Manchester City revealed its new away kit in Los Angeles as part of the International Champions Cup on July 26.
This is not the first-time maroon has featured in an away kit and as with many of the recent offerings, it is inspired by the Club’s rich history.
Shades of maroon have recurred throughout the club’s kits over the years. Notably, the 1956 FA Cup Final winning team wore a dark maroon jersey with white pinstripes, and the 1967-68 League title-winning side’s kit incorporated maroon detailing (as alluded to in the 2017-18 Home kit).
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If the design pays reference to the past, then Nike’s Aeroswift technology most certainly gives the kit a truly modern feel.
As the most advanced apparel innovation to date, the Aeroswift kit has engineered knit zones on the shirt, which enhance fit when playing.
The sides of the kit feature a black stripe with blue underlay that runs the length of the shirt and blue shorts, expanding when in motion to maximise ventilation .
Finally, the City blue-trimmed socks incorporate NikeGrip technology for the ultimate foot-to-boot connection.
