Nike Authentic Kits Are Outrageously Expensive In The USA
When writing an article about the new Brazil 2020 kits and checking its prices, we were quite surprised when seeing the different prices of the kit in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States - they are some big price gaps.
Authentic Nike Kits Much More Expensive In United States
As revealed in above's table, replica kits in EU countries and the USA both retail at 90 (EUR / USD). Authentic kits, however, cost you 130 EUR but 165 USD [extra 40 EUR but extra 75 USD). That is a sole extra price increase of 87,5% (17.85% overall).
Football kits are the most chepeast in the UK
For fans in the UK, the deal for kits in general and authentic kits in particular is even better. Replica kits retail at 70 GBP (78 Euro), authentic kits at 90 GBP (just 100 Euro). The GBP has been weak in recent years, so UK customers might have not more money...
This means that the extra costs for an authentic kit for customers from the US is around the double as it is for UK customers - +42% vs +83,3%.
The reason is likely that US customers are generally more high-spending than those in Europe and that they value authentic Player Issue products higher - the Adidas MLS authentic kits also come with much more details than the remarkably low-detailed replica kits.
There is no national sales tax in the US
It is important to know that US prices do not include taxes. In general, national sales taxes are lower in the United States. There is no national sales tax in the US and therefore no standard rate. Sales or use tax rates vary by state, ranging from 2.9 to 7.25 percent at the state level. In addition to the state rate, local governments in 35 states impose an additional sales or use tax ranging from 1 to 5 percent.
In contrast to Nike, Adidas' price differences between the replica and the authentic kits in the US are fair. Adidas replica kits costs you 90 USD, while authentic kits costs you 130 USD.
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Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2012 Great Britain Adidas Olympics Training Polo (XL)
2004/05 Real Madrid Zidane #5 Away Shirt (XL) Adidas
1978/80 Houston Hurricane *BNWT* Home Shirt (S) Admiral Nasl
2007/08 Thonon Évian Grand Geneve F.C. #9 L/S Home Shirt (XL) Adidas
2002/04 Netherlands Robben #19 Home Shirt (S) Nike
1980'S Puma 'Royal' Football Boots (Size 9)
1989/91 Watford Away Shirt (S) Umbro
2008/09 Inter Milan Maicon #13 Home Shirt (S) Nike
1998/99 Catalunya Jumper (XL) Puma
2002/04 Germany Away Shirt (S) Adidas
Wehen Wiesbaden 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian sportswear brand Erreà has officially unveiled the new SV Wehen Wiesbaden away kit for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Fans will not have to wait long to see the new uniform in action, as the kit is scheduled to make its official on-pitch debut on May 23 during the Hessenpokal Final against SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz.
The Erreà SV Wehen Wiesbaden 26-27 away shirt is built upon a white base, elevated by an intricate, custom jacquard fabric. This subtle, tonal graphic incorporates two key elements deeply tied to the club's history: the lion of Taunusstein and the lilies of Wiesbaden. By merging these two symbols, the design creates a seamless visual bridge between the club's geographical origins and its current home. Sharp anthracite grey inserts provide a strong contrast to the white background, perfectly matching the sleek, monochrome execution of the club crest on the left breast.
The back of the outer collar displays the founding year "1926" embroidered in gold, serving as an early nod to the club's fast-approaching centenary celebrations. Meanwhile, the inner neckline is inscribed with the phrase "From Halberg to the Rhine," adding a hidden touch of local pride specifically for the players and supporters wearing the shirt.
What do you think of this culturally inspired away design for SV Wehen Wiesbaden? Let us know in the comments below.
Juventus 26-27 Third Kit
Based on leaked images, designer @grhaer9 recreated the new Juventus 2026-27 third kit using Kit Creator.
Samsunspor 26-27 'Legend Retro' Kit Released
Turkish side Samsunspor has officially launched a special 2026-2027 "Legend Retro" kit in collaboration with their technical sponsor, Hummel.
Reimagined for the upcoming campaign, the new release draws direct inspiration from the club's historic 1976 era, bringing a beloved vintage aesthetic back to the modern pitch.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 Legend Retro shirt is built on a white base, defined by a striking horizontal chest band in red, white, and black. The tricolor is also on the collar and sleeve cuffs.