If we search the web, we will find several ways to choose the perfect goalkeeper glove size. However, after many years trying on gloves, we can tell you that the best way to get it right is to go to any of the Futbol Emotion shops and feel first hand if the product is right for you. If you order online, we kindly remind you that you always have the option of exchanging it in case you don't get your size right the first time. In addition, you will see our sizing recommender for some brands in the purchase form itself, which will allow you to know the recommended size based on the measurements of your hand.
Nonetheless, if you still want to know before going to the shop, we will give you alternative methods so that you can find out what your size is.
One of the methods known worldwide is measuring the width of our hand around the knuckles. Many brands provide a measurement table in their packaging, which can be used to find out our perfect size by placing our hand as indicated.
This measurement can also be taken at home, but instead of only measuring the inside of the palm around the knuckles, it is better to do it by surrounding the area with a seam-type tape measure and checking the table below. This way, if we have a hand with wider knuckles, we will be able to choose the right size. As we said, this is just a table for guidance, but it can be useful to know whether a size will fit us or not.
Another frequently asked question is if the sizes change in relation to the brand or to the lack (or not) of protections. Usually, the brands already these things into account, so if you are a size 9, you will be a 9 in all brands. However, it is good to take these elements into account if we have an injury, in which case it would be better to try the gloves on.
So once we know how the measurements work, we must know how the glove should fit. Once the glove is on, it should fit just right at the grips, but there should be a little bit free space at the fingertips (approximately 1 cm) to allow the hand different movements, especially when blocking or punching.
We hope this small guide will help clarify the different ways to choose your size. We repeat that the best way to get it right is to go to a Futbol Emotion shop and try on the gloves to make sure. If you order online, remember that we do size exchanges.
