Back in 1978, adidas football kits had a certain simplicity to them which many would hanker after today, as demonstrated in these catalogue pages. All Trefoils and sleeve stripes, these teamwear offerings didn’t even carry the “adidas” wordmark element. A brave move for the time, as the German...

The pages featured here are from the Starcraft Sports Catalogue from the very early 1980s, and treats were certainly to be found therein. In order of how well the products have stood the test of time, the Asics (Onitsuka-less) “Tiger” boots section has a selection which would be stylish on any...

These glorious pages from a 1979 adidas catalogue are a retro football kit delight. The goalkeeper kits - which have featured in Museum of Jerseys’ wonderful article on that period - evoke memories of famous custodians of the time, even if the collars don’t quite stand the test of time. The...

The wonderful pages here are taken from a 1981 catalogue advertising Erima products. After being a long-term supplier to adidas, the German giants purchased its smaller compatriot in 1976 and Erima continued to produce football kits on The Brand with the Three Stripes’ behalf. In fact, there is a...

A scouring of Twitter has unearthed Jimmy from The Glove Bag bringing to light some glorious football kit marketing from nearly three decades ago. The images from the Replica World catalogue feature some wonderful Umbro designs for the 1991-92 season. This pivotal moment - a year prior to the...

A wonderful find from Jimmy from The Glove Bag, here are some kits and apparel pages from an adidas catalogue approximately 40 years ago. There are three-striped v-necks and cuffs, raglan sleeves aplenty, and even some Nottingham Forest crest embroidery referencing their retention of the European...