Discussion Soccer/Association Football New Kits

[chiwigi]

And yet Nike are still worse.

Isn’t it depressing.

 

[Heardy_101]

This is a 5 year old template now.

they aren't even trying anymore at Adidas (for clubs that is).

Do they need to?

 

[chiwigi]

Do they need to?

Yes, of course they do.

 

[Silent Alarm]

I have never heard of Hungaria but I like em

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2018/05/stade-reims-18-19-kit.html

That deep collar with the piping. Jesus. I've wanted an Arsenal shirt like this for years. Good fit, centralised logos work well with the deep collar. Very 70s in an era where everyone is going 90s. Clean, simple, cool af.

 

[Sub_Zero]

Lol @ never heard of Hungaria

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[Silent Alarm]

Lol @ never heard of Hungaria

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It's a sports brand that doesn't even have an English wikipedia page?

If you wanna be smug well I've been to Hungaria. Have you?

 

[Heardy_101]

You mean Hungary?

 

[Klim]

Roma's new kit looks nice. Shame they had to have a sponsor. The graphic is inspired by the Lorica Hamata, the chainmail armor worn by soldiers in ancient Rome.

 

[chibimatty]

I have never heard of Hungaria but I like em
That deep collar with the piping. Jesus. I've wanted an Arsenal shirt like this for years. Good fit, centralised logos work well with the deep collar. Very 70s in an era where everyone is going 90s. Clean, simple, cool af.

I always like to check out the AZ Alkmaar and Sporting Braga kits each season, to see their interpretation of the classic Arsenal design. But the one that surprised me this year was Mainz; a lot of the time they go for a full red jersey, but this time it was white sleeves. Must say, looking through the current Lotto designs, I thought their stuff was quite good. Reminds of the old days when Lotto used to do heaps of quality teams...

 

[Silent Alarm]

Has this Hungaria thing gone over everyone’s head?

It’s a sports brand who made that French team’s strip above. And they usually do handball shirts. Ffs.

Still wanna know if Germanator has been to Hungary, old world traveller. Guessing not.


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[chibimatty]

I've been following Hungaria for a while now, as they've recently taken over a few of the French rugby clubs, including Matt Giteau and George Gregan's old club, Toulon

But more interesting for me as a WA rugby fan, is that they are doing the kits for the fairytale French club, La Rochelle. This team with no budget, bought all the fringe French players who were missing out on playing football due to cashed-up rugby clubs buying foreigners. La Rochelle ended up on top of the league with a 98% French team. Of particular interest to me though, is that they wear the same colours as WA, so I'm always interested to see that on a rugby kit; as in, what might have been for the Force had we worn WA State colours...

 

[Heardy_101]

I literally just worked that out, Silent.

*D'oh*

 

[Craegus]

Plymouth Argyle new home kit.

Seems like Puma can make nice looking kits, though they have to be lower league to do so.

 

[Silent Alarm]

Plymouth Argyle new home kit.

Seems like Puma can make nice looking kits, though they have to be lower league to do so.

I’ve wanted an Argyle strip for ages. Coolest colours.

They had this orange and green one about ten years ago, with the curved back line above the numbers like Spurs and the Italy 2006 side had. It was so cool.

 

[Heardy_101]

Not bad, not bad at all. Always liked their colours, and that's the only thing I like about them as a Pompey fan lol

 

[chibimatty]

That colour scheme would be nice as a Socceroo alternate.

 

[Grandsun]

What's the difference between the nike stadium Jersey and nike vapor jersey?

 

[Mozzie_Squad]

What's the difference between the nike stadium Jersey and nike vapor jersey?

Vapor is like the PI/authentic version, stadium is more like retail... Or at least that's my understanding

 

[Grandsun]

Vapor is like the PI/authentic version, stadium is more like retail... Or at least that's my understanding

ok so like slimmer fit?

 

[Mozzie_Squad]

ok so like slimmer fit?

Yep

 

[Freight Train]

What's the difference between the nike stadium Jersey and nike vapor jersey?

Vapor - player issue with a much tighter/athletic fit and mesh-like material.

Stadium - retail, looser fit with a pretty standard jersey material.

 

[Fizzler]

I think the design on the stadium jersey is slightly different to what the team wears.

 

[Craegus]

What's the difference between the nike stadium Jersey and nike vapor jersey?

This is about the last version of the template but I think it still holds through to the new versions

From https://www.soccerpro.com/thecenter...between-nike-vapor-match-and-stadium-jerseys/

Match Jersey

These are the jerseys that are exactly the same as what the players are wearing on the pitch. They feature the new AeroSwift technology, which create the optimum combination of lightweight stretch and structure. The chest area is designed to create the right fit for the person wearing it, ensuring ultimate comfort. The jersey wicks sweat away 20% faster than the most recent kits, while also drying 25% faster. They are also 10% lighter with 50% more stretch.

Obviously, everything in the tech is created to help the players on the field, but some fans love wearing the same tech too. That is what you are getting with the Match Jersey, exactly what the players wear.

Stadium Jersey

These Stadium Jerseys are more of the traditional and standard supporter jersey. The Nike versions will lack the AeroSwift technology, but still have the Dri-FIT tech. Stadium Jerseys are also more loose fitting, which is great for fans like me who might not be in playing shape. There are a few visual differences in the Nike Stadiums jerseys as well, without the subtle wording on the back of the neck or the sleeves.

In summary, these jerseys look very similar to the match jerseys, but allow for a different fit and a slightly different style. Nike has some quality jerseys, with a little bit different scope for each of these jerseys. The subtle differences are something to note before making your purchase decision.

From https://www.soccerbox.com/blog/nike-vapor-match-jerseys-stadium-shirts/

Nike's Two Jersey Types

On one side of the conversation, we have the Nike Vapor Match shirts. On the other side, there are the Nike Stadium shirts. Viewed independently, these two kits could easily be taken to the be the "official" jerseys for their respective teams (or perhaps as similar designs of the same team's jersey from different years). There are slight visual differences, but nothing as drastic as you would expect to see between a home kit and an away shirt.

So what's the purpose of Nike unveiling two types of jerseys? What is the real difference between a Nike "Vapor Match" shirt and a Nike "Stadium" kit? Perhaps most importantly, which shirt should you spend your cold hard cash on this summer as you gear up for the Euro 2016 festivities?

The Nike Vapor Shirt vs. the Nike Stadium Shirt

Let's dive right into the comparison between these two types of jerseys. The Vapor Match shirt is the new type of shirt that Nike is unveiling this year, so it's probably best to start by explaining exactly what the Vapor Match jersey is and why it might be seen as superior to the Stadium shirt.

The Vapor Match jerseys are only available for Nike's six biggest national teams-at least for now. Of those six teams, three of them will have a presence at Euro 2016 in June (England, Portugal, and the French host team). The other three either aren't European teams (Brazil and the United States) or failed to qualify for the final European Championship tournament (the Netherlands). Bottom line, Vapor Match technology isn't exactly going to be everywhere at Euro 2016.

Still, there's a definite chance that the Vapor Match jersey could begin gaining prominence in the next year or so-not just in other Nike products, but also as an inspiration for Adidas and kit manufacturers. Ever since the 2014 World Cup, Nike has reportedly been working on developing a new jersey design technology. The Vapor Match kit is the fruit of that hard work.

So what exactly is the Vapor Match jersey, and why is it better than Nike's past designs? According to Nike, Vapor Match kits cut 10% of the weight of standard Nike jerseys. They also allow for 50% more stretch, are 20% faster at wicking away sweat and moisture, and dry 25% more quickly.

The result is a shirt that is, theoretically, cooler, more breathable, and more comfortable than its predecessors. Nike says that they collaborated extensively with players to develop the new design of the Vapor Match jerseys. Players told Nike that they wanted a jersey that fit better, was more breathable, and offered a "superhero aesthetic," according to the company's Creative Director Martin Lotti. Since the shirts look as great as they presumably feel, it seems Nike has lived up to the expectations and suggestions of their players.

Nike is also making shorts and socks out of the same material that they used in their Vapor Match shirts, so the innovation should make for more comfortable uniforms from head to foot. Nike is obviously hoping that the extra comfort and breathability will be able to push players to stronger performances, so keep an eye on the French, English, and Portuguese teams to see how they perform when they don these kits at Euro 2016.

What about the Nike Stadium Shirt?

Okay, so Nike put a lot of time, effort, money, and collaboration into developing a brand new proprietary soccer jersey. With all of that effort and investment considered, why is Nike releasing another kit type at all this year-at least for those six flagship international teams? What purpose, exactly, does the Nike Stadium shirt pose?

The key point is that the Nike Vapor shirt will be the jersey that players from the Brazil, Portugal, France, Netherlands, United States, and England national teams wear when they take the pitch. It is a highly player-focused jersey developed for high-intensity sporting activity. It is, in short, an athletic shirt. The design and technology make the kit ideal for playing soccer (or running, or playing basketball, or going to the gym), but not necessarily ideal for cheering on your favorite team from the stands or watching a football match on TV.

The Stadium shirt, then, is Nike's more consumer-minded product. If you'd prefer a football kit more along the lines of the shirts that Nike has always sold in the past, then the Stadium shirt is the right option for you.

These shirts contain very minor aesthetic differences from their Vapor Match counterparts. For instance, with the England away shirt, the red hues of the Stadium shirt are a bit darker than they are on the Vapor Match version. However, for the most part, the Stadium shirts are merely the more traditional versions of the same basic aesthetic jersey designs. Their material and weave are not quite on the premium level of the Vapor Match shirts, but the Stadium kits are still quality garments and will do the trick for most supporters.

A Note on Price

Another factor to consider when deciding between the Vapor Match jersey and the Stadium shirt for your favorite national team is the price. The premium sportswear design of the Vapor Match kits doesn't exactly come cheap. On the contrary, according to Footy Headlines, Nike's suggested retail price for the Vapor Match shirts is $150 (£100 or €140). For comparison's sake, the suggested retail price for the Stadium soccer shirts is $90 (£60 or €85).

For most supporters, price will probably be the deciding factor. While it's definitely cool to be wearing the same jersey that your favorite players are wearing down on the pitch, it's also a significantly more expensive investment. Nike is only offering the Stadium variant as a standard option for supporters (e.g., a shirt that fans can wear in the stadium), so it makes sense that this less expensive model would end up being the preferred option for most football fans.

That's not to say that there isn't a market for the premium Nike Vapor Match shirts, though. There's something intriguing about a shirt designed with a ton of player feedback taken into consideration. (That description of the shirt having a "superhero aesthetic" only adds more appeal.) If you're the athletic type and want to rep your favorite national team during your next gym trip or road race, the comfort, breathability, and near-weightlessness of the Vapor Match shirt might match your wants and needs perfectly (not to mention its moisture-wicking capability).

Also of note about what countries get the better technology (from Footy Headlines):

Revealed: 3 Country's Best Nike 2018 World Cup Kits Feature Replica Kit Technology
Monday, May 14, 2018

Some weeks ago, Nike revealed all of their 2018 World Cup jerseys. For the 2018 World Cup, Nike introduced the successor of the infamous Nike Vapor Aeroswift soccer jersey template - the Nike Fast Fit Vaporknit template. However, it now emerged that three countries will not benefit from Nike's best kit technology in Russia this summer... (Big thanks to Korean kit and boot experts All That Boots for the hint)

AUTHENTIC NIKE AUSTRALIA, SAUDI ARABIA AND SOUTH KOREA JERSEYS FEATURE REPLICA DRI-FIT TECHNOLOGY


The Nike Australia, Saudi Arabia and South Korea jerseys are built of Nike’s Astro Mesh Dri-Fit fabric instead of Nike's best Fast Fit Vaporknit kits technology. Nike Dri-Fit is usually only used for replica jerseys. Apart from the fabric, the kits are the same as authentic jerseys and feature Nike’s new crest application, Crest Flight, which is 64% lighter and up to 65 times more breathable than the previous method.

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Real authentic vs Replica authentic

All That Boots contacted Nike to find out what they reasons that the jerseys of three countries do not feature Nike's best jersey technology.

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"South Korea national soccer team uniforms are based on the Nike Astro Mesh Dri-Fit material. The crests are 64% lighter than traditional emblems and added to the 65-fold breathability of Crest Flight innovation. Nike's Estro Mesh Dri-Fit" material is applied to Nike sponsored national teams South Korea, Australia and Saudi Arabia.

Nike's "Vaporknit" technology has been applied to the uniforms of countries that have participated in the testing process at the time the material was developed."

 

[Mozzie_Squad]

Nike also have both the Vapor and Stadium kits on their site.

https://store.nike.com/au/en_gb/pw/mens-kits-jerseys/7puZoeo

Portugal for example:

Stadium:


Vapor:

 

[El_Scorcho]

So effectively the stadium kits are just replicas to the vapor's authentic, but they are bad replicas, with the cut and detailing changed and/or left out.

What a joke.