Description
Overview
The Nike Padded Goalie Short – Youth gives junior goalkeepers the hip protection most school kit leaves out. Young keepers are often reluctant to dive on hard ground; padding at the hips removes one reason to hold back, and the 100% polyester construction keeps the short light so it does not feel like protective gear.
The elastic waist with drawcord is useful for school teams, where the same short may pass between players of different builds over a season.
Key benefits
- Encourages confident diving with padding at the hips.
- Light to wear in 100% polyester, so it does not slow young keepers.
- Adjusts to different players with the elastic waist and drawcord.
- Youth-specific sizing rather than a small men's fit.
Who it's for
PE departments and junior club coaches who want a shared goalkeeper short for school football (soccer) teams, and parents of keepers moving into competitive age grades.
Once a keeper outgrows youth XL, move to the Nike Padded Goalie Short – Mens in the same design, or the full-length Nike Padded Goalie Pant – Mens. For a plain outfield short in club colours, see the Legion Sublimated Shorts – Womens and the rest of the team uniforms range.
Sizing guide
Youth sizes run S to XL. Availability varies by size, so for a school set ask the customer-service team to confirm sizes before ordering.
Care, safety and set-up
Tighten the drawcord before each match so the padding sits over the hips. Orders dispatch from Mount Maunganui nationwide and earn SD Dollars rewards.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a shared team item or per player?
It is sold as a single short. Schools often buy one or two for the team keeper bag, adjusting the drawcord between players.
What size comes after youth XL?
Step up to the Nike Padded Goalie Short – Mens, which uses the same hip padding and drawcord waist.
Can I get quantity pricing for a school?
Quantity pricing applies on many lines. Add the shorts to a quote and request a quote for your school.
