Things That Are Bad About Puma's New Innovative 21-22 Kits
Jun 6, 2021, by Chris
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.
Newcastle Jets 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Newcastle Jets and New Balance have officially revealed the club's new home, away, and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 A-League season. The launch completes the kit rollouts for all 13 clubs ahead of the league's kickoff on October 16. The release also marks the debut of Oz Shipping Containers as the men's team's new principal front-of-shirt partner.
The Newcastle Jets 26-27 home jersey arrives in the club's traditional gold, embellished with an understated tonal wave texture woven into the fabric. The shirt features a refined navy polo collar with a v-neck insert, bordered by subtle red and navy accents that continue down the sides and sleeve cuffs, and is worn with navy shorts. Meanwhile, the away kit opts for a clean white base paired with a champagne gold v-neck collar, side trim, and sleeve detailing, completed with gold shorts and white socks.
New Balance has also unveiled two goalkeeper strips to round out the collection. The first option is finished in vibrant teal, while the alternative is delivered in light blue, both showcasing bold geometric patterns and halftone gradients across the front. These strips complete the club's domestic wardrobe alongside their previously launched AFC Champions League Elite retro kits.
Raja Club Athletic 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan heavyweights Raja Club Athletic have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, produced by long-term technical partner Umbro.
The Umbro Raja CA 26-27 home jersey comes in the club's traditional emerald green, distinguished by a striking geometric eagle graphic across the chest that nods to their 'Green Eagles' moniker. White piping traces the raglan sleeves and frames the collar and cuffs, paired with the iconic Umbro diamond and the club's crest on the chest. The home strip is finished with green shorts and matching socks.
Contrasting the home look, the Raja Casablanca 26-27 away jersey is built on a clean white base highlighted by bold green side panels. The shirt features an overlapping green-and-white collar, matching sleeve trim, and monochrome green branding, worn with white shorts and socks. Umbro has also introduced a distinctive goalkeeper jersey featuring a beige and orange chevron pattern.
Limited-Edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas Kit Released
Colombian side Internacional de Bogotá and kit supplier Umbro have teamed up with iconic Colombian hip-hop duo Tres Coronas to launch a special-edition shirt. The collaboration celebrates the release of the rap outfit's latest studio album, titled "INTER", blending the worlds of Colombian football and Bogotan underground music culture through their shared name.
Reimagining the club's 2026 away jersey, the shirt features a sleek black base adorned with subtle tonal vertical striping. The centerpiece is the album's title, "INTER", boldly rendered across the chest in gothic blackletter typography in a striking red tone. The chest also hosts Umbro's double diamond branding and the Inter Bogotá crest in gold, which is echoed on the sleeves alongside contrasting red and gold cuffs.
Custom details complete the collector's item, including a collaborative Inter x Tres Coronas globe badge on the right sleeve and the duo's official logo positioned below the Inter Bogotá name on the upper back. The special-edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas shirt was strictly limited to just 100 individually produced units, released exclusively via the club's official online store.
Chesterfield FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Chesterfield FC and technical sponsor Puma have introduced the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 campaign. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the club's founding in 1866, the designs incorporate celebratory elements and feature the logo of long-standing front-of-shirt sponsor Leengate Valves.
The Chesterfield 26-27 home shirt is rendered in the club's classic royal blue, accented by gold detailing across the Puma branding, front sponsor, and a special anniversary badge. Subtle pinstripe ribbing in blue and white decorates the sleeve cuffs and the button-up henley collar, while traditional white shorts and blue socks complete the first-choice look.
For the away kit, the Spireites step out in a predominantly black design distinguished by an offset vertical stripe in two tones of grey running directly through the crest. Metallic silver is used for all brand and partner markings, which is complemented by a stylized retro CFC monogram crest alongside matching black shorts and socks.