Editor’s Note: If you’re in New York City, Niklas Magnusson of Hestra is visiting The Armoury on October 20 and 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to take orders for custom made gloves. “We are the only ...

John Golomb runs a one-man business from his basement in Brooklyn, restoring used and beloved baseball gloves. And, every spring, as Opening Day approaches, business for the Glove Doctor picks up.

Q: I’m having trouble finding gloves that fit me like—well, you know. Do any shops custom-make them? A: We’ve got to hand it to LaCrasia (304 Fifth Avenue, at 31st Street; 212-803-1600; wegloveyou.com ...