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Jerseyman's Review: 2011-2012 Manchester United Home Kit (Shirt+Shorts+Socks)

Well... No thanks to the new imposed rule by the Malaysian Customs that was requested by CAPEC (The Conference of Asia Pacific Express Carriers), I had to opt for Normal Standard Delivery this time.. or else, the UPS shipping fee will be RM287++ (even though it is charged as GBP11 by kitbag) and I will definitely be taxed by the customs once the parcel arrives... No other choice... and besides I wanted to see if my purchase arrives safely at my new office in Cyberjaya.

Thank god.. it arrived safely, almost a week after it was delivered from UK:



Here are the contents:



So let's review the complete home kit:

1. The Shirt:


This year.. the new home shirt (damn.. last season's home kit was only worn for 1 season) has a very simple design.. One thing that sticks out in mind is the collars.. it looks very retrowish and looks like a baseball jacket.

Inside United's latest magazine (July 2011) has a preview of the new home kit:

More on that later..

Close up view of the front of the shirt:


Most of you guys might wonder....... why the hell did nike make the collars look like that?



There is a reason, this is because they want to replicate the design of the retro bar scarfs used by United fans:



The red coloured scarf with the white and black bands... so that's why...

Now.. something said in the Inside United Magazine that annoys me:


WTF?.. It says that the club crest is heat pressed and not embroidered? When in reality... it's embroidered:



I don't know.. maybe they got confused with the player issue shirt............... anyway, beneath the club crest, there's this 'RELENTLESS' slogan printed:



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One thing that I like.. is the folded sleeves that you can fold (at the end of the sleeves). The new Nike France home shirt has it... so does this:



Not sure how the long sleeve version looks like.... but a great idea by Nike..

Unfortunately, one issue I see that comes out from this idea, is the poor stitching on the end of the sleeves:



Maybe I was unlucky.... Anyway another thing noted in the Inside United magazine article is the cutting of this shirt (is more slimmer):



I did a comparison between the 2010-2011 home shirt and this one:



The length was almost the same.. size of the sleeves too.. except that the width was slightly smaller.... something to ponder if you want to buy this shirt and want a baggier one...

In terms of lighter and stretchier material... I don't really notice any differences compared with the previous season's home shirt...

Here's a picture of the shirt from the back:



Some close up photos of the washing tags and other tags inside the shirt:



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This post has been edited by schmeichel7: Jul 9 2011, 01:44 AM

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Finally some close up photos of the barcode sticker (on the plastic bag) and price tag:



2. The Shorts:



Now, as you can see.. I'm upset again after comparing the shorts that I got with the photos shown in Inside United magazine...

Inside the Inside United magazine, there are photos showing that there is a 'white black white' band (similar to the collars at the shirt) located near the end of the shorts as shown below:



But the shorts that I bought, does not have them......... this is not fair!

Anyway more close up photos of the shorts:



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3. The Socks:

Now here comes a nice surprise on the socks... if you buy them from kitbag (or United Direct as well):



I was shocked to see that the socks seems to be like Player Issue... why?

1. Only player issue socks has that extra panel zones on the bottom of the socks (normal replica has plain bottom area of the socks)
2. Only player issue socks has L (left) and R (right) stitched on the end of the socks:



Anyway more close up photos of the socks:



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a. What Jerseyman Likes:
The player issue (maybe) socks
The new improved embroidery technique for the club crest (outlined surrounding the club crest, makes it harder to imitate)
The ability to fold the sleeves to match the collars

a. What Jerseyman Dislikes:
Poor stitching for the sleeves
What you see in the Inside United magazine is not what you get (heat pressed club crest, the "white black white" band missing near the shorts)
Still looks too simple for the shirt

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Jerseyman Ratings (Out of )

1. The Shirt:
Design: (I like the idea to design the collars based on the retro bar scarf... and the sleeves that can be folded.. but still looks too simple)
Material: (Nike's technology......... still one of the best)
Cutting: (Not too slim cutting.. still fits me nicely.. not bad)
Comfortness: (Material said to be stretchy.. but honestly no much different compared to last season's shirt)
Overall:

2. The Shorts:
(Simple but no "white black white" band like the ones worn by the players)

3. The Socks:
(If I am correct, they are player issue socks.. how bad can it get?)

Hi bro, very nice review, thanks! Will place my order this weekend, kitbag having 50 discount now.. On hero printing:p so u can save 5 pounds. (for this weekend only)

As usual, nice review jerseyman. BTW, when was your man utd home jersey posted and arrived to your doorstep? Mine was sent on the 22nd of June and still haven't arrive... not panicked yet though, just wondering.

well ive highlited these, the real shirt & the photo posted on the UD doesnt sync. to avoid confusions, at least they should have put a disclaimer eg., actual shirt may be varied. due to the facts that some differs

may i just add:
1. shorts: is longer than last year's though same size, thus i like more this year's compares to the previous.
2. club crest on the shirt is bigger than the previous'

i can see ur shirt is just plain, why didnt get from our local store instead? since u have got it much later than the release date.
when im wearing this shirt, i like the sleeve to be folded instead (same sleeve template as the new france home kit)

how many in previous years we had retro design... i hope not for the next seasons to come.

thanx!

This post has been edited by chaiyya345: Jul 9 2011, 07:47 AM

anyone have experienced from UD that they don't reply the email for refund..?? please help me..
i already email UD about 3,4 emails about i don't receive my parcel but they don't reply..

why don't try to complain at their facebook...
maybe will get faster respond....

parang, facebook for UD or KB.?? can give me the link? thanks..

just type 'kitbag' at fb search engine...u should find it in a jiffy....

to complain anything abt kitbag... just send email to their customer services.. not the general customer service email address...

for example, i use to send email to m.ridding... he will reply my query within a day... if u send to general email address, it might go to spam inbox or waiting one of the customer services to pick ur email..

FYI, if you place bulk order before u will noticed that within fews mins, ur order number will separate by almost 50.. that is the number of order they received within seconds.. so try to send direct email to specific CSO...
hope it help

Malaysia jersey collector usually buy form KITBAG or UD for cheaper price...okthkbye!!

@schmeichel7

You may need to open up a new thread mate, this one is more than 2500 posts already. Thanks.