After much anticipation and rumours as to the new design, the Chelsea home kit 10/11 was officially released on 6 May 2010.
When you first look at this kit, one thing stands out. Red. Yes, red. The same colour as fierce rivals Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Chelsea home shirt for the 10/11 season.
However, after delving into the accompanying information you realise it is actually there for a very good reason. It is to represent Chelsea’s most loyal and oldest supporters – the Chelsea pensioners. Indeed in years gone by Chelsea have featured snippets of red on their home shirts and a number of their away shirts were also red.
The shirt is as stylish as previous seasons. In fact the red compliments the shirt very well and works nicely with the white v-neck design.
There is only so much you can do with a shirt that predominately has to be blue and Adidas have done well. They released a ‘made 100% from Chelsea‘ campaign with this shirt with an impressive collage of Chelsea influences that went in to designing this shirt.
Blue home Chelsea shorts for the 10/11 season.
The fact that the shorts are essentially the same as last season demonstrates that the main focus was on creating a shirt that was different and stands out.
The kit has been generally well received with the presence of red being the main discussion point (unsurprisingly). Roman Soldier commented on a Metro article that “I love the strip… I think the red is a great idea. It not only symbolizes the pensioners, but it represents blood and the colours of Arsenal Man Utd and Liverpool who we would have scalped this season if we win the premiership”.
However, there have been some less positive comments including Montag, who feels “Sceptical about the red” (EPL Talk article).
As in previous seasons you can buy the shirt for all ages. Right from new born up to 8XL. Yes, that really is XXXXXXXXL!
You can also personalise the shirt a little, so you don’t look the same as every other Chelsea fan. Add your name and number or that of your favourite player. Plus, celebrate Chelsea’s 09/10 success by adding Champions badges on the arms.
Socks that will be worn this season.
Overall, it is a decent attempt by Adidas to create something different. They have worked hard to make a shirt that is both stylish and cultural.
Size information
As always, the kit supplier Adidas have catered for all supporters in age, size and gender, including complete kits consisting of shirt, shorts and socks for younger fans.
The Men’s Chelsea home shirt 10/11 is available in sizes small, medium, large, XL, XXL. For larger shirts then go for the outsize.
The Women’s home shirt has all the same features as the men’s and is available in sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 and 15.
The Kid’s Chelsea home shirt 10/11 is available in sizes small (age 8), medium (age 10), large (age 12) and XL (age 14).
The baby kit is suitable from 6 months up to 24 months with the infant kit fitting those aged 3 up to 6 years.
The shorts are available in kids and adult sizes.
