The Kit Room
Shirt history, buying guides and the stories behind the numbers.
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September 23, 2026
Player Issue Football Shirts Explained: The Third Kit Tier
Player issue football shirts explained: how they differ from authentic and replica kits, where they come from, and how to avoid the fake player version trap.
September 22, 2026
The Best South Korea Jerseys of All Time
From the 1994 flame shirt to the 2002 semi-final run and Son's Qatar heroics, here are the best South Korea jerseys of all time.
September 21, 2026
The Best Belgium Jerseys of All Time
A ranked look at the best Belgium jerseys of all time, from the 1984 diamonds to the Tomorrowland flame away kit, plus buying tips.
September 20, 2026
Football Kit Patterns Explained: Stripes, Hoops, Sashes and More
Football kit patterns explained: where stripes, hoops, sashes, halves and checks came from, and which design suits you best.
September 19, 2026
The Best Third Kits in Football History
The best third kits in football history, from United's snowflake to Madrid's orange - why they exist, which ones matter and how to collect them.
September 18, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 1950s
From Brazil's new yellow to Hungary's cherry red and Real Madrid's white, the best football kits of the 1950s still shape what we wear today.
September 16, 2026
Why Football Shirts Cost So Much: Jersey Prices Explained
Licence fees, technical fabrics, patches, VAT and short production runs: here is exactly why football shirts cost so much, and how to get better value.
September 15, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 2020s
The best football kits of the 2020s, from Argentina's World Cup winner to Venezia's cult classic - the decade's most memorable shirts ranked and explained.
September 13, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 1960s
From England's red 1966 shirt to Celtic's hoops, the best football kits of the 1960s show why simple designs never go out of style.
September 11, 2026
Football Shirt Sleeve Patches Explained: Every Badge on Your Jersey
Football shirt sleeve patches explained: what every competition badge, star and honours mark on your jersey means, and how to apply and care for them.
September 10, 2026
Football Shirt Fonts Explained: The Story Behind Kit Numbering
Football shirt fonts date a kit, spot a fake and define an era. Here is how league and national team numbering works, and what to check before you buy.
September 9, 2026
Football Shirt Collars Explained: Crew Neck, V-Neck, Polo and More
Football shirt collars explained: crew neck, V-neck, polo, grandad and lace-up. Learn the history, fit and which collar to buy for World Cup 2026.