Taking good care of your baseball glove makes a huge difference in its lifespan.  Here are tips to help ensure your glove lasts you a long time:

1. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use and care.  A no-brainer:  They built it, so they know best.
2. Keep your baseball glove in a cool, dry place when it is not in use.
3. Don’t leave your glove where the heat could affect the leather, say in the trunk of your car when it’s hot.
4. If your glove gets wet, dry it lightly with a towel and then let it air-dry.  Don’t be tempted to put your glove near a heater (or in the oven!), as this can dry out the leather.
5. Don’t over-oil.  A few times each season is plenty.
6. Keep your laces tight.

Follow these tips, and you should get years of great use from your glove.