The new 25/26 season brought a new Manchester United kit with it. Fans were quick to react, with some loving it and some hating it. This article discusses the new kit and the way that fans reacted. Is the 2025 Manchester United shirt a hit or a miss? Let’s take a look at the elements that create this kit and see why you might like it or not. If you have no idea what they did with this season’s kit, let me tell you that it involves the classic red!
The Red Devils Are Back
Manchester United is also known as The Red Devils, mainly because of the red shirts they wore in 1930. Soon after that, they included a red devil in their logo and the nickname stuck. Red has become their colour. When you think of the Manchester United shirt, you think of a red shirt. And even if people associate the colour with the team from the Busby Babes era, the background is not that simple. The colour red has been on the club’s shirt since 1902. When they rebranded from Newton Health to Manchester United, they came up with the new look. This rebranded club had red shirts, white shorts and black socks.
The red kept going through the decades, even if it slightly changed nuances from time to time. From the deep dark red and burgundy of the 70s and 80s, to the bright red of the 90s. Now, this season’s Manchester United kit is a bright red, with some gradient towards a darker one on the bottom. It has a timeless and classic look. The red colour and the V-neck bring back memories from the golden times of the club. On the back of the neck of the Manchester United shirt, the words “Theatre of Dreams” are printed.
The White Pants and Black Socks
As already mentioned, the kit is reminiscent of the original kit of the club. The red Manchester United shirt is paired with a pair of white shorts with the Adidas logo and the classic Adidas stripes on the side. The socks are black, with a design that is typical of the manufacturer’s brand. The colourway makes the whole kit look put together, and it gives the fan a kit that’s similar to ones that they loved before. Now, some fans said that they would’ve preferred to see something different. Others say that they might even forget about the kit in a few years. While another set of fans think that it was the best choice possible.
The white details that can be seen on the shirt make it look more complex and finished. It also ties the whole Manchester United kit together. The white shorts are a tradition and a symbol. It’s true that there were a few kits that didn’t have white shorts, but most of them did. They usually wore red or black shorts when they didn’t want to match the competition. Some of the most notable exceptions are:
- The 13/14 Home Kit
- The 16/17 Home Kit
- The 98/99 Away Kit
- The 93/95 Third Kit
The Away Manchester United Kit
This kit has a white shirt, which has the iconic snowflake pattern layered on top, in a lilac colour. The snowflake was originally used in the 1990-92 kit and it has become a symbol of the club. Fans are excited that the away kit is bringing back the iconic snowflake. The colourway, the white and the lilac work amazingly together. The shirt has a clean and sharp look, while still having that fun side to it. The snowflake pattern was instantly recognised by real fans, who were excited to see one of the club’s staples on a new kit.
It’s typically used when the team is playing away. But, it’s also used when the home kit is too similar to the opposing team’s kit. It’s both the away and the backup kit. This helps reduce confusion with the officials, the viewers, and the players themselves. Away kits are also known as away colours and road or away uniforms. They are usually the opposite of the standard football home kit. So, if the home kit is colourful, the away kit should be white, or very light.
The Third Kit
For those that don’t know, a third kit is the kit that the team can wear when the Home and Away kits both clash with the opponent’s colours. It’s basically a backup of the backup kit, this is why it’s so different from the classic kit of the team. When the teams are on the field, you want to be able to tell who is who without seeing their face or name. This is why having multiple kits helps. You can always have a kit that will help the viewers identify which player is playing for which team.
The third Manchester United kit of the 25/26 season is the one that most fans don’t really like. The shirt is striped with a lighter and darker charcoal colour. Most of the elements on it are of a neon yellow, but there are some blue details too. It’s a little different than what fans are used to. Some critics say that it looks futuristic, while others say that it just looks bad. It can be perceived as loud, and attention-seeking. But this is exactly why some fans like it. It feels very futuristic and creative at the same time.
Conclusion
The Manchester United shirt of the 25/26 season has fans and haters alike. But, with the classic red, white, and black for the home kit, most people think that the kit is a fitted choice. Also, the snowflake pattern used for the away kit brought some nostalgia to the hearts of football lovers. Even if the haters say that the third kit is too futuristic, we think that it’s a yay! What do you think? Yay or nay for this season’s kit?
Robert Griffith is a content and essay writer. He is collaborating with local magazines and newspapers. Robert is interested in topics such as marketing and history.
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