{"id":47593,"title":"11 Best Kits of the Summer So Far","description":"Summer is always a great time for football kits. We take a look back at our 11 favourite kits of Summer 2020. There are some real crackers in there.","content":"<p><strong><span>We love summer because it means sunshine, beer gardens and holidays (although not so much this year). But most of all, it means NEW FOOTBALL KITS!<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span>Last summer our customers helped us to create some of the most beautiful kits that have ever made their way through Kitlocker HQ. And this summer you haven\u2019t let us down either. In fact, this season\u2019s batch have been even better.<\/span><\/p><p><span>We\u2019ve loved working with you all to bring your creations to life with <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/powerup\/off-the-shelf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>#PowerUp<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> and our other state of the art garment embellishment technology.<\/span><\/p><p><span>So lets take a look at some of our favourite creations of the summer so far. Not only to showcase what we can do, but also the creativity of you guys! The standard of some of these kits just confirms, if you didn\u2019t know already, that <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Kitlocker.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Kitlocker.com<\/span><\/a><span> really is the go to place for people who really care about football kits.<\/span><\/p><p><span>Before anyone starts getting upset about the ordering of this, the kits are in no particular order. And if we\u2019ve left anyone out, please don\u2019t be offended! We make a lot of kits, sometimes we lose track. If you think that your kit should have been included in the list please let us know on our socials!<\/span><\/p><p><span>Anyway, feast your eyes\u2026<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>FC Every Man Matters<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/imaswm2bprerym2flgysnkj16q2megbolizok1bfjfd4w9s7.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"imaswm2bprerym2flgysnkj16q2megbolizok1bfjfd4w9s7.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/iaqduxapd2k69y7hpdedpxiqktwhsner1n1ei17ttdmrmntb.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"iaqduxapd2k69y7hpdedpxiqktwhsner1n1ei17ttdmrmntb.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/czxvuxo47cly9tavf3gb7jloceb5r5ue7vy52fjkac4de7bh.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"czxvuxo47cly9tavf3gb7jloceb5r5ue7vy52fjkac4de7bh.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>Every Man Matters FC are a charity football club based in Essex who work hard to increase awareness for men\u2019s mental health and raise funds for the regional branch of the charity Mind. To find out more about who they are and what they do, give them a follow on <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FC_EMM\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Twitter<\/u><\/span><\/a><span>. A great cause with a great kit to match. Orange and black is always a winning combination in our book and just look at that front print.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Hype Train FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/n9zlpm2uumpc0pc9xpe72bsjeao23agmyjxdhf236ntfs71s.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"n9zlpm2uumpc0pc9xpe72bsjeao23agmyjxdhf236ntfs71s.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>The guys at Hype Train know what they are talking about when it comes to football and as you can see they definitely know a nice football kit when they see one too. All three Hype Train FC colour combinations are a hit. All aboard the Hype Train folks!<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Kitchener FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/0lwmoxuhchzgzghfe66jsrjcv52i98kfamghjvchwuynubef.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"0lwmoxuhchzgzghfe66jsrjcv52i98kfamghjvchwuynubef.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/4y9v1doe3pdohvjrrhjnoc4mfbiuwmr9ymzgn46pyz76ecl1.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"4y9v1doe3pdohvjrrhjnoc4mfbiuwmr9ymzgn46pyz76ecl1.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/ustrplzg60wwhap9cq6tr9yklbq9go7hndostrplxy1le2lq.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"ustrplzg60wwhap9cq6tr9yklbq9go7hndostrplxy1le2lq.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>Last summer we linked up with with Ipswich based YouTube football team <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/brotherhooduk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Kitchener FC<\/u><\/span><\/a><span>. We announced the partnership with a blinding Nike #PowerUp kit and we\u2019ve only gone and done it again this year! Their Nike Legend jersey is boosted by their having their badge subtly printed into the background. Plus, on the back they send a strong message of solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement. This cracker is available to order now <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/kitchener-fc-home-jersey-20-21-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>HERE.<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p><h2><strong>Norsemen FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/vomygdaamq32yppp0uqcnflbwjjuvvapw2sdx1emmze6zjsx.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"vomygdaamq32yppp0uqcnflbwjjuvvapw2sdx1emmze6zjsx.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/zf40lu8tj8lxpxdy7coptlrdagxgnqn13wzkyggoqhekklyr.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"zf40lu8tj8lxpxdy7coptlrdagxgnqn13wzkyggoqhekklyr.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/hn6md9teordenuqayiqbvtjxecxbf0l733unjxywinwctb48.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"hn6md9teordenuqayiqbvtjxecxbf0l733unjxywinwctb48.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>North London based <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Norsefc\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Norsemen FC<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> are celebrating their 125th anniversary with one hell of a kit. What better way to celebrate than with the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/nike-legend-short-sleeve-jersey-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Nike Legend<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> jersey. This kit is Nike\u2019s modern take on the classic template made famous by Brazil and others at the 2002 World Cup.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Panda FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/djfd8ejkjd38cvitytuq7rd3p4dptbe7o9qp1vyf9php4pzk.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"djfd8ejkjd38cvitytuq7rd3p4dptbe7o9qp1vyf9php4pzk.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCx6Rk-mWzkAv19co7BAe1-Q\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Panda FC<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> are an up and coming YouTube team plying their trade in the footballing hotbed that is South London. From our experience, if you want to make it in the world of YouTube football, then a top notch kit is a must. These lads can definitely check that off the list with their <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/adidas-striped-19-short-sleeve-shirt-white-black-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>adidas Striped 19<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> number, complete with easy on the eye club badge and sponsor prints<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Mandeezy FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/ejklfjgkeaukypxlnl80yy9nozlat1m2bxslom88mvprzclt.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"ejklfjgkeaukypxlnl80yy9nozlat1m2bxslom88mvprzclt.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/cjnqhqqgkdekju1zlaizn3dg38cshdbkgcekh0hadf8uv1zm.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"cjnqhqqgkdekju1zlaizn3dg38cshdbkgcekh0hadf8uv1zm.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/qsxo8yu3whtxzkxgjic6arjwjnbubhfkhxfrgjy6ovwg4kaa.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"qsxo8yu3whtxzkxgjic6arjwjnbubhfkhxfrgjy6ovwg4kaa.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>From South London to East London and another burgeoning YouTube team. <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC5NKIy7wPoWATyyZmZngv_Q\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Mandeezy FC\u2019s<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> kit just shows that you don\u2019t always have to go big to create a beautiful kit. Sometimes simplicity is all you need. This <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/nike-park-vii-dri-fit-short-sleeve-shirt-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Nike Park<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> shirt is adorned with a nice club logo, stylish sponsor logo (if we say so ourselves) and modern number print. That\u2019s all you need sometimes.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Thames Valley Railway FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/o4i9e66vobdbgzlyb6ghfs5enbonxhfr7v8wzdzm9li4e1lz.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"o4i9e66vobdbgzlyb6ghfs5enbonxhfr7v8wzdzm9li4e1lz.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/cuve9nyhesrzeluqqcszl1xnk1puhnobc2r9ewhxi0klu3ay.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"cuve9nyhesrzeluqqcszl1xnk1puhnobc2r9ewhxi0klu3ay.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/maokbow6od97461moylmo3eiz9ygf6rzgdd3udmcfeena3cj.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"maokbow6od97461moylmo3eiz9ygf6rzgdd3udmcfeena3cj.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>Another stunning shirt with an even better cause. The guys from <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RailwayThames\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Thames Valley Railway FC<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> AKA \u2018The Locomotives\u2019 raised vital funds for the NHS at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic by selling this shirt to their followers. Yet another example of the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/nike-park-vii-dri-fit-short-sleeve-shirt-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Nike Park<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> shirt being used as a blank canvas for some #PowerUp magic. Those sleeve details are a nice extra touch too<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Sheffield West End FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/rux0irhdxqq9y1z89ommwyhwai8x9d9ncipcp8ztznclinqh.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"rux0irhdxqq9y1z89ommwyhwai8x9d9ncipcp8ztznclinqh.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/gfjjpyxg6rxinlskllcmsurflxryskwgvgcmngwzf2v9y2ey.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"gfjjpyxg6rxinlskllcmsurflxryskwgvgcmngwzf2v9y2ey.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/slbvhje1r8tsltfpluxe6nhuidgi0n7cn5mzehmw7xj1cjre.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"slbvhje1r8tsltfpluxe6nhuidgi0n7cn5mzehmw7xj1cjre.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>The lads at <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/West_end_fc\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Sheffield West End<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> have gone for the minty fresh Nike Park shirt in <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/nike-park-vii-dri-fit-short-sleeve-shirt-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>\u2018Hyper Verde\u2019<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> this season. It\u2019s a colourway that\u2019s been very popular already this summer and it\u2019s easy to see why.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Underdogs FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/1oikagulwlj2fyeexahf4xzj3yei0vyko9xmhpvr01uleydg.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"1oikagulwlj2fyeexahf4xzj3yei0vyko9xmhpvr01uleydg.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/dybflmlq84jf4rinvr5rdncznauwvw3mwumiei0iplbj6oka.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"dybflmlq84jf4rinvr5rdncznauwvw3mwumiei0iplbj6oka.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/7iha4ug24ltlabuifvjtajeetiaeff2v0fzst1dyspzhpstv.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"7iha4ug24ltlabuifvjtajeetiaeff2v0fzst1dyspzhpstv.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>White and gold works a charm every time. This beauty from <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_Underdogsfc\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Underdogs FC<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> is a great example of how we can seamlessly integrate your sponsor logos into <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/powerup\/ready-to-go\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>ready-to-go<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> #PowerUp designs. If you want it on your shirt. We\u2019ll do it. All you need to do is ask.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>St Clears AFC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/tsgykx9wx4tuqmzbcvnv9zq29u6q9kfy07lb30vdysqspgko.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"tsgykx9wx4tuqmzbcvnv9zq29u6q9kfy07lb30vdysqspgko.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/STCLEARSAFC\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>The Saints<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> are a club based in Pembrokeshire, Wales. We\u2019ve been working with them for a lot of years and each year their kits just keep getting better. For this one they\u2019ve used the ever-popular <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitlocker.com\/products\/adidas-estro-19-short-sleeve-jersey-p\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>adidas Estro 19<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> Jersey, added a little #PowerUp sauce down the left hand side as well as <\/span><em><span>THAT\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span>badge<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Palmers FC<\/strong><\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/wa1sefrlsj6lwi4h9l00ndsmdskouuydibjc5waicxcaiuha.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"wa1sefrlsj6lwi4h9l00ndsmdskouuydibjc5waicxcaiuha.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/qigperac85fd5gwfqmiprzhm1sknikgubpqzkxfmijs6ww8c.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"qigperac85fd5gwfqmiprzhm1sknikgubpqzkxfmijs6ww8c.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/cigbugchqccz6uuikhoqap5bjz7rzn9bfmd0hc6qphmxhhil.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"cigbugchqccz6uuikhoqap5bjz7rzn9bfmd0hc6qphmxhhil.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/><\/p><p><span>Last but not least, the one you\u2019ve all been waiting for\u2026<\/span><\/p><p><span>In case you didn\u2019t hear yesterday, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PalmersFC\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>Palmers FC<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> are BACK We\u2019ve missed them while they\u2019ve been away but Smiv, Tommo and the boys have returned with a brand new kit. Actually, two brand new Puma kits and they are both banging.<\/span><\/p><p><span>Catch their comeback video <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pHiNs3b-QxA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><u>here<\/u><\/span><\/a><span>. COME ON YOU PALMERS (it feels nice typing that again\u2026)<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Like what you see?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span>Well, what are you waiting for then? You\u2019ve just seen 11 of the best kits to be shipped out of Sheffield so far this summer. We\u2019re ready and waiting to turn your match kit dreams into reality too, so get in touch. With the season delayed you\u2019ve still got plenty of time.<\/span><\/p><p><span>Oh, and if you think that your team\u2019s kit should have been on this list then don\u2019t hesitate to give us a shout on our socials.<\/span><\/p>","urlTitle":"best-kits-of-the-summer","url":"\/blog\/best-kits-of-the-summer\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/best-kits-of-the-summer\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/kitlocker.com\/blog\/best-kits-of-the-summer\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1742978695,"updatedAt":1749140977,"publishedAt":1749140972,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":356097,"name":"Kitlocker"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/y0tzlzth6mjidhvn4eojrhz9eriegk0t7hgqqywg0ionncfa.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/y0tzlzth6mjidhvn4eojrhz9eriegk0t7hgqqywg0ionncfa.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/y0tzlzth6mjidhvn4eojrhz9eriegk0t7hgqqywg0ionncfa.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"11 Best Kits of the Summer So Far","metaDescription":"Summer is always a great time for football kits. 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