The first-ever goalkeeper gloves with Nike's "Dynamic Fit" technology have been released. Will it change goalkeeper gloves forever, similar as the first-ever Dynamic Fit football boots released in 2014, the Nike Magista?
The Nike Dynamic Fot goalkeeper gloves feature an engineered knit backhand and entry. In our opinion, they are not as game-changing as the first high-cut, Dynamic Fit knit football boot (Nike Magista), but certainly interesting - it remains to be seen if Nike's best players will adopt the technology or if they will stick with the traditional closure.
Prototypes featured the Flyknit logo, the final version has an "Engineered Knit"
The final version of the Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit has "engineered knit", while prototypes seen by Footy Headlines featured a Flyknit logo on them. Flyknit is, of course, also engineered knit, but Nike have used another knit technique.
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It is unknown if and which Nike goalkeepers will wear the Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit goalkeeper gloves.
Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit Goalkeeper Gloves
The launch colorway of the all-new Nike Dynamic Fit goalkeeper gloves is understated. Black is combined with Hyper Turquoise. This is inspired by the new Nike Peak Ready pack.
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Tech-wise, the Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit goalkeeper gloves are a hybrid of Phantom Elite and Mercurial Touch Elite gloves. What makes them innovative is the use of engineered knit for the full backhand and closure.
The Nike Vapor 3 Dynamic Fit goalkeeper gloves have an "Engineered Knit" construction for punching and the Swoosh. In case you wondered - the Engineered Knit Swoosh is mainly there to create an impressive visual.
Other elements for catching balls are traditional. The Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit goalkeeper gloves feature a 4mm Contact Plus foam with a 3mm sandwich cushion for enhanced grip and cushioning. These gloves also come with a reverse stitch cut for added flexibility and All Conditions Control (ACC) technology.
Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit Goalkeeper Gloves - Features
- "Dynamic Fit": First-ever Nike keeper gloves with engineered knit, knitted closure
- Hybrid of Phantom Elite and Mercurial Touch Elite
- Reverse Stitch Cut
- Textile Gussets
- Fully Flat Knit Back of Hand
- 4mm Contact Plus Foam With 3mm Sandwich Cushion
- Knitted Swoosh on the Back of Hand
- Knuckle Zone Made From TPU Yarn With Some Grip Features
- Sizing Same as for Vapor Grip 3
- Launch Colorway: Black/Fuschia Dream/Hyper Turqiquese
- Price: 150 Euro
- Release Date: 16 October 2023
The Nike Vapor Grip3 Dynamic Fit soccer goalkeeper gloves are priced at 150 Euros (140 GBP).
Do you like that Nike bring Dynamic Fit to goalkeeper gloves? Do you think some of Nike's best keepers will decide to wear them? Let us know in the comments below.