Schalke Sport Mismatched Makeshift Shorts in DFB-Pokal
3 hours ago, by Chris
- Mismatched Shorts in DFB-Pokal: FC Schalke 04 played their DFB-Pokal match against Hallescher FC in an unusual kit, featuring alternative blue shorts that did not strictly belong to any officially released 26-27 kit.
- Reason for Kit Change: Schalke had to switch from their standard white home shorts to avoid a color clash with Hallescher FC, but Adidas apparently did not provide bespoke change shorts for them.
- Specific Kit Inconsistency: The royal blue shorts worn featured crisp plain white Adidas Three Stripes, a noticeable inconsistency compared to the lighter blue accents on the home shirt's template, suggesting a makeshift teamwear solution.
FC Schalke 04 took to the pitch for their DFB-Pokal first-round fixture against Hallescher FC in an unusual kit mashup. Football kit designer Final Third Creative spotted a noticeable detail mismatch in the Royal Blues' look, with the team wearing alternative blue shorts that do not strictly belong to any officially released 26-27 kit.
Schalke Wears Unmatching Shorts
Schalke's primary 26-27 adidas home kit combines a royal blue shirt, featuring light blue and white roof-inspired detailing, with white shorts and blue socks. Facing Hallescher FC, who wear white shorts, Schalke had to switch away from their standard first-choice shorts to avoid a color clash. But Adidas apparently did not create bespoke change shorts for them.
The royal blue shorts worn on the night featured crisp plain white adidas Three Stripes rather than the lighter blue accents found on the home shirt's template. The slight inconsistency in trim color points to a makeshift teamwear solution assembled specifically to solve the cup clash.
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