The Best Goalie Gloves

Soccer goalkeepers did not start wearing gloves until midway through the 20th century. Argentine goalkeeper Amadeo Carrizo became the first player to wear gloves, while playing for River Plate during the 1940s and 1950s. However, it was not until the 1960s that Stanno introduced the first range of gloves; they were leather with bits of rubber on the exterior to help with grip. Reusch developed the "super-size" gloves for Sepp Maier in 1974, the precursor for today's line of gloves. Through innovation and new technology, gloves have evolved significantly, with these brands and styles some of the best, according to soccercorner.com.

  1. Adidas

    • The Response Pro are negative-cut gloves equipped with Adidas' CLIMACOOL ventilation. They come with a full-wrap wrist strap and feature punching control, which provides better grip and accuracy on punches. They come in both yellow and red, are available in sizes 7 to 12 and are listed at $75 on Adidas.com. The Fingersave Ultimate 2010 are made with carbon-interspersed foam which enhances grip and durability. They are equipped with a Fingersave zipper, which allows the spines in the fingers to be removed easily. They come with a full-wrap wrist strap and are designed to offer more control with your punches. They are available in sizes 7 to 12 and are listed at $120 on soccercorner.com.

    Uhlsport

    • The Uhlsport Akkurat Absolutgrip are tight-fitting gloves that provide superior control. The two-color palm is made from Uhlsport's ABSOLUTGRIP latex and offers extra protection, while the glove's three-dimensional fabric allows better breathability. They are available in sizes 7 to 11 and have a listed price of $160 on the company's official website. The Cereberus Bionik gloves feature Uhlsport's patented ABSOLUTGRIP foam for enhanced grip. The molded palm has flexing grooves helps to maximize flexibility, while the gloves' BIONIKFRAME technology improves stability and helps distribute the impact of shots. They are available in sizes 7 to 11 and have a quoted price of $170.

    Reusch

    • The Reusch Raptor Pro G1 Ortho-Tec gloves feature removable finger and thumb protection with a zipper pocket. They come with the Ultrasoft Catch Control palm and Reusch's Shockshield Advanced. They have a full-wrap wrist strap, expanded finger tips and an AirVent system to help with breathing. They are available in red and black, range from sizes 7.5 to 12 and are listed at $145 on soccercorner.com. The Raptor Pro X1 gloves feature Reusch's Wet 'n Dry palm and have a full-wrap wrist strap. They are equipped with removable Ortho-Tec finger and thumb protection and fitted with an AirVent system. They are available in sizes 7.5 to 12 and are priced at $100 on soccer.com