Goalkeeper gloves buying guide

There are four decisions to make, in this order: the surface you play on, the latex that suits it, the cut that fits your hand, and the size. Everything else — finger protection, one pair or two — comes after.

Each step is below, with the article that explains it in full. If you're in a hurry, read step 1 and step 4: surface and size are the two you can't afford to get wrong.

1. What surface do you play on

This is the only question that really matters at the start. Competition latex wears through in a few sessions on artificial turf; hard-ground latex on natural grass costs you some of the feel for the ball. No single glove is good at everything.

Goalkeeper gear for synthetic vs. natural grass — the differences that matter
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2. Which latex suits you

The basic rule: the better the grip, the softer the latex — and the faster it wears. You choose based on how much catching matters against how much lasting matters.

The latex types in our range, each with its models: Contact · Giga Grip · Basic JSY · Soft Latex

3. Which cut to pick

The cut changes how the glove sits on your hand and how much material there is between your palm and the ball. It's a matter of preference and hand shape, not quality — no cut is better than another in absolute terms.

4. What size are you

The most common mistake when buying online, and the main reason for returns. Measure it, don't guess it.

The size guide — how to measure your hand, plus the full table

If you're between two sizes or unsure, send us your palm length at info@luposgk.eu or call +40 745 038 312 and we'll tell you.

Questions that come up after you've chosen

If you're choosing for your child

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