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Which is why the man who might go down as baseball’s greatest-ever isn’t biting his lip anymore in designing his signature cleat. He has a few more things to say.
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* The laceless upper features a protective PU-coated synthetic vamp for easy cleaning
* An elastic strap keeps the heel securely contained, and allows for flexible and easy one-handed entry
* The durable, full-rubber outsole incorporates a water-dispersive traction pattern
* The subtle Asterisk logo references Nike's company mission and the belief that "If you have a body, you are an athlete."
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