Characteristics
Goalkeeper Glove Level
A - Premium
Finger Protection
No
Product Group
Goalkeeper Gloves
Product Line
Nike GK Mercurial Touch
Main Colour
Blue
Glove Cut
Negative Cut
Foam
Contact PLUS
Grip Dry
Grip Wet
Abrasion Resistance
Cushioning
Foam Backing in mm
3 mm
Foam Thickness
4 mm
Best Surface
Lawn, Artificial Turf Of Newer Generation
With the innovative NIKE Mercurial Touch Elite is the previous classic construction of goalkeeper gloves significantly changed. All unnecessary elements of the goalkeeper glove have been removed. Thus, the Mercurial Touch Elite was developed on a completely new basis and was able to adapt the glove to the new, fast-paced and modern goalkeeping game. The result of this development process is a glove that, despite its simple appearance, contains everything a performance-oriented goalkeeper needs at all levels of the modern soccer game.
The glove's minimalist aesthetic is the result of a 66 percent reduction of the other components of traditional gloves. And thanks to the removal of unneeded padding on the backhand, the Mercurial Touch Elite is 33 percent lighter and 47 percent thinner. Applied punch prints on the third and fourth knuckles provide even more flexibility. The application is even closer to the fingers for maximum control.
Palm
- New 4 millimeter contact foam for optimal grip in dry and wet condition: Further developed 4 millimeter contact foam with underneath incorporated damping lamination for impact absorption and the NIKE ACC technology (All-Conditions Control).
The Nike All Conditions Control technology ensures that ball control is not lost in wet conditions. Through a special treatment of the goalkeeper glove material, they have managed to create the same friction between the goalkeeper glove and the ball in wet conditions that is created in dry conditions. The material is therefore immune to external climatic conditions. Thus, the goalkeeper has optimal ball control in any weather situation. The palm provides optimum grip in dry and wet conditions and creates even more direct connection to the glove in the goalkeeper. From the closure to the fingertips, the glove is covered with the new "sticky grip" and offers top performance for the goalkeeper.
Cut
- Innovative Negative Cut: With this cut lying close to the fingers, the glove is sewn from the left. The seam here also runs along the edges of the fingers, but is not on the outside of the glove, but points inside. An advantage for all goalkeepers who like it when the glove is even closer to the fingers to create an optimal wearing comfort. The fit is tighter and the ball control increases. The cut is also often referred to as "negative cut" because the seams are not visible externally.
Backhand
- The perforated backhand provides optimal air circulation and thus an extremely comfortable wearing comfort.
Closure
- The closure has been replaced by a flexible Wrist Cuff that extends from the wrist to the top of the forearm. This provides even more mobility and comfort. It is a widened, fully wraparound closure that does not slip and fits perfectly to any wrist. The bandage provides additional support and protection of the wrist and optimizes fit and comfort for the goalkeeper. Without any seams, the closure merges into the main construction of the glove. Please note: Due to the special construction of the closure system, the glove should be entered or put on two to three times before the first use, because the slip into the glove is initially very difficult.
