Nike Prove Themselves That 23-24 Football Kits Are Overpriced
Sep 19, 2023, by Chris
Nike released a soccer training collection for the start of the 2023-2024 season, and it immediately caught our attention.
Nike Academy 2023-2024 Football Training Shirts
The new Nike Dri-FIT Academy Pro 2023-2024 AOP (All Over Print) short-sleeved men's soccer jersey is designed for soccer training. What is interesting about is that it bears the same design as the brand new 23-24 Elite Team third jerseys from Nike.
You pay 60 Euro for two logos and a few more panels and seams
However, the pricing for these items is startling. The replica football jersey with the same design plus two logos costs 95 Euros, while the standard teamwear is available for only 35 Euros. This virtually means that you pay 60 Euro for two logos and a few more panels and seams.
Nike Academy Training vs Elite Team Training
Meanwhile, Nike also released a Nike Academy 23-24 training shirt with the look of those of the Elite teams. Here, the price gap is remarkably small. The teamwear training costs you 40 Euro, and the Elite team training 50 Euro. So, here you pay just 10 Euro for the team and logos.
Nike Academy AOP Training Shirt - White/Bright Crimson
Nike Academy AOP Training Shirt - Cool Grey/Hyper Royal
Nike Academy AOP Training Shirt - Emerald Rise/Black
This discrepancy reveals that replica football kits are certainly the most lucrative for teams and brands - most fans simply want to wear the same kit as seen on the pitch and not one of training sessions.
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PSG to Wear Two Stars Only on Champions League Kits
Following their second consecutive UEFA Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain will likely add two stars above their crest exclusively on their Champions League kits for the 2026-27 season. This info comes from PSG experts La Source Parisienne (@lasource75006).
The club has decided against featuring them on their Ligue 1 shirts. This decision "stems from a desire to maintain a clean kit aesthetic without an excess of patches, as well as a club mentality focused on securing future titles rather than resting on recent successes."
Barcelona 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 8 Official Images
The Nike Barcelona 26-27 away kit has already been accidentally added to some online stores.
1. FC Magdeburg 26-27 Away Kit Released
Magdeburg and Hummel have officially revealed the club's new 26-27 away kit, launching it with a special pre-release party for fans at Café Treibgut. It will be worn during the upcoming 2. Bundesliga campaign.
The Hummel 1. FC Magdeburg 26-27 away jersey draws its design inspiration from the Magdeburger Handelshafen, paying tribute to the rich history of the city's historic trade harbor. It follows the release of the club's white and blue striped home kit in late June.
Xabi Alonso Wears Adidas Predator Precision Remake Boots in First Chelsea Training Session
Xabi Alonso has taken charge of his first training session as Chelsea manager ahead of the 26-27 season, and he did so wearing a classic pair of football boots. The Spanish manager was spotted at Cobham wearing an Adidas Predator Precision remake, bringing a touch of nostalgia to the pitch as the squad prepares for their upcoming pre-season friendlies later this month.
The Adidas Predator Precision originally launched in the year 2000 and is known for its iconic fold-over tongue and distinctive rubber grip elements. Alonso, who has a long-standing affinity for the Predator silo, opted for this modern remake of the classic boot for his managerial debut on the London club's training ground.
Thanks to Curve Curve for spotting the boots from Chelsea's official Instagram pictures.
Würzburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Würzburger Kickers home kit was released yesterday. Made by Jako, the new Würzburger Kickers 26-27 home kit will be worn in the upcoming Regionalliga Bayern campaign.
The Würzburg 2026-2027 home kit has a modern design in different shades of red, with white for logos.
Tranmere Rovers 26-27 Home Kit Released
Made by Mills, the new Tranmere Rovers 26-27 home kit has been officially unveiled. Inspired by the club's local heritage, the new Tranmere 26-27 home shirt draws inspiration from "The Wirral Way" to celebrate the team's deep connection to the Wirral area.
The new Mills Tranmere Rovers FC 26-27 home jersey will be worn in the upcoming League Two campaign.
Halifax Town 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
The new FC Halifax Town 26-27 home kit has been officially released. Manufactured by Adidas, the kit will be worn by the Shaymen during the upcoming National League campaign.
The Adidas FC Halifax Town 26-27 home shirt is based on the standard Adidas Competition Tiro 26 teamwear kit, while the away ("Spain") and third (lime green) kits have been created with the Adidas Locker Room.
