The 5 Best & 5 Worst 2017-18 Bundesliga Kits
Aug 28, 2017, by Chris
Following up on our reviews of the new La Liga, Premier League and Serie A kits, let's take look at the best and worst kits of the 2017-2018 Bundesliga campaign. Just as the Premier League, Bundesliga introduced custom sleeve sponsors for the 2017-18 campaign, meaning that there sometimes is a not fitting colorful logo on the left sleeve.
5 Worst 17-18 Bundesliga Kits
5 - Nike Hertha 17-18 Third Kit
An old Nike Teamwear kit without any club-specific details except the crest and colorful / unfitting sponsor logos are the reasons why the new Nike Hertha Berlin 17-18 third shirt is one of the worst Bundesliga kits of the 2017-2018 season.
4 - Erima Köln 17-18 Away Kit
Köln's 2017-2018 third kit is more suitable for a Pyjama party than for a Bundesliga match.
3- Kappa Borussia Mönchengladbach 17-18 Home Kit
Kappa's last new home kit for Gladbach before Puma will take over in 2018 makes it in our list because of the strange design on the sleeves, the cut and the yellow Postbank logo. It will be hard for Puma to design a classy Gladbach home shirt with that yellow logo as a fixed part, however.
2 - Puma Dortmund 17-18 Home Kit
Puma has released a ton of Borussia Dortmund home kits in the past few years, and only some of their modern and unique designs were good. The BVB 17-18 home kit featuring fading hoops with those containing the Puma and the Evonik logo different to the other for maximum legibility is definitely one of the worst Puma released for the club.
1 - Jako Bayer Leverkusen 17-18 Home Kit
It was not a good start for Jako this season as their Hannover 96 jersey ripped apart like paper in a pre-season friendly and Russian club Rubin Kazan is not happy with the brands' quality, and their Leverkusen 17-18 home kit is also really bad, especially the combination of the collar and the graphic design on the front.
5 Best 17-18 Bundesliga Jerseys
5 - Puma VfB Stuttgart 17-18 Third Kit
Part of Puma's Step Out collection, the new VfB Stuttgart was the best-selling kit Puma released for the club in the past few years.
4 - Lotto Hoffenheim 17-18 Home Kit
It may not look perfect from close up, but the Hoffenheim 17-18 home kit looks stylish on the pitch and from the top.
3- Adidas Hamburg 17-18 Away Kit
Inspired by Adidas' classic 1980s kits, the new Hamburger SV 17-18 away kit is a real beauty. The colors looked a bit different on the pitch, and the pattern was also not very visible in the match against Köln, unfortunately.
2 - Nike Hertha Berlin 17-18 Home Kit
Celebrating the 125-years anniversary of the club, the new Nike Hertha BSC 17-18 home kit is likely the best striped Nike jersey for the 2017-2018 season. We would love to see this for Inter, Barca or Atlético.
1 - Nike VfL Wolfsburg 17-18 Home Kit
Nike has released a lot of not very unique kits for the 2017-2018 season, but the new VfL Wolfsburg 2017-2018 home shirt is very outstanding. For us it is the best Bundesliga shirt od the 2017-18 season.
Which is the best 2017-2018 Bundesliga jersey? And which is the worst? Let us know in the comments below and check out all Bundesliga 2017-2018 kits in our special.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip arrives two weeks after the release of the club's traditional red-and-black home jersey.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, highlighted by a classic horizontal chest band in red that is bordered by thin black stripes. A black polo-style collar with a front insert adds a refined touch to the design. The Nike Swoosh and FC Penafiel crest are placed inside the red chest hoop, while the ABANCA sponsor logo appears in black across the midriff.
White shorts with black detailing and white socks round off the clean look of the new FC Penafiel 26-27 away uniform, which is already available to purchase through the club's official channels.
