In-Depth | Adidas Arsenal 2021-22 100 GBP Authentic vs 65 GBP Replica Kit
Jun 7, 2021, by Chris
Continuing our in-depth analysis of the differences between authentic and replica kits in the 21-22 season, we today compare the "Player Issue" of the Adidas Arsenal 2021-2022 away kit with the "Fan" version.
Adidas' jersey technologies for 2021-22 are the same as for 2020-21 - HEAT.RDY (authentic) and AEROREADY (replica).
Adidas Arsenal FC 2021-22 Authentic vs Replica Kits
The Adidas Arsenal Replica Home shirt is the Fan version, while the Authentic is the "Player Issue" version.
The design of both versions is the same
Design
Design-wise, Adidas' Arsenal 21-22 authentic and replica away jerseys are practically the same. Differences include only the materials used for the elements - the authentic has only heat-applied logos, while the replica has stitched & only some heat-applied logos.
The new Arsenal 21-22 Away jersey celebrates the 50th anniversary of the club’s historic double in 1971. The jersey puts Arsenal’s unique identity – in the form of the iconic cannon – front and center.
The authentic jersey has a curved hem
Authentic Arsenal 21-22 Home Kit
The Arsenal Adult 21/22 Authentic Away Shirt is the official match shirt worn by the players on the pitch. It is lightweight, has a slim fit and an Adidas-exclusive curved hem.
Material - HEAT.RDY technology
HEAT.RDY athletic technology is made to maximize your performance workout.
Adidas Authentic 21-22 Kits - Product Details
- Made for the pros - slim-fit, as light as possible
- Heat-transfer cannon to show your support
- Heat-transfer Adidas logo, 3-Stripes, and sponsor name
- Breathable, air-cooling HEAT.RDY technology
- Light front to back drop in hem length to improve freedom of movement
- Ribbed crewneck, slim-fit design
- Ribbed sleeve cuff with tipping
- Woven club motto on inside back hem
- Arsenal for Everyone slogan on the inside collar
- Made with Primegreen, a series of high-performance recycled materials
Replica Arsenal 21-22 Home Kit
The Arsenal 21/22 Away Shirt is a replica shirt made for supporters with a more casual fit.
Material - AEROREADY
The soft fabric features AEROREADY technology that works to keep moisture away from the body, so you stay dry and comfortable.
Adidas Replica 21-22 Kits - Product Details
- Made for the fan
- Woven cannon on the chest
- Woven Adidas badge of sport
- 3-Stripe tape on shoulders
- Stay dry with AEROREADY technology
- Straight hem shape - regular fit
- Ribbed crewneck
- Ribbed sleeve cuff with tipping
- Arsenal for Everyone slogan on the inside collar
- Made with Primegreen, a series of high-performance recycled materials
The Arsenal 21-22 authentic kits are 5 GBP cheaper than Liverpool's authentic
Price
The price for the Adidas Arsenal Authentic 2021-2022 kits is 100 GBP, while the replica kits have an official price tag of 65 GBP.
Conclusion:
If you want to make high-intensity sport in warm conditions wearing the Arsenal away kit, you should get the authentic one. The replica is perfect to be worn when watching games but also good for colder conditions as well as easy training sessions.
Both shirts have their advantages
In terms of design and elements, both are practically identical.
Are you a fan of heat-applied logos? Which version do you prefer for the classic look of the Arsenal 21-22 away kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Kuching City FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Malaysian Super League club Kuching City FC has officially unveiled its new kit collection for the 26-27 season, made by local brand Starsport. The new range incorporates local Sarawak identity, vibrant graphics, and fresh color palettes across the entire set.
The Starsport Kuching City 26-27 home jersey features a distinctive half-and-half look in amazon green and white, complemented by embossed club crest motifs throughout the fabric and red-and-white detailing on the collar and cuffs. The away shirt brings a bold statement in red, highlighted by a black and yellow waving checkerboard pattern across the chest and shoulders along with a classic polo collar. Rounding out the outfield range, the third jersey opts for a pastel peach base accented by lime green trim on the v-neck collar and cuffs alongside subtle tonal pinstripes.
Alongside the outfield shirts, Starsport introduced three colorful goalkeeper strips featuring energetic halftone dotted graphics in orange and purple, teal and dark blue, and yellow and gold. All kits proudly feature AirBorneo and AFFIN BANK as the primary front-of-shirt sponsors.
CS Sedan 26-27 Away Kit Released
French side CS Sedan Ardennes and technical sponsor Kappa have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Released under the slogan "SEDAN, PARTOUT" (Sedan, Everywhere), the design aims to celebrate the club's history and heritage across the Ardennes region and beyond.
The Kappa CS Sedan Ardennes 26-27 away shirt features an off-white base complemented by subtle vertical pinstripes on the body. A split-color aesthetic defines the upper sections, incorporating a dark green right sleeve and a rich red left sleeve, mirroring Sedan's classic club colors. The design also features the iconic Kappa Banda running along the shoulders, a custom "1919" sleeve badge paying homage to the year the club was founded, and the club motto placed inside the collar.
The new kit was worn on the pitch for the first time during Sedan's fixture against OCPAM. The CS Sedan Ardennes 2026-27 away shirt is available to purchase through the club's official online store for €70.
Triana CF 26-27 Third Kit Released
Spanish lower-tier club Triana CF and Italian sportswear brand Kappa have unveiled the club's new third shirt for the 26-27 season. Based in Seville's historic Triana neighborhood, the club once again puts its local identity at the center of its kit design.
The Kappa Triana CF 26-27 third jersey combines a clean black base with stylish bronze accents. The centerpiece of the design is a detailed, vintage-style illustration of the iconic Triana Bridge (Puente de Isabel II) across the lower half of the front, complete with its classic streetlamps and reflections in the river.
Matching bronze details complete the look, including monochrome club crest, Kappa Omini chest logo, and the brand's signature Banda trim along the shoulders. The neighborhood name "TRIANA" sits across the center of the chest in place of a traditional shirt sponsor.
Johor Darul Ta'zim 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Malaysian powerhouse Johor Darul Ta'zim has officially unveiled its new 26-27 home and away kits, created in collaboration with Nike. Marking the 12th consecutive year of the partnership between the Southern Tigers and the American sportswear giant, the new designs follow the earlier release of the club's vibrant pink alternate shirt.
The Nike Johor Darul Ta'zim 26-27 home jersey combines two distinct blue shades, Blue Void and Deep Royal Blue, highlighted by dynamic tiger stripe graphics across the front that celebrate the club's identity. Contrasting Sport Red accents line the collar, sleeve cuffs, and side stripes. For the away strip, Nike delivers a clean and refined all-white design accented with Blue Void blue trims and a red Swoosh.
Inter Miami 2027 Home Kit Leaked - 2 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Inter Miami 2027 home kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The new Inter Miami 2027 home shirt features a pink gradient across the entire fabric, inspired by Miami's famous pink skies, combined with matching pink Adidas stripes and a pink collar with black accents.
The kit's pink gradient is composed of small horizontal stripes that progressively get bigger to create the color fade, and it utilizes the same template as the Argentina 2026 World Cup kit.
A.C. Pavia 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released
Italian club A.C. Pavia and technical sponsor Astra have officially launched the club's new home, away, third, and fourth kits for the 26-27 season. The extensive collection draws inspiration from five centuries of the city of Pavia's art, architecture, and history, with each jersey carrying the local dialect motto "Al Pavia l'è dla gent" (Pavia belongs to the people) beneath the back of the collar.
The A.C. Pavia 26-27 home shirt features the club's signature royal blue adorned with a detailed tonal graphic commemorating the 1525 Battle of Pavia. The look is finished with a white ribbed polo collar and sleeve cuffs accented with red and blue piping, nodding to classic retro designs. Meanwhile, the away kit takes a clean white base decorated with an intricate grey pattern representing historic Pavia majolica ceramics, framed by bright blue crew neck and cuff trims.
Sharing a common theme, the third and fourth shirts both showcase the renowned Ark of Saint Augustine from the Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro. The third kit applies the artwork across a deep granata base with ivory detailing and a matching collar, while the fourth kit is styled in ivory to mirror the monument's Candoglia marble, topped with a black polo collar and blue-striped ribbed cuffs.
Special FC Barcelona 26-27 Fourth Kit Leaked - 2 Real Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the FC Barcelona 26-27 fourth kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The FC Barcelona 26-27 fourth kit, known as the 'Saint Jordi' edition, features a light beige color contrasted by dark navy and garnet, moving away from the usual yellow or Blaugrana colors.
The special-edition kit pays tribute to Catalonia’s patron saint, Saint Jordi, with a design incorporating the red cross of Saint George on a flat opal color.
