About this product
Product Description
Make explosive moves on the diamond with the Nike Cross Turf Men's Baseball Shoes, a versatile performance turf shoe engineered for quick acceleration, lateral cuts and multidirectional movement. The Cross Turf outsole delivers dependable traction across artificial turf and natural grass, making these shoes ideal for baseball practice, pregame work and off-season training.
A responsive Air Zoom unit in the forefoot adds cushioning and energy underfoot, helping athletes stay comfortable through demanding drills and repeated movements. Inside, an engineered containment harness helps secure the foot during changes of direction, while the low-cut comfort collar combines a sneaker-like feel with added heel stability.
For durability in baseball-specific movements, Nike Drag-On overlays reinforce the toe against abrasion.
Designed to transition between the diamond, training sessions and other field sports, the Nike Cross Turf II4179 delivers a versatile combination of grip, responsiveness, containment and durability.
Key Features
- Cross Turf Outsole: Provides multidirectional traction for linear acceleration, lateral cuts and quick changes of direction.
- Turf & Grass Traction: Designed to perform across artificial turf and natural grass during practice and pregame routines.
- Forefoot Air Zoom: Responsive Nike cushioning provides underfoot comfort during explosive athletic movements.
- Engineered Internal Harness: Helps contain and secure the foot through multidirectional movement.
- Nike Drag-On Toe: Durable overlays help protect high-abrasion areas around the toe.
- Low-Top Comfort Collar: Provides a sneaker-like feel while supporting stability around the heel.
- Baseball Performance Design: Built for demanding movements on the diamond while remaining versatile for other field sports.
- Training Versatility: Suitable for baseball practice, pregame routines and off-season athletic training.
- Multidirectional Grip: Outsole geometry supports both lateral and forward movement.
- Pull Tabs: Front and rear loops help make the shoes easier to put on and remove.
- Style: II4179.
Specifications
Brand: Nike
Model: Cross Turf
Style: II4179
Product Type: Men's Baseball Shoes
Sport: Baseball
Primary Use: Turf / Grass / Training
Cushioning: Forefoot Air Zoom Unit
Outsole: Cross Turf Outsole
Traction: Multidirectional
Foot Containment: Engineered Internal Harness
Toe Protection: Nike Drag-On Durability Overlay
Collar: Low-Top Comfort Collar
Closure: Lace-Up
Gender: Men's
Why Buy It?
The Nike Cross Turf Men's Baseball Shoes are built for athletes who need more than ordinary training footwear. Their specialized Cross Turf outsole provides the multidirectional traction baseball players need when accelerating, cutting laterally and moving through position-specific drills on turf or grass.
Nike adds a forefoot Air Zoom unit to create responsive cushioning under the front of the foot, while the engineered internal harness helps keep the foot contained during aggressive movement. The result is a supportive platform designed for the unpredictable movements of baseball and field training.
Durability is another major advantage. Nike Drag-On toe overlays reinforce an area that can experience significant abrasion during baseball movements, while the low-cut collar maintains a comfortable, athletic feel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are Nike Cross Turf shoes designed for baseball?
Yes. Nike identifies the Cross Turf as a men's baseball shoe designed for explosive multidirectional movements on the diamond.
Can Nike Cross Turf baseball shoes be worn on artificial turf?
Yes. The specialized Cross Turf outsole is specifically designed to provide multidirectional traction on turf.
Can the Nike Cross Turf be used on natural grass?
Yes. Nike states that the outsole performs on both turf and grass for practice and pregame routines.
Does the Nike Cross Turf have Air Zoom cushioning?
Yes. A forefoot Air Zoom unit provides responsive underfoot cushioning.
What is Nike Drag-On technology used for?
The Nike Drag-On toe overlay helps protect the toe area against abrasion and increases durability during demanding athletic movements.
Does the Nike Cross Turf provide lateral support?
The shoe uses an engineered internal harness to help contain the foot during multidirectional movements, including lateral changes of direction.
Are these metal baseball cleats?
No. The Nike Cross Turf uses a turf-specific traction outsole rather than traditional metal baseball spikes.
What is the style number for the black Nike Cross Turf?
The Black/Off Noir/White colorway shown is II4179-001.
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