From Mexican Heritage to Custom Gloves: Marco Soto’s Journey with Baseball and Glove-Making in Long Beach, California.

Marco Soto, the owner of Soto Gloves in Long Beach, California, has a deep passion for baseball that started in his childhood in Mexico. His grandfather, who made leather saddles and whips, made Soto his first glove when he was a child. This glove holds special memories for Soto and sparked his love for the game.

When Soto started high school at Long Beach Poly in the ’90s, his teammates were intrigued by his unique glove with his name on it. This sparked the idea for Soto to start his own glove-making business, where players can design their own custom gloves.

Soto Gloves offers a personalized experience, allowing players to choose the shape, style, size, and color of their glove using a unique software program. The gloves at Soto Gloves are not mass-produced; instead, each is custom-made to order. Despite currently fulfilling 1,800 custom orders, Soto ensures that each glove is broken in before being shipped out. This attention to detail and personal touch sets Soto Gloves apart from other glove manufacturers in the industry.

For Soto, baseball has always been a part of his life, and he takes pride in bringing his passion for the game to the United States through his glove-making business. Located in Signal Hill