How a Legend Sports Glove Is Made
- Material Selection
Legend gloves come in various leathers, including:
Steerhide leather – durable, stiff, and long-lasting (used in standard pro models).
Kip leather – lighter, smoother, and used for high-end custom gloves.
Cow fur leather – used in Rare Calf Edition for a unique, eye-catching texture and feel.
Synthetic blends – used in youth or budget models for easier break-in.
Each piece of leather is hand-selected for texture, consistency, and strength.
- Cutting the Leather
Patterns are traced onto the leather using glove templates (based on size, web style, hand orientation).
Each part—palm, back, web, fingers, and lining—is cut precisely.
Precision is key to ensuring durability and a comfortable fit.
- Lining and Padding
Inner palm linings are sewn in for comfort and moisture-wicking.
Padding is inserted in the fingers and palm to provide protection and structure without stiffness.
Legend custom gloves may offer dual welting for finger support and shape retention.
- Stitching and Assembly
Craftsmen stitch the glove pieces together by hand or with high-strength industrial machines.
The webbing (e.g., H-web, I-web, trapeze) is attached depending on the glove style.
Lacing is typically rawhide leather, threaded through eyelets to connect fingers and tighten the pocket.
- Shaping and Forming
After assembly, each glove is formed using molds and hand shaping tools.
This step creates the initial glove shape and pocket curvature.
Legend emphasizes a pre-formed break-in to shorten the player’s break-in time.
- Customization (Optional)
For custom orders on the Legend website:
Customers choose colorways, lace styles, web type, and embroidered names or numbers.
Custom gloves are built to match a player’s hand shape and style, often with personalized flair like confetti patterns, pink leather, or unique color combos.
- Quality Check and Packaging
Each glove undergoes a quality inspection for stitching strength, lacing integrity, and leather condition.
What Sets Legend Apart
Affordable custom gloves—you can get personalized gear without pro-level prices.
Unique designs like the Miami Retro Edition or Rare Calf Edition that push beyond traditional glove aesthetics.
Player-focused fit—built to perform right out of the box with less break-in time than traditional pro models.
