Football tracksuits have undergone a huge evolution in recent years. Think back to the early days of Sky Sports and club tracksuits were nothing more than a way to keep yourself warm on a cold, wet Wednesday night while playing football. More accurately described as shellsuits, there was nothing fashionable about a club tracksuit. Fast forward to 2008 and the manufacturers have turned football tracksuits into one of the most fashionable items on the high street - proving a huge hit with youths throughout the country. No longer are the tracksuits associated with scuffs and tears, but are now a popular fashion item, supplemented by Lacoste trainers and other high fashion brands.
The evolution of football tracksuits began when Nike, Puma and Adidas began to dominate the football market, taking over the license to manufacture kits for all the major club and international teams. This led to a shift in the market placement for tracksuits, from a luxury item provided through club shops to the most high value item in the teams extensive training range.
The suits were now available with retailers such as JD Sports, lining up alongside popular fashion brands such as Lacoste, Puma and Henri Lloyd. The perception people had of the tracksuits was therefore changed and they now became a popular fashion item.
Of course, the evolution in football tracksuits had to be matched by an increase in quality. Nobody is going to be seen walking about in the old shellsuit type material. Nike and Adidas have stepped up to the plate, however, producing a very high quality polyester feel to the suits. They are well protected against wear and tear and have a long lifespan.
UKSoccershop are one of the major stockists of football tracksuits, supplying all the major club and international teams. Their full range of products can be found at http://www.uksoccershop.com/
Official Football Tracksuits
The major national and club team tracksuits are manufactured by the leading brands, including Adidas, Nike and Puma. The normal retail price is £79.99 for an adult tracksuit and £69.99 for a junior tracksuit.
In general, Nike refer to their tracksuits as Woven Warmup Suits while Adidas call them Presentation Suits, although essentially they are both the same thing.
