I'm in my 40s and still wear united tops (10+ year old kits) when I am playing sports, usually tennis or when I kick a football about with my teenage son.
When is one too old for replica kits?
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Have an Ireland kit from 2003/04 period I think (just tried to check the period on google). Not sure if it is original or not.. the half of badge pretty much fell out, you can barely see the sponsor while umbro label is holding itself proudly and quite good. For some reason, still my favorite shirt to wear in the summer/on the beach. My ex has a nervous breakdown seeing me coming in it, but you can tell it's mostly jealousy. Mind you, aside from loving Roy Keane and having an Irish friend who's favorite expression while being drunk is "what a show!" I have zero connection to Ireland. That is the only kit i wore in the last, probably, 15 years if you exclude going to United game.
In short, if you are comfortable in it/like to wear it, go on. Although, I feel quite superior when I see someone in a brand, new 120 pound kit walking from the opposite side.
3rd United kit is mighty tempting this year. It will be an absolute banger when am (hopefully) in my 60's.
In short, if you are comfortable in it/like to wear it, go on. Although, I feel quite superior when I see someone in a brand, new 120 pound kit walking from the opposite side.
3rd United kit is mighty tempting this year. It will be an absolute banger when am (hopefully) in my 60's.
Wear whatever the feck you want, dawg.
Life's too short to worry about what other people think.
Life's too short to worry about what other people think.
I'm asking this question again after seeing our third kit for this season. I haven't bought a jersey since I was about 16, I'm 29 now. I actually think that that particular kit probably circumvents this question on account of its retro-ness and general fashionable aesthetic. Agreed?
Agreed.
Agreed.
I wear fake ones around the house and that’s about it. Also good having clothes to lounge in while letting my dog know who I support
Some jerseys look nice for casual wear.
Consider there are plenty of people walking around with a brand name plastered on them somewhere and they're not really out of place at all.
Consider there are plenty of people walking around with a brand name plastered on them somewhere and they're not really out of place at all.
Agree. It is a fantastic kit.
If it helps, I’m 35 and haven’t bought/worn one since I was 19, yet I kind of feel the same about the white one.
I doubt I’d wear it to matches but I’m tempted to buy it, even if it’s not the official one.
I wear knock-offs for running or for going to the gym. Nice light breathable material, and they're so dirt cheap, they work out cheaper than buying a plain running top from Sports Direct or something. I tend to go for international shirts, for the lack of branding emblazoned across it.
I'd probably wear one to a match, if I still went to them. Not sure I'd want to wear one in any other setting, but I don't have any opinion on those who do. They're fine, as long as you're not going full-kit-wanker.
I do wish it was an option to buy kits without the sponsor. Our 3rd kit this year would class with just the horizontal stripes, the minimal crest and the classic trefoil. If such a thing existed, I'd probably be temped to wear that as casual wear.
I'd probably wear one to a match, if I still went to them. Not sure I'd want to wear one in any other setting, but I don't have any opinion on those who do. They're fine, as long as you're not going full-kit-wanker.
I do wish it was an option to buy kits without the sponsor. Our 3rd kit this year would class with just the horizontal stripes, the minimal crest and the classic trefoil. If such a thing existed, I'd probably be temped to wear that as casual wear.
I wear them when I play football, and will put on a United kit during United games. Tend to bring one on vacation as part of a random outfit too.
It's pretty normal fashion at this point I find. Just get one that fits and don't try to squeeze in one that looks like it's way too small.
Generally love buying them, but I always buy cheap knock offs from DHgate cause I'm not spending $100 on a kit. But if there's anything remotely close to something that I like collecting, I'd probably say it's football kits.
It's pretty normal fashion at this point I find. Just get one that fits and don't try to squeeze in one that looks like it's way too small.
Generally love buying them, but I always buy cheap knock offs from DHgate cause I'm not spending $100 on a kit. But if there's anything remotely close to something that I like collecting, I'd probably say it's football kits.
I've never been able to wear polyester materials and all these compression type gear.
That said, ultimately each to their own but never really got into the whole kit thing personally.
These days though the price is ludicrous
That said, ultimately each to their own but never really got into the whole kit thing personally.
These days though the price is ludicrous
I stopped buying them for myself when I was around 22-23. But wear them at whatever age you want, who gives a feck what other people think.
why would you be too old for a kit?
If you are reasonably fit they look okay on most people. Thinking there's an age limit for this or that sort of clothing is a bit juvenile and most people grow out of it.
Especially if the kit has no sponsor on the front I'll happily wear it with a pair of jeans and trainers.
Especially if the kit has no sponsor on the front I'll happily wear it with a pair of jeans and trainers.
Its fine as long as you don't have suspicious tattoos and aren't in the process of looting the local Lush store.
I saw a guy in a multi coloured top hat with a cape yesterday. Waited until the green man to cross the road turned red and then crossed in front of all the cars doing some weird slightly threatening strut. He couldn't care less and neither should you. Except that maybe miss out the bit where you try to get run over.
I saw a guy in a multi coloured top hat with a cape yesterday. Waited until the green man to cross the road turned red and then crossed in front of all the cars doing some weird slightly threatening strut. He couldn't care less and neither should you. Except that maybe miss out the bit where you try to get run over.
Not sure why people think you have to be a certain age to be able to wear one.... its a bit sad really, even if you are a parent to one who loves the same club, you can bond by wearing jerseys together on match days.
Me and my dad do it and I'm 32. Plus the jerseys are normally great when it's roasting out playing astro, really let's you breathe in them.
Me and my dad do it and I'm 32. Plus the jerseys are normally great when it's roasting out playing astro, really let's you breathe in them.
I guess when one starts feeling self conscious about wearing one.
Although my advice would be wear what you want and feck what anyone else thinks.
Although my advice would be wear what you want and feck what anyone else thinks.
Wear what the hell you want, just don't imagine you look particularly great when doing so.
The only time I have added a player's name and number is when we signed Sancho, who I knew was going to be absolutely class for us. Never again.
The only time I have added a player's name and number is when we signed Sancho, who I knew was going to be absolutely class for us. Never again.
Outgrew full kits at 16 or so, but at 42 I've recently started getting the tops again after about 20 years.
No problem wearing one, I've seen far older than me wearing them at a bar every weekend during games.
No problem wearing one, I've seen far older than me wearing them at a bar every weekend during games.
I wear my black and gold top once a week, minimum.
God I love that shirt.
God I love that shirt.
Perfect attire for a bit of shopping
Mal is looking well for his age.
im more inclined to wear the 90s shirts i grew up with than the modern stuff. I find the modern stuff a bit cheap, but twice/thrice the price
Absolutely no age limit on wearing a team jersey, it’s just a t-shirt.
Get one of them to write a message on a bedsheet asking for your shirt for the complete experience.
One year olds are adorable for anything.
The right answer is wear whatever shirt you want to wear, so long as it doesn't get you kicked out of the establishment. But team shorts and socks -- being in full kit -- is pretty cringey at any age unless you're in an organized competition.
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Wear whatever you want at whatever age you want. Who gives a shit what others think.
12 for shirts.
The whole kit is a bit odd if you are not a kid but I quite enjoy my replica shirt. I proudly wear it once in a while even just out and about. Usually no name but when I did have one in the past it used to be 16 Carrick.
I've only bought one and that was out of season, over twenty years ago. I still have it but only wore it out for a few months while living in London.
I don't think age should stop people wearing the tops out, but some people do look a bit ridiculous in them and I have zero fashion sense.
I don't think age should stop people wearing the tops out, but some people do look a bit ridiculous in them and I have zero fashion sense.
This is actually the last shirt I bought, in 1997 or 1998 i think.Perfect attire for a bit of shopping
But I really like the away shirt this year, maybe I buy it to train or workout in.
Like many others, I have tried my best not to purchase merchandise because of the Glazers but friends and family have generally bought me jerseys so I will wear them. I wouldn't get a name or number on the back. If I'm playing a game of astro turf I generally wear my United jersey and I have shorts from I think it could be the 2008 season.
Taking the Glazers out of it, I'm not too pushed buying merchandise anyhow. There's a shop across from Bishops Blaize, Red Star its called and I'll normally pick up a jacket or old jersey from there.
I don't play for my local team anymore and I might train with them the odd time I'll wear my clubs kit.
Taking the Glazers out of it, I'm not too pushed buying merchandise anyhow. There's a shop across from Bishops Blaize, Red Star its called and I'll normally pick up a jacket or old jersey from there.
I don't play for my local team anymore and I might train with them the odd time I'll wear my clubs kit.
Puberty.
This. Stopped buying replicas in my 20’s but started buying them last year again. I wear them when I either go watch the match with friends or after I’ve showered after a game of football etc. I see absolutely no issue with anyone wearing them, no matter the age.
I don't feel too old in terms of sartorial, I don't know, respectability, but I'm less tolerant of heat in my mid-30's. I used to wear plenty of jerseys of all different sports in warmer weather and lately I'm finding it to be rather onerous.
Almost every adult who leaves the house in clothing.
What is the thoughts on footballer ranges of clothing? I think this top is class but wearing a "JB" Jude Bellingham top makes me iffy about wearing it.
I dont particularly like being a walking advertisement. The 3 stripes are almost a pattern and i can get on board with but the signature and logo looks tacky.What is the thoughts on footballer ranges of clothing? I think this top is class but wearing a "JB" Jude Bellingham top makes me iffy about wearing it.