Expert Advice

Making your glove fit (Braking it in)

Most manufacturers agree that a glove oil or leather conditioner cream should be used as long as it does not contain silicon.  Most manufacturers recommend not using anything that requires a microwave or an oven.

FBI Break-In Recommendations

Recommendations for breaking in a Rawlings glove from the professionals at First Base International.

The best way to properly break in your new baseball glove is to play catch with it at least 20 minutes every day for two weeks. This not only causes the glove to become softer but also allows it to form to your hand.