Lame? Adidas Originals Arsenal, Bayern, Juventus, Man Utd, Real Madrid, Ajax, Leeds & Celtic Essential 22-23 Collections Released
Out of nowhere, Adidas today launched a special basic retro collection for all of their biggest teams as well as a few more clubs. Introducing the Adidas Originals Essential 2022-2023 collection.
Adidas Originals Essential 2022-2023 Club Collection
As the name suggests, the Adidas Originals Essential collection is a no-nonsense pack. It has a clean and classic feel throughout. Oddly, all items of the Adidas Originals 22-23 Essential collection come without Three Stripes.
There are no Three Stripes
Indeed, each item is the same for each club, except for the colors and club logos.
Each team gets 5-7 items as part of the Adidas Originals Essential collection - a track jacket, hoodie, sweatshirt, track pants, and t-shirt was released for every club.
All logos, with a few exceptions (Bayern shorts...), are stitched. They appear to be the same as those featured on the replica kits.
The new Adidas Originals Essential collection also includes Adidas Samba shoes for the five Adidas Elite teams - Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Juventus.
We miss club-specific detailing
All in all, it might be one of the most boring and uninspired collections released by Adidas in the past few years. We miss bespoke detailing and other (small) elements that make the items unique for each club.
Adidas Originals Arsenal Essentials
Adidas Originals 22-23 Track Tops
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Arsenal Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Leeds United Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Manchester United Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Bayern München Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Real Madrid Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Juventus Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Celtic Track Top
Adidas Originals 22-23 Essentials Ajax Track Top
In terms of prices, the new Adidas Originals club collection is similarly priced as Adidas Originals stuff without club logos. The cheapest item is the t-shirt (27 Euro), and the most expensive clothing item is the track jacket (80 Euro). For the Adidas Samba shoes, the Three Stripes want 88 Euro. Women's and Kids' sizes are available as well.
Lame? Would you have expected more of an Adidas retro collection? Comment below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2005/06 Werder Bremen Home Shirt (M) Kappa
1972/73 1860 Munich L/S Home Shirt (S) Erima
2005/07 England Beckham #7 Home Shirt (L) Umbro
1998/99 AC Milan Shevchenko #7 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2018/19 Scotland Schools Adidas Training Jumper (XS)
1987/88 Japan #5 *Olympic Qualifier - Player Issue* Away Shirt (M) Asics
1978/80 Dallas Tornado *BNWT* Home Shirt (M) Admiral Nasl
2003/04 Real Madrid Zidane #5 Third Shirt (L) Adidas
2020/21 Stoke City Home Shirt (XXL) Macron
1998/99 Atletico Madrid Home Socks (Multiple Sizes) Reebok
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.
