Fingersave goalkeeper gloves are an important feature for many goalkeepers. This support structure is called various names depending on the manufacturer (Adidas Fingersave and Reusch Ortho-Tec Goalkeeper Gloves), but basically fingersaves are a set of plastic inserts that fit into each finger of the glove.
Fingersave goalkeeper gloves provide many benefits to the goalkeeper. The main benefit of this finger support system is that it can provide more stabilization to the hand and prevent hyperextension of the fingers when saving a shot. In addition, fingersave goalkeeper gloves can provide protection from broken or injured fingers by providing a "shell" on top of the fingers in case the goalkeeper's hand happens to get stepped on by another player.
Fingersave goalkeeper gloves can be found with a varying range of finger stiffness with some allowing very little finger flexion and others providing a much greater range of motion. Also, with many goalkeeping gloves, these fingersaves are interchangeable. Depending on the desired feel, the goalkeeper can simply slide out one type of fingersave and replace it with another in just a few seconds – or leave them out altogether.
Fingersave goalkeeper gloves, however, are not used by everyone. Many goalkeepers feel that the plastic inserts restrict hand movement too much and dislike the lack of hand-to-ball contact that some fingersave goalkeeping gloves can produce. In the long run, this feature is a matter of personal preference.
Reusch History In 1934 Karl Reusch manufactures his first pair of gloves in the attic of his home. With great passion, love for details and the vision to create incomparable, innovative gloves of the highest possible quality, the first pairs are being sewed manually by hand. While developing and improving glove engineering for decades in 1972 the needs of professional alpine athletes are finally met.
Son Gebhard Reusch joins forces and Reusch enters the industry with a collection of specially designed winter gloves and starts expanding activities in the market. Just one year later in a close co-operation with German goalkeeper legend Sepp Maier, Gebhard Reusch develops the first goalkeeper glove in history.
A milestone for the world of soccer and Sepp Maier as well, winning the World Cup just one year later. In 1984 at Reusch's 50th birthday, Reusch is world market leader in the sporting glove segment. Searching for new market segments, in 1989 Reusch introduces its first skiing apparel and 3 years later the first team sport collection.
In the beginning of 2000 Reusch expands their product portfolio even further with helmets and goggles. After celebrating Reusch's 70th anniversary in 2004 Reusch takes it back to the roots and concentrates on what they know best, delivering professional alpine and soccer gloves for amateurs and professionals.
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