Goalkeeper Gloves Worn During the World Cup Under $100.

One common myth about goalkeepers gloves is the price tag resembles quality.  This is a very costly soccer myth as goalkeeper gloves can be as expensive as $180! That’s more expensive than a decent pair of cleats!

There are plenty of affordable and quality gloves on the market and many keepers have been wearing these gloves during the 2010 World Cup.  Let’s take a look at the top 3 affordable gloves worn by 2010 World Cup starting keepers.

PUMA Powercat 2.10 Grip RC Glove $70. The cheapest goalkeeper glove worn during the World Cup that can be bought in easily online or in your local soccer shop.  It has PUMA’s ultimate grip latex foam, a wrap-around wrist, and a flexible and breathable backhand.  It’s worn by Eiji Kawashima (Japan and Kawasaki Frontale), Diego Benaglio (Switzerland and VfL Wolfsburg), and Gianluigi Buffon (Italy and Juventes).

reusch Xosa Pro G1 Goalkeeper Glove – $80. This goalkeeper glove’s main specs are its ultrasoft palm, wide wrist strap, reusch’s trademarked pull loop system, and rolled thumb and flexible thumb. Reusch says that this glove is one of their most popular goalkeeper gloves which may make it slightly difficult to find online or in your local soccer shop.  It’s worn by Fernando Muslera (Uruguay and Lazio), Justo Villar (Paraguay and Real Valladolid), and Julio Cesar (Brazil and Inter Milan).  You may just see this glove during the World Cup’s final.  Stay tuned for a formal review on the reusch Xosa’s!

uhlsport Sudafrika Supersoft – $95. The glove has a dyed palm and uses uhlsport’s supersoft latex technology on the palm, making the glove extra sticky.  It’s worn by Vincent Enyeama (Nigeria and Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C.), Hugo Lloris (France and Olympique Lyonnais), Itumeleng Khune (South Africa and Kaizer Chiefs), Pepe Reina (Spain and Liverpool), Samir Handanovic (Slovenia and Udinese), Faouzi Chaouchi (Algeria and ES Setif), Jan Mucha (Slovakia and Everton FC), and Barry Boubacar (Ivory Coast and Lokeren).

It’s a coincidence that all of these goalkeeper gloves are bit loud.  They’re not the traditional white palm and white backhand combo.  A job well done to PUMA, reusch, and uhlsport.  Soccer parents must be very happy to find affordable goalkeeper gloves worn by top-notch professionals.