Baseball Glove Repair & Relacing

Glove Doctor

Also specializing in football, boxing, and vintage equipment repair.

We provide professional restoration, relacing, cleaning, and conditioning for baseball gloves, softball gloves, footballs. striking bags and other sporting equipment through our nationwide and international mail-in service.

Baseball Glove Restoration & Repair

This is our signature and most comprehensive service, going far beyond a standard relace. John Golomb, The Original Glove Doctor, performs highly specialized leather repair work—from replacing failed linings and bindings to reinforcing the structural integrity of the shell. Whether intended for play or display, we provide the intricate leatherwork required to preserve the history and integrity of the glove for another generation.

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Baseball Glove Professional Relacing

We replace old, stretched, or broken laces with premium American hide laces. Tanned for superior resistance to moisture and heat, these laces retain their firmness and flexibility longer than standard replacements. Choose from 18 professional colors to match or customize your glove. Every relace includes a thorough cleaning and conditioning to preserve the leather's health and longevity.

Turnaround: 7–14 business days.

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Additional Services

Book an Appointment

Reserve a guaranteed 7-14 day appointment with The Original Glove Doctor. A $100 deposit is required, which will be applied to the final cost of your restoration.

Your quote will also include a $50 surcharge for expedited service. 

Restore Other Equipment

Specialized repair for boxing gloves, striking bags, footballs, and more. Bring your gear back to life with our expert services.

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How it Works

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Step 1 — Choose & Submit

Step 2 — Quote & Instructions

Select a service and submit the form so we can understand your glove and needs.

We’ll email you with recommended work, pricing, and clear next steps.

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Step 3 — Send Your Glove

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Step 4 — Repair & Return

Once received, we confirm the work, complete the repairs, and return your glove restored and ready for its next chapter.

Mail your glove to us or use our optional prepaid packing kit. Local drop-off available.

What We Can Do

Every glove tells a different story. Some need a simple refresh. Others need structural repair, replacement parts, or full restoration. We evaluate each glove individually and recommend only what’s necessary, nothing more.

  • New laces, cleaning, and conditioning to restore structure, feel, and playability. This is often the right solution for gloves that are structurally sound but worn, loose, or dried out.

  • For gloves that need real work. This can involve interior lining replacement, padding repairs, binding replacement, web restoration, or structural leather work. Each project is assessed individually.

    Common for heavily used gloves, vintage gloves, or gloves with internal breakdown.

  • Work that affects how the glove closes and absorbs impact. This includes palm padding, felt replacement, shock pad installation, and internal padding adjustments.

    Ideal for improving comfort, reducing sting, or restoring lost structure.

  • Repairs that stabilize the glove on your hand and improve control. Thumb loops, pinky loops, wrist straps, finger supports, and related components are replaced or repaired as needed.

    These parts often wear out before the leather itself.

  • Repair or replacement of glove webbing and related structural elements. Whether the web is frayed, torn, stretched, or missing entirely, we restore it to match the glove’s original style and function.

  • Custom embroidery and cosmetic work often require partially dismantling the glove, working directly with the leather panels, and rebuilding it by hand. Whether adding names, numbers, or restoring visual details, every step is done to preserve structure, fit, and playability.

Work With Us

Mail-In & Local Drop-Off

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Nearly all of our work is done by mail. After submitting the intake form and receiving next steps, you’ll ship your glove to us for evaluation and service.

We do not operate a public workshop, and gloves cannot be dropped off at our mailing address. Secure, insured return shipping is included on all orders, and timing and pricing are confirmed before any work begins.

Mail-In Service (Most Customers)

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Local Drop-Off (Westchester County, NY)

For local customers, drop-off and pick-up are available by arrangement only through our partner location:

Croton Running Company
Croton-on-Hudson, NY | 119 Grand St, Croton On Hudson, NY 10520

Local drop-off is coordinated after the intake form is submitted and confirmation is received.

All services begin with the intake form.
Walk-ins are not accepted.

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Turnaround & Pricing

Restoration projects are completed in the order they’re received. Due to high demand, we’re currently running about 3–4 months out on restorations.

Relacing, cleaning, and conditioning services are usually completed within 1–2 weeks once received.

Priority appointments are limited and scheduled in advance for customers who need a defined turnaround.

Turnaround

Pricing

Pricing is based on the condition of your glove and the work required.

Full restorations typically range from $150–$299 and never exceed $399.

Relacing & refresh services: $37 per lace · $100 full Fielder · $115 Catcher / First Base

A $25 flat-rate insured return shipping fee is added to all orders.

You’ll receive either a confirmed or estimated quote based on your form and photos. In some cases, pricing can be confirmed right away; in others, final pricing is confirmed once your glove is received and assessed. No work begins without your approval, and payment is not processed until the work is complete.

Detailed Pricing

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    Relacing

    Common issues: Broken, cracked, stretched, or missing laces

    Typical pricing: $37 per lace · $100 full Fielder · $115 full Catcher/1B

    Laces are the structural backbone of a glove. Over time they dry out, snap, or lose tension. We replace worn laces with premium American-tanned leather, restoring strength, shape, and playability. Partial relacing is common; full relacing is recommended when laces are brittle throughout.

  • A vintage brown leather baseball glove with worn and torn areas, viewed from the side on a plain white background.

    Leather Lining Replacement

    Common issues: Cracked lining, holes, peeling, rough interior

    Typical pricing: $150–$299 (never exceeding $399)

    The lining is the leather your hand touches every time you play. When it breaks down, comfort and control suffer. We remove damaged interior leather and replace it with soft, durable lining leather, matched to the glove’s original construction.

  • A brown leather baseball glove with white laces, positioned upright against a white background.

    Palm & Pocket Leather Repair (Re-Palm)

    Common issues: Holes or tears in the palm or pocket

    Typical pricing: Starting around $179

    The pocket is the heart of the glove. When the leather wears through, we replace the damaged section using high-quality leather shaped and sewn to restore strength, feel, and longevity—without changing how the glove plays.

  • A vintage tan leather baseball glove with white laces and stitching, positioned against a plain white background.

    Web Repair & Replacement

    Common issues: Broken web, torn leather, loose or missing web lacing

    Pricing: Quoted after evaluation

    The web controls how the ball is caught and secured. Whether the web leather is torn or the structure has failed, we repair or fully replace it to match the glove’s original style and function.

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    Binding Edge Repair & Replacement

    Common issues: Frayed, cracked, or missing binding

    Typical pricing: Around $99

    Binding protects the glove’s edges and seams. When it fails, the glove can quickly deteriorate. We repair or replace binding to restore both durability and a clean, finished look.

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    Thumb & Pinky Loops / Wrist Strap Repair

    Common issues: Broken loops, torn straps, loose fit

    Typical pricing: $42 per loop or strap

    These components keep the glove secure on your hand. Worn loops or straps can make a glove feel sloppy or unstable. We replace them with durable materials to restore proper fit and control.

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    Finger Pads & Hooks Replacement

    Common issues: Flattened padding, broken or missing hooks

    Typical pricing: $65 each · $98 combined

    Finger pads and hooks provide structure and finger protection. When they break down, the glove loses stability. We replace worn components to restore internal support and feel.

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    Felt Padding Replacement / Restuffing

    Common issues: Stiff fingers, collapsed padding, loss of shape

    Typical pricing: $45–$80

    Over time, internal felt compresses or shifts. We replace or adjust padding in the fingers, thumb, or palm to bring back comfort, structure, and responsiveness.

  • A worn brown leather baseball glove with white laces, holding a baseball inside the pocket, against a plain white background.

    Plastic Finger Support Replacement

    Common issues: Bent, broken, or missing finger stays

    Pricing: Quoted after evaluation

    Plastic finger supports help maintain finger shape and stiffness. When they fail, the glove can feel floppy or ineffective. We replace damaged supports to restore proper structure.

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    Palm Shock Pad Installation

    Common issues: Sting or discomfort on impact

    Typical pricing: $99 installed alone · $45 when added to restoration

    Our shock pad is installed beneath the palm leather to reduce sting without changing the glove’s feel. Ideal for players dealing with repeated impact or sensitive hands.

  • White baseball glove with red embroidery that says 'Your Name' on a metal stand against a plain light background.

    Custom Embroidery

    Common requests: Name, number, team details

    Typical pricing: $160

    This is a highly specialized service. The glove is carefully disassembled, embroidered, and reconstructed so the stitching becomes part of the glove itself—not an add-on. One of the most intricate services we offer.

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    Full Restoration & Reconstruction

    Common issues: Extensive leather damage, multiple structural failures

    Typical pricing: $150–$299 (never exceeding $399)

    For gloves that need comprehensive work, we combine multiple repairs into a full restoration. Each project is evaluated individually and discussed with you before any work begins.

Football, Striking Bag and

Vintage Basketball & Repair

We repair leather footballs, vintage lace-style basketballs, and leather striking bags. Services typically include bladder replacement, relacing, leather repair, and conditioning. Each item is evaluated individually based on its age and condition.

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    Football Repair

    $45

    Bladder replacement and relacing to restore structure and playability. For collectible or vintage footballs, we can match or preserve the original lace style whenever possible.

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    Vintage Basketball Repair

    $58

    Bladder replacement and lace repair for vintage leather basketballs. Our goal is to restore function while preserving the original appearance of the ball.

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    Striking Bag Repair

    $45

    Bladder replacement and bag relacing, including cleaning and leather conditioning. This service restores structure and usability to leather striking bags.

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  • Boxing Glove Repair

    Padding, lining, and lace repair to restore structure and performance. Each glove is evaluated individually to preserve its original build while ensuring long-term durability.

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Each item is evaluated individually once received to confirm the repair and determine whether additional work is recommended. Leather footballs, vintage basketballs, and striking bags can vary widely in condition, particularly older equipment. If you are unsure whether your item can be repaired, submit a quote request with photos and we will be happy to advise before any work begins.

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