The goalkeeper gloves on sale include technical models at reduced prices: the Fangmaschine from Uhlsport in Absolutgrip latex, Supergrip+ or Aquasoft, the Predator Pro from adidas, and the Rebel from T1TAN. A discount doesn't change the foam or the cut: check the available size, your pitch, and the type of seams before confirming your pair.
The right glove at the right time, at a reduced price
The Uhlsport gloves have long names, but each abbreviation has a meaning. FM stands for the Fangmaschine range. HN means Half Negative: a negative cut with internal seams, featuring inserts between the palm and the back of the hand for added comfort. HYBD indicates the proprietary hybrid cut, which combines this comfort with the large surface grip of the Finger Surround cut.
On the foam side, the Absolutgrip is marketed as the brand's best balance between grip and abrasion resistance, while the Supergrip+ combines natural latex with adhesive particles developed by Uhlsport. The Ultragrip ZNE, on the other hand, positions its grip lines closer to the fingertip grip zones.
A sale shouldn't make you forget the cut that suits you: the Gloves Types page explains what distinguishes a flat, negative, hybrid, or rollfinger cut. To see the latest models at normal price, check out the New Arrivals page, and if you stick with a manufacturer, the Brands page sorts the gloves by brand. To make your pair last, latex care tips can be found on the Gloves Care page, and the entire catalogue is accessible from Goalkeeper gloves.
Before jumping on a discount, think about the surface you play on. For synthetic or hard ground, the Resist series from Uhlsport uses foam that is resistant to abrasion, with the Super Resist+ being the most grippy version. In the rain, the Aquasoft includes Aqua additives that maintain good performance on wet balls, in both classic and Half Negative cuts.
On natural grass and in dry weather, softer latex options like the Absolutgrip or the URG 2.0 from the Predator Pro by adidas, which has a negative cut, provide excellent grip, though this comes at the cost of quicker wear on abrasive surfaces.
On a discounted goalkeeper glove, the first thing to check is the size still available. Sale items often involve a replaced colour or remaining sizes of a model: never choose a half-size up or down just to grab a deal, as a poorly-fitting glove can cost you saves.
A sale is also a good opportunity to build a rotation: a pair with soft latex for matches, another more durable one for training sessions during the week. By alternating, each pair dries completely between uses, keeping its grip for longer.
Discounts on goalkeeper gloves follow the retail calendar. Black Friday kicks off the season, extended by the holiday festivities, followed by the winter sales. In spring, the French Days have their own page, Goalkeeper gloves of the French Days. The summer sales and the return of training, when clubs are back on the pitch, mark the second major highlight of the year, and clearance items go all year round at Clearance.
No. The latex, cut, and closure are strictly the same as on the model at normal price. The price drop usually comes from a replaced colour or remaining sizes, not from a downgraded version.
Both brands are German: Uhlsport was founded in 1948 in Balingen, T1TAN is based in Herbolzheim. Rather than the brand, compare the cut and latex of each model, and choose the one that fits your hand and pitch best.
It all depends on the latex, surface, and number of sessions. A soft latex used on synthetic surfaces multiple times a week wears out much faster than a pair reserved for matches on grass. Rinsing them after each session significantly extends their life.
Yes, but its soft latex will wear out quickly with repeated dives. Many goalkeepers save their best pair for the weekend and train with a more durable, often cheaper glove.
Measure the circumference of your hand at the widest point of your palm, under the fingers and without the thumb, then compare it to the brand's size chart. The tips of your fingers should not touch the top of the glove.