Review of the Nike GK classic

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First soccer post! Expect more. Anywho, this is the Nike GK classic in the new green colorway for 2012/2013. There is not too much to this glove so don't expect a long review. So lets get started.

The Classic glove is an entry level gloves for amateurs or in my instance for training. It is most definitely not a match glove. soccer.com lists the durability and grip at 3/5. To a normal person you may think "well hey that's a glove thats 60% good". Nope. Basically this glove is the benchmark for cheap gloves. Really it is a 1/3. There are no gloves that are 2/5. None. With this in mind don't think that this glove is good for actual games. If you are a keeper on a budget, sure this is a glove for you! My match gloves, the Vapor Grip 3s are $120. They rank 4/5 for durability and 5/5 for grip. I will use these gloves only for practice. Practice fields in Texas are not the prettiest things, especially in the box. Comprised mostly of dirt and rocks, they will tear up your gloves, especially these. I saw reduced performance after 3 training sessions. Making game changing stops in practice is not nearly as essential because practice is practice. Midway through my last season with the blue colorway the thumb and palm area began to separate. This problem cannot be solved by simple stitching and requires buying a new pair if it bothers you.  I highly recommend to get two pairs of gloves if you can. Again if you are a keeper on a budget, beg to get two of these! They will not last you.

Size and fit: These gloves do not feature many cuts for flexibility so they fit out of the packaging flat. No finger saves or anything. While this is expected of cheaper gloves, the plastic spines cost all but $.03 dollars to make. Your hand fits in nicely but when you flex your hand don't expect a glove like response. They kinda fold oddly when you put your hand in a punching position. The mesh that walls the inside next to your skin is soft but after sweating in them for 6-10 hours separate from the latex outer and become less comfortable. This quality is widely expected from an entry level glove.

Rankings: Value 8/10, fit 7/10, comfort 7/10, color 8/10, build quality 7/10. You can pick them up at most local sporting goods stores and of course online for $22. Thanks for reading and check out the video for more.