Abstract: An improved athletic shoe is disclosed which is particularly suited for use in the game of baseball. The athletic shoe comprises a sole having an upper secured to it and extending upwardly from its upper side. A first set of cleats extends downwardly from the sole and comprises at least three thin and arcuate cleats. Moreover, this first set of cleats is secured to the ball portion of the sole and positioned in a ring so that each cleat has substantially the same radius and center as each other. A second set of thin and arcuate cleats is also secured to the ball portion of the sole in a ring concentric with the first set of cleats but on a smaller radius than the first set of cleats. The first and second set of cleats provide improved pivoting for the athletic shoe.

Abstract: A baseball shoe comprised of an upper shoe body, a unitary molded sole and heel affixed to the bottom of said body, metal blade-like spikes projecting from said sole in triangular pattern, and a cluster of blunt plug-like cleats molded integrally with said heel and adapted to be relatively noninjurious to peronnel or base bags when engaged by said cleats.