Adidas FIngertip rolled finger glove (Soccer.com)
Goalkeepers are a breed of their own and they require all the basic soccer gear; cleats, and shinguards, and then some. They almost always wear gloves. Gloves protect the keeper from the forces of the ball. They have come along way since Amadeo Carrizo first wore them. They are usually made of anywhere from two to four mm of latex foam stiched to a polyester backhand. Gloves range in types, from finger spines (for protection) to giga grip gloves (Soccer.com). Adidas gloves are made in Germany, where Sondico's are made right here in the U.S. Personal preference is key for a goalkeeper to be successful with his or her gloves. Special Light weight jerseys and pants are also worn by keepers. The jerseys usually have padding on the elbow and the pants usually have padding on the hips and knees to prevent injury.
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