Measure your hand using the method in the glove maker's current size chart, then choose within that brand's chart. Uhlsport measures across the widest part of the palm without the thumb and also provides circumference guidance; Nike publishes separate adult and kids charts. Do not assume the same size number means the same fit across brands.
Glove size is only useful when the chart matches the brand and player. Measure the hand as the maker instructs, use the correct adult or youth chart and consider how the glove cut affects the feel.
What the brand charts measure
| Brand | Published sizing method and buyer check |
|---|---|
| uhlsport | Measure across the widest part of the palm below the fingers without the thumb; its chart also allows hand circumference. Use the current size finder or chart, and leave room if a tight fit feels restrictive. |
| Nike | Measure hand width at its widest part and use the adult or kids chart for the player. Select the correct age chart and follow the current page’s measuring image. |
| Reusch | The goalkeeper glove booklet directs buyers to the size chart supplied with the gloves or packaging. Use the model’s own chart rather than carrying a size over from another brand. |
Brand charts use their own measurement instructions and size tables. Measure first and compare within the exact brand’s current chart rather than treating the printed size as a universal conversion.
Check the fit after measuring
Try the glove on if you can. Check that the fingers reach the ends without being forced into them, and that the wrist closure fits securely without discomfort. uhlsport says a little room is preferable to a glove that is too taut; a tighter cut can change the feel, so compare the construction in our goalkeeper glove cuts guide.
Use the size chart that matches the player and product. For a child, do not substitute age for hand measurement. For an adult or youth model from a different maker, take a fresh measurement and follow that chart’s own instructions.
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Common questions
How do I measure my hand for goalkeeper gloves?
Follow the maker's current chart. Uhlsport says to measure across the widest part of the palm below the fingers without including the thumb; other brands may use a different method.
Should a goalkeeper glove fit tight?
Fit preference and glove cut matter. Uhlsport advises leaving some room rather than pulling the glove too taut; check the exact model's guidance and try it on when possible.
Do goalkeeper glove sizes match across brands?
Use each brand's own chart rather than converting a size number. Nike, uhlsport and Reusch publish their own fit guidance and chart materials.
Should I choose goalkeeper glove size by age?
Use the player's hand measurement and the age-appropriate chart. uhlsport says children's hand sizes vary, so it recommends measuring instead of choosing by age alone.