Glove Customization
& Care for Players
For gloves currently in play. Put your name on it. Pick your lace color. Keep it game-ready.
Whether you want to customize your glove, fix worn or broken laces,
or just keep the leather in good shape — you're in the right place.
Put your name on your glove.
We offer two ways to make your glove yours. A custom leather nameplate — a handcrafted leather accessory embroidered with any name or text, laced right into the glove. Or full glove embroidery directly onto the leather itself. Pick what works for your glove, your style, and your budget.
Make your glove unmistakably yours. Our custom leather nameplates are handcrafted individually and lace directly onto any baseball or softball glove — no tools, no permanent modifications, just a clean, professional look that's built to last.
Choose your leather color, thread color, and font style — block or cursive — and we'll embroider up to 12 characters. Whether it's a name, number, or nickname, your glove tells your story before you even take the field. We’ll send a proof after ordering.
Each nameplate includes:
Up to 12 embroidered characters
Choice of leather color
Choice of thread color
Block or cursive font
Lace-on attachment — fits any glove
Custom Name Embroidery on Finished Gloves
This is a one-of-a-kind service. We are the only shop in the world offering name embroidery on fully finished baseball and softball gloves.
To do this seamlessly, the glove is carefully taken apart, a leather panel is embroidered, and the glove is precisely reassembled so it returns with its original shape, break-in, and feel intact. The embroidery becomes part of the glove—not something added on afterward.
Because of the level of skill involved, the process typically takes 8–10 weeks.
Our Services
Relacing
Laces broken, worn out, or ready for a new color? We replace them in 18 colors. A fresh relace also tightens up a glove that's gone loose. Good for gloves that need a structural refresh without major reconstruction.
Get a quote →Repair & Restoration
For gloves that need more serious work — lining replacement, binding repair, web reconstruction, or deeper leather issues. Best for gloves with structural damage that relacing alone won't solve.
Get a quote →Priority Service
Need it back faster? Priority service reserves a dedicated window in The Glove Doctor's queue for a quicker turnaround — for players mid-season who can't wait on the standard queue.
Request priority →Drop your glove at Croton Running Company
Local to Westchester? Bring your glove to our partner, Croton Running Company in Croton-on-Hudson. We'll pick it up, do the work, and return it — no shipping needed. Fill out the form first so we know to expect it.
Take care of your glove at home.
Glove care products
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — we offer two ways to do it. A custom leather nameplate is a handcrafted leather accessory embroidered with any name, nickname, or word and laced right into the glove. Or we can embroider directly onto the glove leather itself. You pick the colors. It doesn't have to be a name — players choose nicknames, numbers, team names, whatever they want. See both options here.
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Absolutely. We relace baseball and softball gloves in 18 colors. Whether the laces broke, stretched out, or you just want a new look, we can handle it. A fresh relace also helps tighten up a glove that's gone loose over time.
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Yes. That's one of the most common things we do. We replace broken or worn laces and can match your existing color or switch to something new. Get a free quote here.
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Yes — we carry 18 lace colors including red, navy, royal blue, Kelly green, Carolina blue, pink, purple, black, and more. Pick a color that matches your team or go with something that's all your own.
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Both. We accept gloves by mail from anywhere. If you're local to Westchester, you can drop your glove at Croton Running Company in Croton-on-Hudson and we'll take it from there. Fill out the form first so we know to expect it.
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Yes. Beyond relacing, John Golomb—The Original Glove Dcotor—does full leather repair and restoration — replacing linings, repairing bindings, and structural work for gloves that need more serious attention. See the full repair services here.
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It depends on the job and current queue. Fill out the form and we'll give you an honest timeline upfront. No work is started without your approval and no payment is required until you decide to move forward.
Ready to find out what your glove needs?
Shop Our Featured Collections
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Baseball Glove Laces
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Cleaners & Conditioners
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Restoration & Repair
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GOLOMB Gloves
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Relacing & Repair Tools
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