Cheap goalkeeper gloves
Most goalkeepers (or a parent of a goalkeeper) opting for cheap goalkeeper gloves is they buy the cheapest pair from their local discounted sports retailer. The mistake here if you buy the wrong cheap gk gloves or it is actuallya cheap goalie gloves, yes you might get this at a very good price but the cheap gk gloves with probably wear away. Why?
Because they are cheap gk gloves!
So whether you get an AB1GK glove or you have another favorite glove brand you would rather buy, you are always best pay a little bit more. If you are buying gloves for your kids for example, paying just a few more means you will get a better junior goalie glove that will most probably last you longer, so in the long run for spending just a tiny bit more, you will save more money!
Also cheap gk gloves can offer little protection, especially for you goalkeepers, so again by paying that little bit more, means you will most probably get a better protection glove.
So by spending just a little more, you will save more over the season if this makes sense.
If you budget it tight, wait until the end of your football/soccer season because you will get better cheap goalie gloves in the sales.
Below are examples of cheap gk gloves because of sale, so you get really good quality junior goalkeeper gloves for less money.
Junior goalkeeper gloves
Buying junior goalkeeper gloves is never easy as you want the best for your kids, but still, you don’t want to spend too much. AB1GK offers a wide range of quality junior goalie gloves. Check HERE for more info and prices
Cheap goalie gloves
Care tips for junior goalie gloves
Before using your cheap gk gloves or junior goalkeeper gloves for the first time pre-wash them and dry naturally. This will ensure you get the maximum grip when in use. During use keep the latex plams damp with water in order to get the best possible grip and durability. After use wash junior gk gloves and leave to dry naturally – leaving latex to dry out will make it brittle which will affect durability and grip.
Washing after use
To get the most from your junior gk gloves wash immediately after use in warm water (maximum of 30 degrees C) before allowing to dry naturally, do not use a washing machine. We would advise simply washing them by hand and not using any form of “scrubber”.
The sooner you can wash your gloves after a match the better. It means that the dirt doesn’t have time to dry into the latex and also reduces the chance of bacteria developing.
When drying your gloves all you really need is a towel and some pressure. Wrap the gloves in the towel and use either your hands (or even your feet) combined with your body weight to apply pressure to the gloves. Once the majority of the moisture has been removed, just air in normal room temperature until nearly dry. Avoid putting your gloves on a radiator or in a airing cupboard at all costs, this will damage the latex on your gloves.
Do not dry junior gk gloves
• on a radiator
• in front of a fire
• in a tumble dryer
• using a hair dryer
• using an iron
• using an airing cupboard
• in direct sunlight
• by “wringing” them out
All of the above can cause the gloves to lose natural moisture turning them dry and brittle.
Care tips for cheap goalie gloves
When picking yourself up from the ground in training or non-competitive environments, try not to use your palms. Instead, use your fists to push yourself back up, this ensures minimal palm/latex contact with the ground and helps avoid any unnecessary abrasion. Using your palm will help you spring back up quicker, but you can minimize wear during non-game situations using the fist method above.
Do not leave the palms touching each other when stored away.
Store your junior goalie gloves properly in a cool and reasonably moist environment. You do not want the area or your gloves to be wet however as this can cause bacteria and mold to grow which can damage the gloves. Allowing a glove to completely dry out and be left for long periods will cause latex to become dry and brittle. We recommend allowing them to dry overnight naturally before being placed in a glove wallet.
Do not store your junior gk gloves for any length of time without having washed them first.
Playing Surface
Junior goalie gloves are made and designed for use on soft natural surfaces like grass, unless specified in the product description (e.g. specialist 3G /astro turf palm) Please note that when using junior goalkeeper gloves on an artificial surface such as 3G or astro turf – you will be placing a higher level of stress on the Junior Goalie Gloves and wear will be more apparent than on grass.
