The Dugout
Articles & Features
Kit releases, retro deep-dives, and opinions from the shirt collecting world.
Opinion
11 May 2026
How to authenticate a Nike football shirt
A practical guide to spotting a genuine Nike kit, from product code checks to stitching quality and fabric feel.
Opinion
2 Apr 2026
adidas 2026 World Cup kits ranked: every shirt so far
Adidas has rolled out their full 2026 World Cup collection ahead of the tournament in North America. We rank every shirt released so far, from worst to first.
Opinion
20 Feb 2026
Why football shirt collecting is the new record collecting
Vinyl records. Vintage trainers. Football shirts. The logic of the passionate collector is the same, and the community that has grown up around shirts is one of the warmest in sport.