When purchasing goalie gloves customers are often faced with the biggest question, what is the best size for me? What people don't realize is it is not all about size. Finding the perfect fit relies on finding the perfect style and make of glove for your type of hand.
Everyone is built differently and play differently and goalie gloves are built the same way. Some gloves are meant more for dry settings where others are better in wet conditions. Some gloves have finger saves for protection while others offer a more free feeling without them. All these different factors should play a big role in your decisions on goalie gloves.
Here are a few key factors to think about when purchasing goalie gloves:
1) Hand size: Proper measuring of the hand ensures getting the perfect size for every person. Not all materials and styles work for every size hand.
2) Protection: Finger and wrist fractures are the biggest injuries for goalies so making sure the glove you choose has the proper protection where you need it most is very, very important.
3) Pitch: Not every glove is made for every type of play so knowing whether a glove is better for indoor or outdoor use is key.
4) Weather: Different gloves preform better in different types of weather conditions. Making sure your glove preforms well in every condition is a huge factor that can mean the difference between letting a goal in or not.
5) Game Duration: Another big factor is how long will you be playing for. Most of the high end gloves with softer latex will tear faster than some of the lower priced gloves. Having a cheaper practice glove can help maintain the life of your gloves.
Soccer 2000 staff is well trained to help you pick the best glove for you or your loved one. Stop in or check out our glove selection online at www.soccer2000.com.
Don't see a glove you want in our inventory? Call the store and we can always try to special order the perfect glove for you.
