Things That Are Bad About Puma's New Innovative 21-22 Kits
Update: The on-pitch debuts of Puma's innovative 2021-22 away kits perfectly shows off what is bad about the kits.
Austria's and Italy's shorts are not fitting, and Uruguay's new away jersey lacks the stars for the 2 World Cups (and two Olympics title considered as World Cups).
Puma this week released new away kits for four of their national teams - Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, and Switzerland. The new Puma kit style split fans' opinion - some things are obviously bad about the new Puma 2021-2022 away kits, and others that are at least questionable...
Some things are not obviously bad
OPINION: Puma's 2021-2022 Away Kits Are Bad
Extremely Small Federations Logos
"Wear your badge with pride" - with the new Puma 21-22 away kits, this is not the case.
The national team crests are very, very small on the kits, which is somehow a disgrace for the great crests. For example, the great Czech Republic crest is so small that it is hardly visible.
The Czech Republic lettering is there in English
Replica with different collar
What is only visible on closer inspection is that new Puma jerseys have an "MLSesque" detail. The player version comes with a round neck, while the fan version has a V-neck.
Of course, there are also the other differences between authentic and replica versions, but a different collar between the two versions is something previously only known from the MLS.
Shirts Combined With Old Shorts & Socks
Puma did not release new shorts and socks for the new 2021-2022 national team away kits - this means that Austria's kit is combined with unfitting turquoise-blue shorts, for example.
Great Kits Not Used At Euro 2020
What is also bad about Puma's new 21-22 away kits is that we won't see the brand's stunning 20-21 away kits in the EURO.
When directly compared side by side, it becomes obvious that the 21-22 away kits are no upgrade in terms of design, except for the Czech Republic certainly.
Kits Have Only Subtle Bespoke Details
The new Puma 21-22 away kits do not feature very bespoke designs, in contrast to their 20-21 away jerseys. The Czech Republic and Switzerland kits look almost identical from distance.
What makes the kits bespoke is just a very subtle Jacquard print.
Czech Republic Lettering in English
What is also strange is that the Czech Republic lettering is there in English, while others have the name in the local language (spotted by @rolarawei) It should be "Česká Republika" if Puma would follow the style of the others.
- Italia - in Italian
- Suisse - in French (official language)
- Österreich - in german (official language)
- Czech Republic - in English???
Look Like Training Tops
Another criticism is that the new Puma 21-22 away kits look like training tops. We can not deny it, but that's something that is not obviously bad - some will like it, others not.
Loss of value of Old Kits
What is bad for people is that the fact the 20-21 away kits won't be worn at the Euro means that have lost in value. The now old Puma Austria and Switzerland 2020-21 away kits are available for just 17 Euros at some stores currently.
Uruguay Away Kit Lacks Stars
Puma 2021-2022 Away Kits - Cons
- Tiny national team badges
- No new shorts and socks
- Original 'Euro 2020' away kits not used at Euro
- Inconsistent naming on kits
- 2020-21 away kits suffer a loss of value
- Look like training tops
- Old away jerseys suffer a loss of value
What's your opinion on the new Puma 2021-22 away kits? Comment below.
No More Tiglon: Azuro US Monastir 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Tunisian Ligue 1 side US Monastir has officially revealed its new home and away shirts for the 2026-27 season. The launch marks the club's first collection under new kit supplier Azuro, which takes over from Tiglon.
The US Monastir 26-27 home kit delivers a strong blue-and-white look, featuring a white base with a prominent central vertical stripe in vibrant blue, matched by blue panels across the shoulders and sleeves. Elegant gold trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs rounds off the design. In contrast, the 26-27 away jersey adopts a more understated, modern palette of black and anthracite, highlighted by a dark tonal center stripe and crisp white piping on the collar and sleeves.
Photographed across Monastir's historic landmarks and coastal scenery, both shirts feature the club crest on the chest alongside monochrome sponsor applications on the front.
US Lusitanos Saint-Maur 26-27 60th Anniversary Home & Away Kits Released
French Championnat National club US Lusitanos Saint-Maur and kit supplier Skita have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. The launch marks the 60th anniversary of the club, which was founded in 1966 by Portuguese immigrants in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.
Both shirts directly take inspiration from an iconic vintage design from the club's past. The home shirt comes in traditional green, while the away shirt is white. Each jersey features an eye-catching red and green geometric brick graphic across the upper chest and shoulders, paired with a classic white polo collar highlighted by green and red trim.
To mark the milestone, the upper back of the shirts displays the Portuguese and French flags alongside the commemorative text '1966-2026 SOMOS A HISTORIA'. The home kit is completed with white shorts and red socks, while the away strip features green shorts and white socks.
Tampines Rovers 26-27 Home Kit Released
Singapore Premier League side Tampines Rovers have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Manufactured once again by Thai sportswear brand Warrix, the new jersey marks the continuation of their successful partnership and was launched under the club's NXTGEN campaign.
The Warrix Tampines Rovers 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional yellow base, accented by a subtle two-tone split front panel and black detailing. The V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder inserts all receive contrasting black trims. Centrally placed on the chest are the black Warrix logo and the iconic Stags crest, positioned above the FBMG front-of-shirt sponsor.
Universidad Católica 2026 Special Kit Released
Chilean club Universidad Católica and technical sponsor Puma have officially unveiled a special kit for the 2026 campaign. Promoted under the slogan "Nueva Armadura" (New Armor), the bespoke strip draws direct inspiration from the team's historical identity and famous nickname, "Los Cruzados" (The Crusaders).
The Puma Universidad Católica 2026 special shirt combines a dark grey and black base with a detailed, repeating chevron scale pattern across the front and back, mimicking medieval chainmail and battle plate armor. A solid black horizontal band across the chest accommodates the white BICE sponsor logo, complemented by solid black raglan sleeves and a matching crew-neck collar. Monochromatic white accents are used for the Puma cat logos and the simplified UC crest.
To complete the battle-ready aesthetic, the jersey is paired with black shorts and black socks adorned with crusader cross detailing. The special edition kit went on sale through the club's official channels ahead of its scheduled debut on the pitch.
Al Fayha FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha FC have officially unveiled their new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season, made once again by in-house and domestic partner HH Sport. The new collection brings a cohesive look across the board, led by the traditional vibrant orange on the home shirt paired with intricate navy sleeve cuff patterning and subtle tonal detailing on the fabric.
The Al Fayha 26-27 away kit opts for a clean white base highlighted by bold orange side panels, sleeve trims, and monochromatic logos. Completing the player lineup, the third kit arrives in a deep blue tone accented with sky blue trims on the collar and cuffs, while three distinct goalkeeper uniforms were also unveiled in black, sky blue, and vibrant yellow.
The new Al Fayha 26-27 kits are now available through the club's official online store.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Nike, the shirt was showcased during the Agrival 2026 event in Penafiel, joining the previously launched red-and-black home and white away strips.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly black, highlighted by fine vertical red pinstripes running down the front. Red trim details the neckline, maintaining the club's classic Rubro-Negro aesthetic. A standout element is the retro-styled interlocking 'FCP' monogram on the left chest, placed alongside a special 75th-anniversary emblem celebrating the club's founding in 1951.
White detailing completes the look, with the Nike Swoosh on the right chest and the ABANCA main sponsor printed cleanly across the center.
SC Toulon 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club Sporting Club Toulon and kit supplier Patrick have officially launched the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The new designs bring a modern visual identity to the French side with bespoke graphic details.
The Patrick SC Toulon 26-27 home shirt stays true to the club's traditional "Azur et Or" identity with a vibrant yellow base. It features dynamic royal blue diagonal block patterns across the upper left chest and lower right hem, subtly incorporating the number "83" in tribute to the Var department. A contrasting blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve trims finish off the look, which is paired with blue shorts.
Built on the same template, the Patrick Sporting Toulon 26-27 away shirt introduces a fresh mint green base contrasted by dark navy graphic elements and trims. Both jerseys feature centrally aligned Patrick logos and club crests, and are now available through the club's official store.































