Nike Again Use Same Design for 3 Different Teams - Each With a Unique "Inspiration"
Dec 31, 2021, by Pat
A couple of weeks ago, the new Kashima Antlers 2022 away kit was launched.
While introducing a fairly clean and inoffensive design, it once again re-purposed a graphic that was previously used by other Nike teams.
This time around, it was the graphic that debuted on the Wolfsburg 21-22 home kit and was later seen on the Kaizer Chiefs 21-22 away kit.
It's worth noting that it's not that Kashima Antlers copied the other teams' design but it being released later is just due to the fact that the season in Japan is aligned to the calendar year. In truth all three shirts were likely designed at roughly the same time.
But what take the cake is that Nike and the three clubs came up with very specific descriptions about what they claim inspired the various kits.
For Wolfsburg, the graphic was inspired by the paint that gets applied to cars that are still being tested, as to hide their features.
"As a commitment to the location and the club's DNA, its modern pattern is based on the prototype design of cars, also called Erlkönige, and thus stands for engineering and innovation."
With Kaizer Chiefs, the geometric shapes are meant to represent the African continent.
"The away jersey is predominantly black and iron grey with accent gold lines mapping out the African continent, connecting us to Africa’s tapestry and solidifying our journey on the continent particularly after the memorable journey in last season’s CAF Champions League competition."
And finally, Kashima Antlers and Nike claim in their press release that the new 2022 away kit design derives from the famous Kashima Shrine.
"The graphic is inspired by the structure of the roof of "Romon", which is designated as an important cultural property of Kashima Jingu Shrine, and the depth is also expressed by drawing a pattern in light gray"
While it's clear that the design was not produced with one particular club in mind, the inspirations are still more or less applicable, perhaps most so in the case of Wolfsburg.
Either way, this practice is not exclusive to Nike and still divides opinion in the kit community. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
Carrarese Calcio 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian Serie B side Carrarese Calcio 1908 and technical sponsor Givova have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 2026-27 season.
The Givova Carrarese Calcio 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional blue and yellow colorway in a bold diagonal block layout. Designed to symbolize a chromatic embrace rather than a division of colors, the jersey blends a royal blue upper section with a vibrant yellow lower base. The design is framed by a yellow crew-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs, while the back collar is detailed with the local motto "Duri come il Marmo" in tribute to the city's famed marble heritage.
Blue shorts accented with yellow trim and matching blue socks complete the new Givova Carrarese 2026-27 home uniform.
Goiás 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazillian side Goiás have offcially unveiled their new home kit, made Diadora and to be worn in the 26-27 Brasileirão Série B season.
The design brings a fresh and clean approach on the traditional green base, using classy white polo collar, sleeve cuffs and shoulder lines. A complicated diamond grid pattern is placed across the shirt, creating a modern twist on an overall classic jersey.
What do you think of the new Goiás 26-27 home kit by Diadora? Let us know in the comments below.
Bourges FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
French National 1 club Bourges FC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit. Made by New Balance, the new shirt combines the club's traditional colours with subtle modern detailing.
The New Balance Bourges FC 2026-27 home shirt features classic red and white vertical stripes, with subtle diagonal light-grey geometric textures incorporated into the white panels. Solid red detailing covers the shoulders, sleeves and upper chest, while Air Senegal appears above the central city symbol and Groupe Alpha I.S.I completes the main front sponsorship.
What do you think of the new Bourges FC 2026-27 home kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Beerschot 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian club K. Beerschot V.A. have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Nova, the new shirt celebrates Antwerp's cultural heritage through a distinctive local-inspired design.
The Nova Beerschot 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly white base with deep purple detailing on the collar, sleeve cuffs and sponsor branding. A subtle geometric pattern across the fabric takes inspiration from the historic mosaic floor of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen (KMSKA), while purple shorts and white socks complete the look.
A stealth black goalkeeper kit is also part of the new away collection.
What do you think of the new Beerschot 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Al Wasl 26-27 Away Kit Released
UAE Pro League side Al Wasl SC has officially revealed its new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced once again by Puma, the new strip delivers a sleek, stealthy aesthetic to contrast with the club's traditional yellow home look.
The Puma Al Wasl 2026-27 away jersey is predominantly black, highlighted by subtle tonal patterning woven across the fabric. It features monochrome silver and white sponsor applications and club crest, accompanied by the white Puma cat logo and the United Arab Emirates national flag positioned centrally on the chest. Matching black shorts and socks complete the clean, blackout-inspired look for the Dubai-based side.
Viborg FF 26-27 Away Kit Released
Danish Superliga club Viborg FF has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Capelli Sport. Following the release of their home strip earlier this summer, the new away uniform adopts a sophisticated, retro-inspired aesthetic.
The Capelli Viborg FF 26-27 away jersey features a clean white base highlighted by thin green vertical pinstripes and a subtle tonal geometric pattern embossed throughout the fabric. A distinctive green polo collar with a square neckline leads the design, paired with matching green cuffs and fully color-coordinated sponsor prints and club branding. On the upper back beneath the collar, a miniature graphic of Viborg's historic seal completes the look.
Offered in both standard short-sleeve and long-sleeve options, the Viborg FF 26-27 away kit is available now via the club's official webshop.