Selsport Shaka Wrap (Heritage series 2008)
SELSPORT LIMITED EDITION SERIES
Throughout the next year Selsport plan on releasing a number of gloves which will be either
exclusive, collectable or limited edition concepts, once we here at great-save.com have the first samples we will release the images on-line here at our blog. Keepers will then have the chance to pre-order from
and own gloves which uniquely set themselves apart from the rest. Selsport believe thinking different has always been one of the key requirements of being a good goalkeeper, captivate your goalkeeping mind and own something individual.Comfort and grip will come as standard with all new Selsport concept gloves. Crossover to the darkside and be part of it - Watch as others now follow!
ABOUT SHAKA
The Words “soccer legend” is often banded about far too freely: one true exception is Shaka Hislop. Born in Hackney but choosing to play for Trinidad and Tobago, Shaka learned his trade in the us collage system before joining Redding in 1992. Newcastle paid then a British record fee for a goalkeeper (1.75 million in 1995 to secure his services.
THE SECOND RELEASE
This is the 2nd release from the new limited edition series. This glove is hot on the heels of the Selsport Wappa Classic (Heritage) This glove is now available instore at great-save.com click here to order your pair of Shaka Wraps.
SELSPORT AND SHAKA
Selsport signed Shaka in 2005 when he was 3rd choice on the South Coast at Portsmouth, he finished the season playing for West Ham United against Liverpool in the classic FA Cup Final. He then went on to keep in goal for Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup finals in Germany.
To tie in with Selsport’s 10th anniversary Shaka has designed his own version of his favoured glove. The Shakawrap is a limited edition signature glove designed in a striking Trinidad and Tobago colour way.
Shaka at the 2006 World Cup in Germany v England goals from Steven Gerrard and Peter Crouch spared Enlgand blushes as it had looked like England may not beat Shaka’s boys with a poor display from Sven-Goran Eriksson’s England side as Trinadad and Tobago frustrated England.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE GLOVE IN MORE DETAIL
SHAKA LOGO
Below shows a close up of the unique Shaka Logo which is featured on the back hand of the wrist bandage. On the bottom of the Palm is Shaka’s signature and Selsports 10th anniversary 1998-2008 branding.
HIGH GROOVED BACKHAND
Below’s image shows a close up of the high grooved euro design backhand, the standout backhand has been around since 1998 when Selsport started out. Paul Robinson went on to wear the Euro Wrap while playing in the Champions League at Leeds United.
SELSPORT’S TRI-LOCK WRIST BANDAGE
Tri Lock latex wrist strap is new from Selsport, Selsport claim that this is one of the most technically advanced wrist strap in today’s market. Offering Selsport’s unique 3 point wrist closure support system this is a great addition to this Heritage style.
Robbo wearing the original Euro Wrap in the Champions League while at Leeds United.
NEW EMBOSSED ROLL FINGER LATEX
Made using Selsports state of the art Giga Grip latex which provides incredible comfort and grip in all conditions. The Giga Grip latex is for use in all conditions, the 4mm latex foam laso has a
the newly developed impression palm which adds an increased degree of flexibility which improves both durability and comfort.
SELSPORT SINCE 1998
Since 1998 Selsport has built a strong reputation in the goalkeeping circles for being the preferred choice of the serious goalkeeper. Selsport have achieved this through continually producing a no nonsense range of goalkeeping products. Selsport’s range is tailored around specific requirement of today’s modern day professional.
The Selsport range at great-save.com offers every keeper something in some way. We have bought what we feel is the best styles to offer you our customer and fellow keeper.
Selsport glove designers first define a goalkeeping problem then go about creating the ideal glove solution. All Selsport gloves provide a function and cater for a specific goalkeeping need. Latex used on all Selsport gloves are natural product originally from the Hevea brasiliensis tree native to South America and Southeast Asia. Original latex is then fluxed in Germany with added ingredients which the latex perform and improve longevity. Moulds are then sculpted around Selsport technical blue prints. The end result is a performance palm aimed to offer the very best on the market place.
The 1st ever pair of Selsport gloves made in 1998.
