwear—one that puts science, health, and performance first. For Perfect Game athletes, it means stepping onto the field with every possible advantage.
Perfect Game x SQAIRZ: The Palm. Built for the next generation of stars.