Having Castore as a Kit Supplier Is a Nightmare
Feb 19, 2024, by Chris
- Kit Quality Issues: Castore kits are still experiencing issues with ripping and logos falling off.
- Order Fulfillment Problems: Castore is having issues with fulfilling orders correctly, leading to fans receiving incorrect items.
- Discounted Merchandise: Teams are heavily discounting Castore merchandise, some as much as 70% off.
It has been relatively quiet about Castore in the past few weeks, especially compared to the reports about sweat problems with Aston Villa's kits and ripping shirts some months ago. However, Castore is far from having solved its problems.
Castore Has Not Yet Fixed Problems Yet
Since the beginning of the year 2024, we have come across several new problems with the Castore kits and the order management of the brand.
Castore Kits Keep Ripping
It is nothing new, but Castore kits are still ripping. This is only logical as the teams continue to use the shirts provided by Castore ahead of the season.
An odd rip happened to Anthony Gordon some weeks ago when his opponent caught a little yet long part of his Newcastle Castore jersey.
Logos of Castore Kits Come Off
Castore's problems do not stop with ripping kits. Another funny incident happened when Feyenoord's Santiago Giménez lost the badge of his kit, with only the star surviving.
Castore Has Problems Fulfilling Orders Correctly
Castore's latest big problem is that the brand apparently makes a mess of orders. People are reporting that they get wrongly printed shirts delivered - one fan even claims that he got four Hall shirts instead of the one he ordered.
Castore Teams (Have to) Sell Kits With Heavy Discount
What is not solely a thing with Castore kits is that the shirts are already offered at a huge discount. Wolves is selling its kits for 50% off, while Newcastle even gives you 70% off the 23-24 third kit.
Another incident was when an Atheltic Bilbao fan spotted a Sevilla label attached to an Atheltic jacket.
Will Castore Fix the Problems For the 24-25 Season?
Aston Villa and Newcastle say goodbye to Castore.
Will Castore Lose Every Premier League Team?
Perhaps the most important question now is whether Castore will manage to solve the problems with its kits and store management for the 2024-2025 season. While the problem with the torn kits should be solved by next season (if Castore takes it seriously), the recent problems with the correct fulfillment of orders do not give hope for any good.
bruno pointing to the castore badge, he LOVES 50% off all accessories x pic.twitter.com/m6KudxNrYs
— harry™ 🏳️🌈 (@SCARFYYYY) February 10, 2024
At least Castore kits perform on the pitch, with Bayer Leverkusen having an incredible season wearing Castore, just like Aston Villa.
Have you had good or bad experiences with Castore? Do you think Castore will be able to turn things around? Let us know in the comments below.
Sergio Camello Scores Against Barcelona in White Adidas Predator 94 Remake Boots
Rayo Vallecano forward Sergio Camello delivered a notable boot spotting during their La Liga clash against FC Barcelona, taking to the pitch in the white Adidas Predator 94 remake boots. The Spanish striker put the heritage silhouette in the spotlight at Spotify Camp Nou, finding the back of the net twice while laced up in the inverted 1994 classic featuring a white base, black Three Stripes, and small, signature red accents.
Hanoi FC Uses Same Adidas Template as Mercedes F1 Shirt
Vietnamese V.League 1 side Hanoi FC and Adidas have unveiled the first kits from their new partnership, with the design immediately sparking discussion over its unusual short Three Stripes layout across the shoulders.
The shirt uses a new Adidas template with short 3-Stripes on the shoulders and a classic crew neck, a design primarily seen on takedown jersey (fan version). The same template is also used by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1, including the team's latest “Vanda Bloom” collection. The purple colourway closely matches Hanoi FC's traditional identity.
The shirt uses a mixed construction: the body features standard Adidas Climacool fabric, while the sleeves use Player-version material.
What do you think of adidas using the same template for Hanoi FC and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
CD Toledo 26-27 Home Kit Released
Spanish Tercera Federación side CD Toledo has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 26-27 campaign, manufactured by Joma. Presented under the slogan "Identidad. Puro Toledo," the release completes the club's uniform lineup for the upcoming season.
The Joma CD Toledo 2026-27 home jersey offers a classic and refined aesthetic, centered around the club's traditional rich green colorway. It features a sharp white polo collar and matching white sleeve cuffs, both enhanced with intricate subtle detailing along the edges. The shirt is complemented by white Joma branding, the club's crest on the left chest, and the La Sagra 0.0 sponsor on the front.
The launch of the green home strip rounds out CD Toledo's 26-27 kit set, following the earlier reveals of their black and gold pinstriped away kit and a 1990s-inspired gray third kit.
Aston Villa Announce 8Xbet as Official Asian Betting Partner
Aston Villa have officially confirmed online sportsbook operator 8Xbet as the club's Official Betting Partner in Asia. The regional partnership aims to bolster the Premier League side's commercial reach across the Far East through localized digital campaigns, fan engagement activations, and branded assets.
The agreement follows Aston Villa's recent pre-season tour across Asia and replaces their previous regional collaboration with NOVA88. 8Xbet is already well known within English football, having previously secured regional Asian betting partnerships with clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea.
As Premier League regulations place tighter restrictions on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships in the domestic UK market, clubs increasingly look toward geo-targeted overseas partnerships to maintain commercial revenue in Asian territories.
