My gear recomendations

I have some people on my YouTube asking me about what gear I use for my games. As a goalkeeper your gear is way different than any other player on the pitch. So here it is:

Shirts: I have matching Adidas kits with my shorts but in my opinion, what you wear under is most important. Now I live in Texas where it is hot and the goalie box is not that well preserved. Fear of diving into rocks should not be a problem in your ear. I never liked wearing the long sleeve "Goalkeeper jerseys" with the pads in the elbows. It restricted my movement and got very hot. I use the Under Armour HeatGear fitted longsleeve crew shirt. It gives me enough protection on my forearms to make me feel more secure but it also includes an added bonus: UPF 30 sun protection. You may be thinking you could just put sunscreen on if that was a problem but my point is, direct sun is a lot warmer than shade. It keeps your arms cool and flexible with giving you the sense of safety on hard surfaces. You can purchase the shirt here for $35.

Shorts: Typically I will use what ever shorts I have that are clean and black but again it matters what you have under. I use the Under Armour Boxerjock. It fits just right and kill not run up your pants. Runners know what I mean there! I recommend the 9" model since it fits longer and can assist you if you make any slides. It is available here for $20.

Socks: This is one that varies. I personally like the tighter fitting Nike Dri-Fit Classic socks. They give me good padding and good thickness in the heel so I do not get blisters. Some other people prefer to have looser fitting socks so they can slide their shin guards in easily and then tape them down at the base. I don't like taping my shin guards because it makes me feel constricted so I just get tighter socks. You can get the Dri-Fit socks here for $20 for 2 pairs.

Cleats: Oh boy. This one varies severely! I own the Nike Mercurial Miracle III but people have different preferences. The entire Mercurial line fits narrow and the T90s usually fit wider. It also depends on the type of material. This section will eventually be extended into a full guide because this is simply such a big topic and is hard to sum up in a a post dedicated to a bigger picture. Anyways, you can buy the Nike Mercurial Miracle III here for $130.

Gloves: I have the Nike GK Classics for training and Nike Vapor Grip3s for matches. I prefer having a glove that fits like a glove and the Vapors deliver. They give me the responsive feel I'd expect from a more expensive glove and make me feel very confident. Both gloves are available at the Nike store for $20 and $120.