
buy goalkeeper gloves? Plenty of choices!
The most important part of a goalkeeper is the goalkeeper gloves. Without goalkeeper gloves, it is quite impossible to stand your ground in the sixteen-meter area. We have a huge range of different goalkeeper gloves from the best brands. In order to serve all goalkeepers, we have a huge range of different shapes and sizes. We deliver for both amateurs and pros. Prices can range between €15 and €200. The most popular goalkeeper gloves are the Nike Mercurial goalkeeper gloves, the adidas Predator goalkeeper gloves.
Goalkeeper gloves, what do you have to consider?
The “right” goalkeeper gloves is often a personal matter, but we at Voetbalshop are happy to help you. When choosing the right goalkeeper gloves, various aspects are taken into account. This includes the surface you're playing on, the fit of the glove, the level of protection and, of course, the right size. In the video below, we tell you what to look for when buying goalkeeper gloves and what the best goalkeeper gloves are at the moment!
The subsoil
Do you play a lot on normal grass? Then choose natural grass goalkeeper gloves. This type usually has a softer foam layer, which gives them more grip. This foam layer will wear less quickly on natural grass than on hard surfaces. So do you play a lot on artificial grass? Then you need goalkeeper gloves for hard surfaces. Artificial grass goalkeeper gloves have a sturdy foam layer, so they wear out less quickly. These special gloves are less flexible and have less grip, so that can be a disadvantage.
Goalkeeper gloves with fingersave
Another important aspect of choosing the right goalkeeper glove is fingersave technology. This technology ensures that the fingers do not flip when you catch or push the ball away, so your fingers are extra protected. Goalkeeper gloves with fingersave can therefore be essential. You can choose from:
The fit of goalkeeper gloves
The fit of the gloves, also known as a “cut”, is the last part to take into account. The 'cut' has to do with how the glove is shaped and how the stitching has been concealed. The 'cut' shows how the glove fits around your hand. We distinguish:
What brands of goalkeeper gloves do we have?
Our range of goalkeeper gloves includes many brands. Thanks to our handy filter system, you can easily filter for your favorite brand on the left under the heading “brand”. Below, we highlight a number of popular brands.
Nike
A number of popular goalkeepers play with Nike gloves. They mainly play with the gloves that come with the football boots. The Nike collection can be divided into four different types, namely Match, Grip 3, Mercurial and Phantom. All Nike goalkeeper gloves are very popular. Nike has the perfect glove for every goalkeeper. Whether you're defending the goal at a high level or just starting to goalkeeper. View all Nike goalkeeper gloves here.
adidas
adidas also has a number of popular goalkeeper gloves. Gloves that are designed in the colors of the corresponding football boots. That way, you can match your shoes with your gloves. Here you will find a wide collection of goalkeeper gloves from the Predator and X. In addition, gloves from the adidas Tiro collection are also available. The adidas goalkeeper glove collection is for adults and children alike. View all adidas goalkeeper gloves here.
Uhlsport
A major brand that mainly focuses on goalkeeper gloves is Uhlsport. They are known for high-quality gloves with revolutionary techniques. The latex on the palm, for example, is of great beauty and the 3D shock zone offers extra protection when boxing the ball away. The Uhlsport goalkeeper gloves are available in many different price ranges and each class has its own characteristics. The Uhlsport gloves are available from size 2 to size 11
.For even more information about which size, surface, technology or fit suits you best, we have written a blog. You can find this blog here!
Want to know more about surfaces? Then check out our blog:
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Classic Cut: traditional flat hand with stitching visible on the outside.
Fingersurround Cut: the material is wrapped around the fingers with stitching on the inside, for the largest adhesive surface and most grip on the ball.
Hybrid Cut: little finger and index finger stitched according to Rollfinger method and middle two are Negative- or Classic Cut.
Negative Cut: stitching stitched inwards for a close fit and more grip on the ball.
Rollfinger Cut: the material is wrapped around the fingers with stitching on the outside, which gives a much better grip than a flat finger.
More information about fits? Then check out our goalkeeper gloves buying guide.
Not every goalkeeper is equally likely to suffer from double-flap fingers and finger protection can also limit the freedom of movement of the hands. This is therefore very personal. In addition to gloves with fixed fingersave, there are also gloves with removable fingersave. You can add the fingersave elements per finger and therefore as desired.
Need more information? Then check out our blog about fingersave goalkeeper gloves.
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