Adidas Releases Cropped 25-26 Third Kits
- Cropped Kit Release: Adidas has launched cropped versions of the 2025-2026 third kits for its Global Elite Teams, including Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
- Design Details: The cropped Bayern Munich third jersey mirrors the standard version's design with a black base, checkered pattern, and red and khaki trim, but is shorter in length.
- Pricing and Motivation: Priced at €85, the cropped kit reflects Adidas' strategy to introduce streetwear-inspired variations of football shirts, offering a pre-cropped option for fans, potentially addressing past criticisms of sexist cuts in women's jerseys.
Update: Adidas also launched a cropped version of the Arsenal 25-26 third kit - Adidas will release cropped versions of all 2025-2026 Global Elite Team third kits (Arsenal, Bayern, Manchester United, Liverpool, Madrid & Juventus).
Adidas Arsenal 25-26 Third Kit - Women - Cropped
Bayern Munich and Adidas have quietly added a cropped version of the club’s 2025-26 Champions League third kit to their online store. The new option offers fans a shorter, fashion-focused take on the recently launched third shirt. Big thanks to @annalenachicago for the spot.
Adidas Bayern Munich 25-26 Third Kit - Women - Cropped
The cropped FC Bayern München 25-25 third jersey features the same design as the standard version, just much shorter: a black base with a subtle checkered pattern, red and khaki trim on the collar and cuffs, and white sponsor and club logos. The back carries the “FCBM” lettering, identical to the regular fit.
Available for €85 instead of €100, the cropped edition is part of Adidas’ growing effort to bring streetwear-influenced variations of football shirts to supporters. For supporters who wanted to crop their kit themselves, it saves them €15, even though it might of a different, e.g. shorter, length than they would have cut.
Cropped Vs Regular Bayern München 25-26 Third Kits
Footy Headlines believes this is the first time a pro football club has released a cropped version of its kit. Adidas used to release women's kits with a very deep V-neck. Adidas stopped doing so, first because of those being unpopular, but also because some female fans and media outlets criticized the cut of Adidas women's jerseys as sexist.
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