Best & Worst Value for Money? Napoli 23-24 Kits Among the Most Expensive and the Cheapest
Napoli's authentic and replica kits have recently gone on sale at price points at opposite ends of the scale.
Napoli Kits Are Among Both the Most Expensive and the Cheapest
Yesterday, Napoli and EA7 unveiled the new home and away kits that the reigning champions of Italy will wear next season. Both designs received a very positive reaction from fans overall, but there was less approval of the €130 price tag for an authentic shirt. A ludicrous amount of money to pay for a football shirt, although incredibly still €20 cheaper than authentic shirts made by Nike and Adidas, who each charge €150 for their own player spec kits.
Standard pricing of replica and authentic shirts from Nike and Adidas.
However, the consternation was tempered somewhat today as replica versions of Napoli's new shirts went on sale for the comparatively low price of €49. This time, EA7 come out much more favourably against the two big boys. Nike replica shirts are priced at €95 while an Adidas replica jersey will cost you €100.
The quality of the EA7 gear was heavily questioned in their first season with Napoli, but now, going into their third campaign as kit maker, things seem to have improved. There are of course differences between the authentic and replica versions, but both appear to be of a very decent standard.
Napoli's replica jerseys are half the price of Nike and Adidas replicas.
Details on Napoli's 23-24 authentic home shirt.
On the authentic version comes with, the all over repeated motif of the club badge is embossed onto the shirt, while it's sublimated on the replica. The Scudetto badge also has a textured, finish on the authentic, which the replica shirt does not share. In terms of material and fit, the authentic has "Dry Touch" technology and is a blend of polyester and elastane, giving it a slim fit. The replica is made from 100% polyester and has a more standard fit.
Napoli 23-24 replica home shirt.
Close-up photos of the replica are not yet available for closer inspection, but these differences seem minimal, making the sublimated alternatives a very acceptable trade-off for the €81 of savings.
Napoli 23-24 replica away shirt.
What do you think of EA7 and Napoli's pricing of the new kits? Let us know in the comments.
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Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
