Comments on: Germany to Wear All-White Kits at World Cup 2014

By: Sergio

Sergio — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:27:55 +0000

In reply to Bruce Wayne. You hit the spot Bruce, the saddest thing is that Adidas decides to change the uniform and the DFB just shuts up?! this kit makes the players look like pansies, a team favorite to be crowned world champion next year should think about looking better.

By: Tony Spike

Tony Spike — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:33:32 +0000

In reply to ingmar66.

wrong on one counts im afraid sonny jim ….germany its more traditional of course but wednesdays best years (and most memorable kits) have had blue shorts …….not only that but 3 colours gives the kit a more mixed up look

By: Bryan W.

Bryan W. — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:09:42 +0000

From a designing point of view, the shirt looks good. I like it. But at the same time, with the white shorts… it doesn’t look right to me. The white shirt, black shorts, white socks look of Germany has always been such a recognizable look, much like Mexico’s green, white and red and Spain’s red, blue and red. While I appreciate the different approach, I really think tradition is not meant to be changed, especially when it comes to international kits.

By: ingmar66

ingmar66 — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:17:00 +0000

Wednesday and Germany should both wear black shorts. Period.

By: Tony Spike

Tony Spike — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:03:07 +0000

In reply to Tony Spike.

cos we break them out in hot weather (the last world cup in brazil for example …….and im now starting to wish i could edit my posts into one)

By: Tony Spike

Tony Spike — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:00:28 +0000

In reply to Bruce Wayne.

england cannot be placed in the same category as the other teams you mention

first up all white is just as much a traditional colour to us as blue shorts are, because we tend to switch to the whites in more hotter and sunnyer climates/weathers, so because of this tendency we have used them just as much …..and thanks to a simple twist of fate in 1966 we are just as comfortable in our away red kit

so technically we cant be placed in that category either ….we were wearing red shirts when we won the world cup and our fans will forever associate the red with that moment, but cherish the white home kit at the same time for its traditions and values

we wouldnt want to change either

By: Tony Spike

Tony Spike — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:54:03 +0000

In reply to Tony Spike. when i say more traditional i mean in the sence that our first kit was with a white set, blue has been used more times as the primary colour but a white set has always been issued and used just as much

By: Tony Spike

Tony Spike — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:46:13 +0000

well im sorry to correct a few of you but all white is MORE traditional for england than white and blue …and to be fair looks a lot cleaner

it all stems from the england teams original kit based on the national cricket team …..complete with 3 lions crest

i had similar discussion on true colours website over sheffield wednesday wearing blue shorts this season over their usual black, with the concensus being the same, blue looks cleaner and smarter

i agree that tradition should not be messed with of course …..but i do like this design for the germans

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:29:58 +0000

In reply to Bill Weston. Spain also wears Adidas...

By: Bruce Wayne

Bruce Wayne — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 19:46:11 +0000

I’m very disappointed in Adidas for this drastic change. Germany has been my team for a long time and while watching other nations give in to this ridiculous ‘modern look’ Germany has always stayed true to the traditional Weiß und Schwarz colors. Now our players are gonna look like bozos in their sailor uniforms. Seriously, I remember the days when the English looked very fashionable in their white/navy/white uniforms, or the Dutch with their orange/black or white/orange, or perhaps most notably the French triple colored blue/white/red designs. Then comes the 21st century and they all give in to ‘modern designs’, every time I see the English team on the pitch I’m disgusted, I mean they look like bakers or cooks running around chasing a football down the pitch. Or the Dutch who look like clowns with their all-orange kits, or even the French who look depressing sporting that dull navy kit, I mean they call themselves Les Bleus for a reason don’t they and not the Navy or Les Marines. Now suddenly Adidas want us to look like clowns too! I have a belief that any team that has won the World Cup should ‘immortalize’ their classic kits, with the exception of Holland who have become typical for their orange/black or white/orange design. It’s perfectly fine to change away kits but never classic home kits like the Nationalmannschaft’s. I am totally fine with the ‘three shades of red’ shirt, but the white shorts need to go. The boys of the Nationalmannschaft look like girls in white dresses wearing them. No offense to all the lovely ladies.

By: Patrick McReary

Patrick McReary — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:40:29 +0000

In reply to El_Kaiju.

For a brief moment I thought you were sarcastic, but then I actually saw them……

By: Xeeize96

Xeeize96 — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:51:03 +0000

In reply to El_Kaiju. Argentina will also wear white shorts

By: ingmar66

ingmar66 — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:20:27 +0000

In this case it does not look bad but I am very fearful of the results with Spain, Italy, Brazil and Argentina. Holland and England have regrettably already given in to this monochrome craze by giving up their traditional white (or black) and navy shorts. Does it have something to do with (paying for) watching games on your miniature mobile telephone screens that this monoblock colour scheme is promoted? Or are different colours shirts and shorts getting to be too much work for the already overworked programmers at EA Sports (the FIFA game being the world’s most popular team sports game and big cashcow for FIFA)? Or is there another sinister scenario secretly being worked out between the evil three striped Bavarians and the zombie swoosh sect from Beaverton?

By: El_Kaiju

El_Kaiju — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:01:49 +0000

In reply to Patrick McReary. Bad news, Spain is wearing all red for the Cup. Looks horrible.

By: Patrick McReary

Patrick McReary — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:59:00 +0000

What’s with the obsession with monochromes over the past few years (especially 2000-)?

Come on, Germany have been wearing black shorts for quite literally the past century, and now they’re going to change them? Please, Adidas, don’t mess with tradition. It’s like having Brazil wear an all-yellow kit or having Spain wear an all-red kid, or have Argentina wear blue-striped shorts. Please, no.

By: Bill Weston

Bill Weston — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:35:38 +0000

In reply to Doug B.. Germany wears Adidas...

By: Doug B.

Doug B. — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:51:45 +0000

I’m disappointed majorly. The best thing about the World Cup kits are how easily recognizable teams are based on their kits. Germany has ALWAYS been white top, black shorts. Spain red top, blue shorts, Brazil yellow top, blue shorts. It’s so easy to know who is playing, and its TRADITION. Nike needs to understand that sometimes things aren’t broken.

By: Xopher

Xopher — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:55:33 +0000

The German flag is still there, with the uppermost black stripe, middle red stripe (x 3), and bottom gold stripe. It’s most apparent on the socks, but it’s definitely there on the shirts.

By: keith.

keith. — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:38:24 +0000

I’ve read in a few places that FIFA is nudging teams towards unifying their shirt and short colors. It’ll be interesting to see if that’s in fact true, and if teams adhere.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:19:59 +0000

Considering what we have seen with Olympic hockey jersey’s and new basketball jerseys I think these are pretty good. It seems like they have some design or stripes on the back of the kit. I would have liked to seen a pick of that. Overall not a bad start to World Cup kits.