Storelli BodyShield Goalkeeper Protection Gear & Gloves - Soccer Sport Fitness Canada

Keeper and player protection — BodyShield, ExoShield


Storelli — padded protection for keepers and players

Storelli is a Canadian brand specializing in soccer goalkeeper protection. Its BodyShield and ExoShield lines add padding to the most exposed areas — elbows, hips, thighs, knees and head — without limiting your range of motion. At Soccer Sport Fitness, you'll find its padded goalkeeper jerseys, its padded goalkeeper pants and shorts, knee pads, body protection and gloves.

Why wear Storelli protection?

The keeper dives, slides and takes contact that outfield players avoid — and the surface changes everything. On artificial turf or hard surfaces (gym, futsal, concrete), every dive rubs skin against an abrasive surface: the dreaded turf burns on hips, elbows and knees. Storelli's anti-burn gear builds padding into the contact points to cushion the impact and spare your skin.

Beyond dives, a keeper training daily piles up micro-impacts. Good elbow, hip and knee protection cuts bruising, lets you dive without hesitation and keeps the game fun. This protection also helps outfield players prone to contact, like defenders and futsal players.

How to choose your Storelli protection

The right level of gear depends on your profile and your playing surface:

  • Beginner or young keeper: an elbow-padded jersey and padded shorts are enough to build confidence and dive fearlessly.
  • Competitive keeper: add padded long pants and knee pads for intense training and matches on hard surfaces.
  • Futsal and gym: prioritize knee and hip protection — the floor is very hard and abrasive.
  • Natural grass: more forgiving; a padded jersey and shorts often do the job in summer.
  • Artificial turf: this is where Storelli shines — aim for full coverage (long-sleeve jersey, long pants, knees) to avoid burns.

BodyShield or ExoShield?

The two lines meet different needs. Here's how to tell them apart.

 BodyShieldExoShield
TypePadded base layer, worn under the uniformTargeted protection, over top or on its own
AreasChest, ribs, forearms, elbows, hipsKnees, elbows, head (head guards)
Best forComplete, discreet protectionReinforcing a specific joint
Under the uniformYesDepends on the model

In short: BodyShield = integrated, discreet protection under the jersey; ExoShield = targeted reinforcement (knees, elbows, head). Many keepers combine both.

Storelli or non-padded clothing?

An ordinary goalkeeper jersey covers, but doesn't cushion. For the occasional game on natural grass, that may be enough. But as soon as you play regularly on turf or in the gym, the difference is immediate: where non-padded clothing lets the skin rub and bruise, Storelli protection absorbs the shock and leaves the skin intact. It's the difference between finishing training with your hips on fire or ready to go again.

Which players use Storelli?

Padded protection isn't just for pros. We recommend it to amateur keepers playing league soccer on turf, to semi-pro and university-level keepers stacking up training sessions, and to academies that want to protect their young keepers while they learn to dive. In short, any keeper who plays often benefits from gearing up.

Our advice

At Soccer Sport Fitness, we recommend Storelli protection to keepers who play frequently on artificial turf. Its padding helps limit impacts to the hips, elbows and knees while keeping a good range of motion. For a young beginner, start simple (padded jersey and shorts); for a keeper training three times a week on turf, we recommend full coverage.

See also our goalkeeper gloves, our goalkeeper jerseys and shorts, our head guards and all our goalkeeper gear.

Does Storelli protect against turf burns on artificial grass?

Yes — that's its whole purpose. The padding at the hips, elbows and knees cushions contact with the abrasive surface and spares your skin on dives on turf, in the gym or on hard ground.

What's the difference between BodyShield and ExoShield?

BodyShield is a discreet padded base layer worn under the uniform, protecting the chest, forearms and hips. ExoShield is targeted protection (knees, elbows, head) that reinforces a specific joint. Many keepers combine both.

Can Storelli protection be worn under the uniform?

Yes, BodyShield models are designed to be worn discreetly under the jersey and shorts. Some ExoShield models are worn over top or on their own, depending on the area to protect.

Is Storelli gear machine washable?

Most tolerate a cold machine wash on a gentle cycle, then air-drying to preserve the protective foam. Avoid the dryer and always check the model's care label.

Do beginner keepers need protection?

That's exactly when it helps most: a young keeper who isn't afraid of getting hurt will dive and progress faster. A padded jersey and shorts are enough to start.

Is Storelli only for goalkeepers?

No. While the brand was built for keepers, its protection (knees, elbows, padded base layers) also helps outfield players prone to contact, notably defenders and futsal players.