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How To Measure Football Gloves At Home | A Guide

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Having football gloves that fit is crucial. That’s why we’ve created this guide on how to measure football gloves at home.

For people playing Gaelic Football or as a goalkeeper in soccer, having gloves which fit correctly is super important when it comes to handling a ball.

So take a look below and get all the information you need before you head instore or online to buy some football gloves.

How To Measure Football Gloves At Home

Measure around (Option 1):

Wrap a fabric tape measure around the widest part of your hand. When measuring for glove size, you should always measure your dominant hand.

The measuring tape should wrap over the top of your hand and across the palm on the widest point, excluding your thumb. You should round up to the next highest inch, then add 1 full size.

This will get the size of your glove.

Measure lengthwise (Option 2):

Place the tape measure at the tip of your middle finger, then stretch the tape down to the base of your hand, hold it tight where your wrist begins.

how to measure football gloves at home

Choose the larger number and round up (Adults):

For adults, you will add 1 inch pending your preference of fit.

You should have between half an inch and a quarter of an inch room at the top of the finger, to allow the seems to respond every time you catch the ball.

Here is an example: if the length of your hand measures 7.5 inches, you then round your size up to the next number (8) and add an additional one inch. Therefore, your size will be 9.

Choose the larger number and round up (Young Adults):

For young adults, you should have between half an inch and a quarter of an inch room at the top of the finger to allow the seems in the glove to respond every time you catch the ball.

If you measure a size 6, start your fitting with this size.

Conclusion

We hope this was helpful for you and you can now measure your gloves size at home. Check out the Intersport Elverys website to find our full range of football gloves HERE.

 

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Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Football Boots

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Here at Elverys, we pride ourselves on having a wide range of football boots from all the top brands to suit everyone. Whether you play football, GAA, or rugby, we will have something to suit your needs.

Having all the key information is vital when you are considering which are the best football boots for you.

Elverys has you covered if you need to get the perfect fit, too.

We offer a comprehensive foot measuring service in-store for adults and kids, to ensure that the football boot you pick fits like a sock. If you’d rather shop from home, we also have a comprehensive guide on how to measure your feet correctly yourself!

Below is all the information you need when selecting which football boots are best for yourself or your kids.

If you already know what size and shape you are, you don’t want to miss our Ultimate Footbal Boot Review Guide for 2024 here!

Football Boot Types

It matters what pitch you typically play on when it comes to choosing the right football boot.

Whether you play on firm ground, soft ground, or Astroturf, we’ve got a comprehensive guide to choosing the best football boots for that surface.

Firm Ground (FG) Boots

Firm ground football boots are the most popular boot type sold.

They are designed to give maximum grip and comfort on natural grass pitches in dry to slightly wet conditions. These are perfect for summer when the ground is dry and firm, or even in winter when pitches tend to freeze over.

Players often ask if they can use firm ground football boots on Astroturf? The simple answer – Yeah, you definitely can!

While Astroturf boots are best for, well, Astroturf (more on that a minute), firm ground boots can get the job done. Especially if you play on firm ground more often and only need them for Astroturf every once in a while.

Firm ground boots usually have moulded studs -perfect for use on hard or dry surfaces. The studs are strategically placed to help relieve stud pressure on the foot.

With firm ground boots, studs come in all sizes, shapes, and patterns.

Two of the most popular stud types are conical and bladed.

  • Conical studs offer more mobility and quicker releases from the ground.
  • Bladed studs offer better traction because of a larger surface area.

 

Soft Ground (SG) Boots

Soft ground boots have aluminum studs in order to grip wet and muddy grass surfaces. They’re actually ideal for use in Ireland due to the unpredictability of the weather, and many grass surfaces stay soft all year round.

With soft ground football boots, there are two different kinds of stud configuration — the traditional 6-stud configuration and the modern mixed sole configuration.

  • The traditional 6-stud configuration uses 2 metal studs at the rear of the boot and 4 at the toe of the boot. For a long time, this was the best pattern for total traction on a soggy pitch. But the trade-off was the stud pressure it caused because of the distribution and the smaller number of studs.
  • The modern mixed sole configuration takes the standard firm ground sole plate and mixes in interchangeable metal studs to create even better traction and grip. Plus, it adds more comfort than the 6-stud configuration because the studs are more evenly placed!

Astroturf Boots

Football players playing on astroturf pitch with astroturf football boots

(alt-text: Football players playing on astroturf pitch with astroturf football boots.)

Can you use football boots on astroturf? Absolutely! Especially if you snag football boots designed specifically for astroturf.

Astroturf boots usually have a lower profile to keep you closer to the ground to prevent slipping on the turf. These are usually more cushioned than traditional firm ground and soft ground football boots.

They’re perfect for anyone playing five-a-side football with their friends. And they’re great for kids who play outdoors because they withstand a lot of wear and tear.

Other Considerations When Buying the Best Football Boots

Other than the type of football boot, there are a couple of other things you should consider.

How Wide Should Football Boots Be?

Most boots are made for standard-width feet, but some are made with wide or narrow feet in mind. If you’ve got a narrow or wide foot, make sure you get a football boot that’s tailored to your size. Find what fits your foot best.

What is the Best Weight for Your Football Boots?

Make sure the weight of the boot is suited for you and the position you play. If you rely on speed for your position, you may want to go with a lighter boot. But if you’re playing a defending position, you can get away with a slightly heavier one.

How Tight Football Boots Should Be

As you’re trying out new football boots, you’ll probably wonder just how tight football boots should be. Your football boots shouldn’t be tight so much as snug. You want to make sure your new boots aren’t cutting off your circulation, but you don’t want them to be slipping around your ankles, either.

A snug (not tight) football boot means you have some room to wiggle your toes, but not enough room that you feel like you’re falling out of them.

What Features Do My Football Boots Need?

Can the boot do something extra for you and your match? Do you need more control, and does it offer that? Do you need more intensity in your shooting, and does it help you with that? Figure out what features will help you based on your position, and find a boot that helps you do it!

What’s The Difference Between P1, P2, and P3 Football Boots?

  • P1 = top end on field boots worn by Nike and Adidas sponsored athletes
  • P2 = mid-level top end club player
  • P3 = entry level / part time player

What to Know When Buying Football Boots

Once you’ve considered which football boots are best for you, it’s time to get to buying. When you start the process of buying your next pair of football boots, it can be easy to get carried away and rush through the process.

So, to help you keep a level head while you pick out your next pair, we’ve got more advice to keep in mind.

Football player wears firm ground football boots on dry, hard pitch

Get a Boot That is Durable and Long Lasting

Make sure you get a pair that is durable and will last a long time through normal wear and tear, especially if you play often!

Don’t Buy The Coolest or The Most Colourful Pair You Can Find

The football boots that look the coolest are always tempting to buy. If you look better, you play better, right? Uh, no. Not necessarily true. Those boots might be the nicest on the pitch, but if they don’t meet your needs as a player, don’t buy them!

Get The Right Ones For Your Specific Position

Different positions will have different needs and features when it comes to football boots. Don’t snag a pair that’s made for strikers if you don’t play that position. You’ll need something geared more to what you do play. Find the right boots for what you play on the pitch so you can get the most out of them.

Don’t Just Buy What Everyone Else Has

Buy what’s best for you and what feels the most comfortable to you, even if your mates have something (or recommend something) completely different. Ultimately, you’re the one playing in them — not anyone else. Find what feels best for you!

Trust The Process and Don’t Rush Into Buying A Pair

Keep doing your research and trust the process of finding the right football boots for you and how you play. It’s easy to rush and buy the first pair you see or the ones that look the coolest. But if it doesn’t feel right, or even if you’re having trouble finding the right pair, the worst thing you can do is rush it and buy ones that don’t fit your needs.

No matter what type you need, we have a wide range for you to choose from.

And now that you have the information you need to find the best football boots for you, go ahead and buy your perfect pair!

Conclusion

Shop the full range of football boots at Intersport Elverys HERE.

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PUMA FUTURE AT INTERSPORT ELVERYS

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Puma’s newest innovation now available at Intersport Elverys.

According to the design team, Puma Future is not an evolution but a revolution in football footwear. It has been designed to improve the fit based on the wearer’s foot shape and comfort needs. Unlike anything you’ve seen before, Puma Future gets a lot of positive reaction.

Puma Future has a remarkable look, a snug, form-fitting upper, customisable lacing and a knitted ankle sock. Your foot will feel secure and supported. The all-new, lightweight and durable thermoplastic polyurethane outsole is flexible. It provides grip and manoeuvrability and allows you to play on hard natural surfaces and artificial grass.

Revolutionary technology combines base material and NETFIT upper lacing.The innovative infinite lacing system can be customized to your specific requirements for a narrow foot, wide foot and optimal fit.

Future is designed for dazzling skills, superior ball control, and aggressive power.

Click to buy new Puma Future in Intersport Elverys

 

Available to buy online or in-store where you will get the best advice from the football experts. Call in and let our staff answer all of your football-related questions.

NIKE PITCH DARK – PITCH PERFECT

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Nike have put a spin on the classics and thrown up one of the coolest range of boots you will find anywhere.

The Spark Brilliance pack, lit up Euro 2016 but Nike have come out of the blocks ahead of the 2016/17 season with an absolutely brilliant new range of old school black with fantastic neon colours to really stand out. It’s the classic black boot but not as you know it!

The new Nike Pink Black pack all combine a black base with striking accents colours in the detailing and branding. The iconic Nike Swoosh even glows in the dark! (It’s hardly necessary but that makes it even cooler!)

NIKE HYPERVENOM PHANTOM II – BLACK / VOLT

For the Nike Mercurial Superfly V, Nike have worked on a black base with pink which is used for the Swooshes, Mercurial brandings and the lower part of the studs. Also available as Nike Mercurial Vapor XI. (below). We can see these being a firm favourite with many many people this season.

NIKE TIEMPO LEGEND VI – BLACK / CLEAR JADE

From the Reveal Pack to the Spark Brilliance Pack and now with the Pitch Dark Pack, the Tiempo has been the stand out in some people’s eyes and you can see why. Classic leather with fantastic jade detailing, this is one boot that will be welcomed by everyone football fan, old school or new.

The Nike Pitch Dark Pack, available now at Elverys Intersport, in stores and online –  #BringTheColour

 

ELVERYS EURO 2016 FANTASY FOOTBALL!

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Euro 2016 is upon us at long last and Elverys Intersport are getting involved with an amazing competition!

Not only are we giving you the chance for some extra excitement during Ireland’s three group games with our cracking Fantasy Football game, but, with thanks to our good friends at Umbro Ireland, the top scorer in for each Irish match on our Fantasy game will win a Irish jersey SIGNED BY THE ENTIRE 2016 SQUAD!!

Click here to sign up now!! —–> http://bit.ly/fantasyEuro2016

Yes indeed – just sign up to our Euro 2016 Fantasy Football game, follow the simple instructions, pick the players who you think will get you the most points, and you could win a jersey signed by the boys in green!! It’s that simple!

Runners up prizes will include the adidas Euro 2016 Official Match Ball and much more!!

Sign up is simple and easy, so join in the fun now and you could own a priceless piece of Irish sporting memorabilia very soon thanks to Elverys Intersport & Umbro Ireland! #BringTheColour

Click here to sign up now!! —–> http://bit.ly/fantasyEuro2016

COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

Check out our great range of men’s and women’s Ireland training gear so you can support the Boys In Green in style this summer! http://bit.ly/1jejXBq

LIVERPOOL’S UEFA CUP FINALS

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It’s a huge night for Liverpool Football Club as they go in search of a record equaling fourth UEFA Cup/Europa League triumph against record holders Sevilla. We take a quick look back at the iconic games nights that saw Liverpool take home the Coupe UEFA.

1973

Liverpool 3  Borussia Moenchengladbach 2

Played over two legs, the first game at Anfield was actually abandoned due to the adverse weather and replayed the following night. In the time that was played in the abandoned game Bill Shankly saw enough to help him devise a plan for Liverpool take a 3-0 lead into the return leg in Germany, with both sides missing penalties into the Kop as well.

The second leg saw the powerful Germans take the game to Liverpool and two first half goals from future Champions League winning manager Jupp Heynckes gave them a real hope of victory only for Liverpool’s resolute defence to hold and see the Reds take the title.

1976

Liverpool 4 Club Brugge 3

One of the original classic Anfield nights as Liverpool fought back from two goals behind in the first leg of the first half to score three times in five second half minutes into the Kop end with Kevin Keegan making up for his penalty miss at the same stage three years previously. A brilliant free-kick from the future England manager would see Liverpool take the title in Belgium in the second leg. The two sides would renew rivalries in the European Cup final just two years later with Liverpool pipping their foes once more.

2001

Liverpool 5 Alaves 4

The most incredible European final until …. well Istanbul four years later! This remains one of the most dramatic of all Liverpool finals, and there have been a few of those! Having only become a one-off final since 1997-98, and with the previous year’s fixture a boring penalty shoot-out win for Galatasaray over Arsenal, no one expected much as Liverpool came up against surprise package Alaves from Spain.

The Spaniards had seen off Gaziantespsor, Lillestrom, Rosenburg, Inter Milan, Rayo Vallecano on their way to the last four and smashed Kaiserlauten 9-2 on aggregate in the semi-final to gain their place in the final while Liverpool had to get past Olympiacos, Roma, Porto and Barcelona among others to reach this stage.

Played in Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion Liverpool took an early two goal lead and led 3-1 at the interval. Alaves fought back to 3-3 before Robbie Fowler looked to have sealed it with a seventy-second minute strike. Unbelievably Jordi Cruyff equalized again with two minutes remaining but with two men sent off in extra time Liverpool sealed victory through a deflected Gary McAllister free-kick in golden goal extra-time. Extraordinary.

Watch it here

2016

Liverpool ? Sevilla ?

If we can get a final of even half the quality of the above we are in for a treat tonight!

Get the 2016/17 Liverpool FC home jersey in store and online at Elverys.ie now! http://bit.ly/1IqOOlT