But first, here are a few POSTING GUIDELINES that would help keep this thread running smoothly (updated 5/11/08):
1) The main purpose of this thread is for news and pics regarding MLB PLAYER EXCLUSIVE cleats, and NEW MODELS of cleats.I'm not trying to be a total dictator or anything... it'd just be nice to keep this thread from getting diluted. This has turned into one of the best baseball-related threads on NT so let's try to maintain the quality.
2) If something's been posted before--especially the stuff that's been around for a while--we don't need to see it again unless you've got a pic that shows a new, unique angle or a close-up view. Examples would be Manny Ramirez's 5-Tool PE's, Ryan Howard's adidas PE's, and most Huarache cleats that have been discussed ad nauseum.
3) Posting pics of other new equipment and customized gear is cool too (i.e. batting gloves, fielding gloves, etc.), but only post them if the gear is hot, quirky, or unique in general.
4) If you've got some ID's, MLB game worn cleats, or UNIQUE baseball footwear in your own collection, that's fair game... but please don't post pics of stuff that everyone's seen before. Examples of this would be your standard black 2K4's off Eastbay that have been around for years.
5) The Easton guys (kweimer1 and Fomerly Scarface81) are awesome and have made some incredible contributions to this thread--so please, you two... say whatever you want! But everyone else... please don't ask them for free hook-ups, and just PM them if you've got personal questions for them that don't pertain to everyone else.
Now, on to the kicks...

Andruw Jones AJF5 Fusion PE
Garrett Anderson Shox Fuse PE

Kaz Matsui 5-Tool (Japan Version) PE
New A-Rod Sig?
Torii Hunter 5-Tool PE
Matt Holliday 5-Tool MCS PE
Jimmy Rollins 5-Tool PE
Daisuke Matsuzaka PE (seems like a combo of his sig and the 5-Tools)
Brian Roberts Huarache 2K5 PE
Jim Thome Slider PE (customized upper from the '05-'06 Slider on an MCS outsole... he has these in a cleated turf version too)
Pujols AF25 Turf (same upper as his '07 PE, but with a football turf outsole)
...and then there are a whole slew of guys wearing 5-Tool Turf shoes for workouts/pregame/shoots...

And just for good measure...
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