Top 5 Soccer Goalkeeper Gloves

Nike Grip3 

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From one of the most trusted and well-known sports brand, Nike, the Nike Grip3 goalkeeper gloves, come in two colors; red and grey. Made from 51% latex, 7% polyester and 3% nylon, Nike did not disappoint on the quality, performance, and flexibility of these goalkeeper gloves. The gloves are perfectly designed to ensure protection and all-around features to make the Nike Grip3 a great choice.

Design & Performance Of The Nike Grip3

The Nike Grip3 gloves are designed with stretchy material at the palm for a tight fit. The palm wrap feature enables the gloves to provide an exact fit to the hand while comfortably sitting on the hand's skin.

The backhand of this glove comes with hook and loop closure that sits on the lower part of the wrist for easier mobility. The Bio-Align and pre-curved design reduce wrist and hand stress, therefore increasing a goalkeeper's response time, considerably. To provide a tight grip, this Nike goalkeeper glove is fitted with Grip3 technology, which wraps snuggly inside the thumb, forefinger and pinky finger.

The gloves offer T90 finger support, with a 3mm allowance, which is soft and padded with latex form. The Grip3 technology also helps in shock absorption, and the palm area includes perforations and breathable mesh material, for enhanced airflow, comfort and to regulate temperature. 

The use of latex ensures the durability of the Nike Grip3 gloves as it does not wear out fast, compared to other gloves, despite being used in the sun, turf playgrounds or under wet conditions. The gloves are available in sizes 4-12

Uhlsport Aerored SuperGrip

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With over 70 years of experience as a manufacturer of sports goods using German technology, Uhlsport Aerored SuperGrip goalkeeper gloves are considered the best in the market when it comes to grip and flexibility, even though they are relatively new in the market.
Sports analysts predict the glove will most probably feature in the next World Cup finals due to the high standards and quality materials that have been used to build the Aerored SuperGrip. 

Design & Performance Of The Uhlsport Aerored SuperGrip

The Aerored SuperGrip pair of gloves are designed with comfort, flexibility, and protection in mind. The gloves wrap comfortably around the entire hand, giving a goalkeeper the feeling of wearing an extra layer of skin. The curve around feature enables the glove to fit perfectly due to its unusual ergonomic role. 

The gloves are integrated with various gripping materials and Supergrip foam is located in the palm area and is brightly colored in fluorescent red. Situated at the back of the gloves is the Shockzone, which is covered with embossed rebound foam. This feature comes in handy when a goalkeeper needs to punch the ball as it provides the ultimate punching capability.

The latex velcro adjustable wrap comes with an extra long cuff that protects both the hand and wrist, acting as a shock absorber.  Grip latex gussets feature in the Aerored gloves to ensure the fingers are comfortably wrapped by providing both a breathable and tight grip feature at the same time. 

The body of the gloves is made from Neoprene and in addition to being perfectly asymmetrical and flexible, the material has excellent chemical stability. This allows the gloves to maintain their good grip and comfort features over a wide temperature range. The synthetic rubber also guarantees durability. 

Adidas Predator Pro

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The Adidas Predator Pro gloves come from another household name in sports equipment - Adidas. The gloves are designed to provide extra comfort, protection, and durability, while at the same time ensuring that they are not bulky, but more of a natural fit. 

The Predator Pro gloves are one of the official pieces of equipment for the World Cup, which shows the class and quality of the product. 

Design & Performance Of The Adidas Predator Pro

The Predator Pro gloves are made with a negative cut design to provide a tight fit coupled with comfort. 
Two unique features of the Predator Pro gloves are the reinforced backhand, which comes with extra silicone padding, and is also flexible to enable a goalkeeper to give confident punches while providing adequate protection to the knuckles. Secondly, unlike most gloves that extend to the cuff area, the Predator Pro gloves end at the wrist. 

The palm of the glove is equipped with multiple foam layers of different types to provide adequate shock absorption properties to the hand and wrist areas. Despite the extra cushioning, the gloves remain light in weight and fit snuggly on the hand. 

Each pair of gloves is designed using EVO Zone technology which is the combination of two different kinds of foam to protect the palm and back side of the hands. The latex covering that occurs on the palm area provides a superior grip experience even in wet conditions, and is made from durable material. 

The backhand of the Adidas Predator Pro glove is designed with ridges, whose main objective aimed is to provide flexibility and allow for a faster full range motion. Also, the glove has a seamless transition between the palm and back. 

PUMA EvoDisc

The PUMA Evo disc gloves combine style, high performance, and are packed with new-age technology. This Hybrid glove is designed with a unique closing mechanism not found in any other goalkeeper gloves. A relatively new entrant in the market, the Evo disc is taunted to become popular with goalkeepers at every level of soccer.

Design & Performance Of The PUMA EvoDisc

The premier unique feature of the PUMA Evo disc is the rotating dial, found at the back of the wrist, that tightens the gloves without the use of straps. The gloves have a twist and lock system, only available from Puma, which promises you a personalized, perfect and comfortable fit with wrist closure adjustments. The Evo disc is also equipped with a thumb protector, not found in any other goalkeeper gloves.

Lightly padded and covered with an ultimate grip latex, which provides a non-slip grip feature under all weather conditions, the gloves also have an embossed backhand to ensure a confident and a well-protected punch capability.

Breathability is adequately covered by the presence of the mesh fingers and air zone areas, coupled with the latex and Neoprene material on the palms. 

Blok IT Goalkeeper Glove

Design & Performance Of The Blok IT Goalkeeper Glove

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To reduce the chances of injuries, the gloves are designed with extra padding and finger saves. This means the backhand, palms, and fingers are covered by a 4mm foam combined with a quick release velcro wrist support. 

Blok IT gloves come with a grip manipulation feature that allows you unprecedented ball control, while the flexible material gives you the feeling similar to that of wearing a second skin, due to the perfect fitting ability of the gloves. 

The material used is easy to clean, as it only requires wiping the gloves with a damp cloth.
Whether it is for use on game day, for beginners, or training, Blok IT gloves offer versatility that is not found in other types of gloves. 

Final Thoughts

It is vital to purchase a pair of gloves that provide durability, comfort, exceptional grip features, and flexibility. There are gloves for every hand-size, style, level of play, color choice, and personal preference. 
The right type of gloves are crucial to a goalkeeper and can make the difference between winning or losing a game.