[header] How to size and take care of goalkeeper gloves [title] Know general sizing ranges for goalkeeper gloves. [step] In order for you to use your gloves most effectively during a match, they need to fit properly. If gloves are the wrong size, it can affect not only your performance but also the durability of the gloves. 
[substeps] Measure your hands for perfectly fitting gloves, but the following is a general sizing guide for junior and senior players. For junior players: size 4 or 5 is for a small junior goalie who is between 7 and 9 years old and wears size youth small goalkeeper gear.