DaveAV1 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 What ever happened to Le Coq Sportif? God I miss the 80s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 I thought the sizing was the worst thing about krappa. Also the stock problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 This seasons Kappa quality and sizing, of the pro kit at least, is really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 28/05/2022 at 15:16, OutByEaster? said: Design-wise, I'm happy enough, they've kept it simple, not taken any chances and I think it'll look fine when it's on the players. I think taking over a new team for a kit manufacturer is a bit like an Olympic long jump competition - get a good, solid safe jump in first, then next time around you can give it the full beans. Not sure I ever want to see what Castore's "full beans" shirt looks like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 20 hours ago, a m ole said: This seasons Kappa quality and sizing, of the pro kit at least, is really good. I can only speak for myself but reckon I am not alone here - they completely lost my confidence in their sizing with the first year's effort, and so I never bought another Kappa shirt again. Villa really need to partner with manufacturers that make a great shirt every time - good fit, right colours, simple traditional design, strong materials and finish. It really isn't rocket-science, but here we are looking at a Castore shirt with cheap materials, bad stitching, and once again the wrong colours. Very frustrating for a club that's aiming to be top 6 again in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, a m ole said: This seasons Kappa quality and sizing, of the pro kit at least, is really good. i dunno, its a nice shirt but I'm a medium in normal clothes and bought a large, should have got an extra large, how can kappa as a company be 2 sizes up from everyone else? I'm not sure how or why they choose to use their own standards thats what generated my biggest issue with them, last season they released a white jumper that for pre season, lovely looking jumper, i wanted it but i dont have the confidence to buy a £60 jumper from kappa without trying it on, so i waited until i was at VP in September...and it had sold out (as well a corona meaning i couldnt try anything on) the sizing + the stock issues killed them for me, there was a fair few tops that i liked but i didnt or couldnt buy Edited May 30, 2022 by villa4europe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floody555 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 https://castore.com/collections/football/products/black-newcastle-mens-21-22-home-shirt?variant=39450261684361 See link to Castore website for Newcastle kit from season just gone, there's a size chart which I've attached a pic for as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Sorry but those kits look crap, dull and boring. Not a fan at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, floody555 said: https://castore.com/collections/football/products/black-newcastle-mens-21-22-home-shirt?variant=39450261684361 See link to Castore website for Newcastle kit from season just gone, there's a size chart which I've attached a pic for as well All these measurements and not one says “beer belly” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, floody555 said: https://castore.com/collections/football/products/black-newcastle-mens-21-22-home-shirt?variant=39450261684361 See link to Castore website for Newcastle kit from season just gone, there's a size chart which I've attached a pic for as well The issue with this is that most people know their size but not their measurements, even though those sizes change a bit between brands, so I know on loose fitting clothes I'm an L, but things that are tighter I need an XL. Brands like Superdry I'm either an XL or an XXL depending on what side of the bed they woke up on the morning they made it. With Kappa, I don't know. I bought 2 shirts, both XXL and 1 fits fine and I is still a bit tight overall I get that the fashion is for tight fitting kits (and clothes in general), but surely most designers know once you get past a large the tight fit becomes a bit too tight for the body shape and they should really be loosened incrementally from there. It's one thing being Tyrone Mings and wearing a large shirt which is skin tight, it's another thing being Big Dave and wearing an XXL that's skin tight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I don't think I've seen this version of the leaked photo on here yet. I think it actually looks pretty smart, if not a little plain. There's a Castore employee who plays for my local cricket team. He's kitted them out with any merch they wanted (including Wolves stuff) and they say it's very good quality. Let's hope that stays true for the Villa things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) I’ll reserve judgement until it’s seen on a team player where we’ll get a better idea of how it looks on. I do think it’s a little plain but that’s not always a bad thing Edited May 30, 2022 by theboyangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post alreadyexists Posted May 30, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 29/05/2022 at 09:52, Demitri_C said: I thought the sizing was the worst thing about krappa. Also the stock problem 1 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, May-Z said: I don't think I've seen this version of the leaked photo on here yet. I think it actually looks pretty smart, if not a little plain. There's a Castore employee who plays for my local cricket team. He's kitted them out with any merch they wanted (including Wolves stuff) and they say it's very good quality. Let's hope that stays true for the Villa things. I like it. I don't know what people are expecting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, MNVillan said: dougie looks particularly excited about whatever it is he is doing behind Alisha's back 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Looks alright in that lighting, not a bad effort. At least the badges aren't on the shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, May-Z said: I don't think I've seen this version of the leaked photo on here yet. I think it actually looks pretty smart, if not a little plain. There's a Castore employee who plays for my local cricket team. He's kitted them out with any merch they wanted (including Wolves stuff) and they say it's very good quality. Let's hope that stays true for the Villa things. It's just so....... plain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc456 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, Steero113 said: It's just so....... plain. Good, plain and traditional The past 2 home Kappa shirts have been dreadful with the dodgy stripes on the claret body, and no crappy Kappa badges on the arms to peel off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Name Is Death Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MNVillan said: I know there are bigger things to be worrying about, but why does our blue have to be so pale these days? (Arguably, we no longer play in 'proper' claret either, more like magenta in some lights.) The blue in this kit is just lush. I wonder what the reasons have been for the colour changes over the years. Are they decisions meant to accommodate broadcasters, making sure that the kits produce enough contrast for the cameras filming from the gantry? Edited May 30, 2022 by His Name Is Death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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