Give Umbro their due, at least their kits lasted. My lad has still got a few that we bought him and they still look good wear wise. None of this bobbling, badges falling off crap we’ve had from Hummel and Castore.
I also rate Umbro pretty highly for kid-proof quality, but I have to say I think Hummel have been even better. We’ve had a load of Hummel kits in this house and they are pretty much all as good as new.
The couple of Hummel tops the lad got were terrible mate. The badge and Hummel logo started to peel and the fabric started bobbling. The missus always washed them on a cool wash etc. Maybe my lad was just unlucky and there was a bad batch.
GoldenToffee
Player Valuation: £60m
How do you expect Everton to pay a combined £140,000 per week for Mr Keane and Holgate unless they rip off the fans to fund it?
Club needs to shift 120 pairs of tracksuit each DAY to pay those two's wages.
They're awful as well
Could probably go to Sports Direct and get the same tracksuit minus the tiny Everton badge on the sleeve for 30 quid.
goldfinchmule
Player Valuation: £950k
And then pick up one of the original badges that are blowing around on the streets like tumbleweeds and stick it on.
Clearly everyone has their own experience, so that affects my opinion as much as yours does - but I was looking at my son’s home kit from that first Hummel season. He’s far too big for it now - but it genuinely looks as good as new.
I think the only home one we don’t have is the home one from the following season, with the dazzle pattern and the yellow trim.
Other than that, last season we had all three kits in the house and a few training shirts and they are all pristine. No bobbling, noticeable snags or badge peeling!
Jacko93
Player Valuation: £35m
The best kits I've had for my lads was Hummel in terms of lasting, followed closely only by Umbro. I'm not buying Castore because for me I simply can't justify the outlay anymore, it's just far too expensive now.
Have gone for the old DH Gate version for the home kit, purely because I can't see how it can be any worse than the Castore one. Worth a punt for £12 or whatever it was.
My son tends to like the goalkeeper kits, so going to have a look at those in the club shop before the Roma game to see if £55 seems justifiable.
OneTrueLegend
Player Valuation: £35m
Yeah , you can get a similar hoodie on their website for £33
Men's Apex Woven Hoody - Navy – Castore
Features: 90% polyester, 10% elastane High-stretch, lightweight and quick-drying fabric Adjustable hood with drawcord Raglan long sleeves Elasticated cuffs Open side pockets Castore branding at left chest Layer up, look refined, and stay lean in our Men’s Woven Hoodie – ideal for...
and the pants are £18
Men's AMC Core Active Joggers - Navy – Castore
Features: Slim athletic fit Open side pockets Lightly elasticated waistband with drawcord Our AMC Men’s Performance Core Active Jogger, complete with a slim, athletic fit, are the perfect post-training wardrobe addition. The lightly elasticated waistband with a drawcord ensures comfort, while...
Absolute charlatans these. Get them chased.
Bought the goalie one yesterday for my grandson not that impressed with the quality but you gotta do what you gotta do. They know they have us over a barrel with kids kits.
Yeah , you can get a similar hoodie on their website for £33
Men's Apex Woven Hoody - Navy – Castore
Features: 90% polyester, 10% elastane High-stretch, lightweight and quick-drying fabric Adjustable hood with drawcord Raglan long sleeves Elasticated cuffs Open side pockets Castore branding at left chest Layer up, look refined, and stay lean in our Men’s Woven Hoodie – ideal for...castore.com
and the pants are £18
Men's AMC Core Active Joggers - Navy – Castore
Features: Slim athletic fit Open side pockets Lightly elasticated waistband with drawcord Our AMC Men’s Performance Core Active Jogger, complete with a slim, athletic fit, are the perfect post-training wardrobe addition. The lightly elasticated waistband with a drawcord ensures comfort, while...
You pay a fortune once it has Everton on.
All the more mystery why the away kit doesn't have Everton on, and rather some minimalist, tower nobody who isn't an Everton fan will know.