40 GBP For Just The Logos? Adidas Gets Crushed For New Leicester City 19-20 'Teamwear' Away Kits
Earlier this week, Adidas and Leicester City launched the the two new Leicester City 2019-2020 alternative jerseys. Quickly after the release, Adidas got heavily criticized for them, mainly becuase of its pricing.
Leicester City are charging fans £55 for their new away kit..
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) 24. Mai 2019
That's one expensive badge. 😬😬😬 pic.twitter.com/bWyba3DHEE
Respective Teamwear Kit Of New Leicester 19-20 Away Kits Available For 40 GBP Less
The black and also the pink Adidas Leicester City 2019-20 away jerseys are both standard teamwear kits with just the logos of the club and sponsor printed on it. However, while the pink Leicester City 19-20 away kit has a retail price of 55 GBP, the respective Campeon 19 teamwear kit is available for just around 16 GBP. The same applies to the alternative black / anthracite jersey.
Someone has found it for £16...
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) 24. Mai 2019
Almost £40 difference! 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/nBbTgDVBGx
It is nothing new that Adidas gets heavily criticized by fans for selling teamwear kits with club logos for much more than the price of the teamwear jersey. In face, Leicester City's fans already were very angry last year because the club's new third kit and its high price despite being based on teamwear jerseys.
Do you think that Adidas should have designed bespoke Leicester City 2019-2020 kits? Would you like the club to sell the teamwear-based kits cheaper? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
