Arsenal announced that their contract to produce their suits with Adidas has been extended until 2030thus, another six years for the terms were originally set to expire in 2024.
The German brand first supplied kits to the Gunners in 1986 as part of an initial partnership that lasted until 1994, when Nike took over the reins.
After five kit cycles with Puma from 2014-15 to 2018-19, Adidas then returned as Arsenal’s official kit supplier in a deal reported to be worth around $300 million. table at that time. Thanks to the latest renewal, the brand will now remain in place at Emirates for the foreseeable future.
The partnership has spawned a number of instant classic kits over the years, but it’s fair to say that not all efforts have been successful. Here are the best and worst shoes Adidas has created for North Londoners.
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The best toolkit
1. Home page 1992-94
Forever synonymous with Arsenal’s double FA and League Cup wins under George Graham in 1992-93, the kits worn in both finals still shimmer with a nostalgic glow. Never before has a Gunners home shirt looked exactly the same thanks to the cubic sleeve hemline and the unusually similar central placement of the Adidas logo, both centrally located and incorporated into the collar. oversized.
2. Absent 1991-93
Arguably Arsenal’s most famous and remembered kit, the yellow and navy shirt (aka “The Bruised Banana”) remains a fan favorite for to this day. Much more aesthetically appealing than its usual moniker, this design is a key element to be present in any English football league fame hall.
3. Homepage 2019-20
After 25 years apart, Adidas was under considerable pressure to get things right when they returned to Arsenal. Sure enough, the first product of their new ensemble shopping deal was a sparkly smart home shirt with traditional, sophisticated touches – including the perfect hemline inspired by bands. The 1990s Adidas was worn more than two decades ago.
4. Homepage 2020-21
The smartest of the post-2019 modern home kits, Adidas has it all right here. The main design inspiration came from the geometric Art Deco style of the old Arsenal club crest from the 1930s and 1940s, while the triangular pattern used on the shirt was taken from the motif found in flooring inside the famous “marble hall” of the old East Stand in Highbury.
5. Tuesday 2021-22
Using the Gunners’ “blue lightning” away kits from 1994 and 1995 as a starting point, Adidas presented a design update by transforming the beam into a zig-zag pattern. -zag is full of dark blue and turquoise to create a perfect balance between contemporary and nostalgic.
The worst toolkit
1 & 2. 1986-88 home and away
We just want to say in advance that the first designs supplied to Arsenal by Adidas are ostensibly perfectly fine. Indeed, both the home and away kits of this era look great from afar thanks to their classic temperament. The reason they’re included on this list is the material they’re made of – it’s tough, thin, super shiny polyester that is prone to static electricity that sticks to anything it’s got within six inches.
3. 2020-21 go
A kit that has certainly attracted many comments, the white shirt features “striations” that are said to mimic the red marble found in the halls of Highbury. However, it also makes the wearer look as if they were involved in a particularly bloody industrial accident.
4. Before the match 2021-22
Created in collaboration with Arsenal Women and British fashion designer, Stella McCartney, the result is a challenging patchwork of vibrant animal prints on the retina with vibrant colors conflict, conflict. Hard to see.
5. 2021-22
The weakest home kit from Adidas’ second run as Arsenal kit maker. The overall design is a bit too simple and unrefined, while the dark blue trim on the bright red shoulders doesn’t stand out at all. Alas, it was all just a little too forgettable.
