The new Adidas Manchester United home kit 2023/24 is out – and it's an absolute work of art.
United shirts haven't always been unanimously popular over the years. Last season's home effort included a collar which some found a little hit-or-miss, while the season before stripped everything back for a classic look… though it was a little dull.
Just as Manchester United appear to be improving on the pitch, however, the threads have gone up a notch, too. In terms of home shirts, this is easily Adidas's finest work since coming back to Old Trafford.
FFT's verdict
The new Adidas Manchester United home kit 2023/24 is a modern look without scrimping on the detail
Let's get through the headlines on this one before getting to the lovely little flourishes that you only see up close. Yes, it's black stripes yet again. Yes, the iffy collar is gone. Yes, that TeamViewer logo is bigger than ever (eugh).
But it's a deeper red than recent Adidas iterations of the Manchester United colours, while the collar is simple and classy. White is, of course, used for the logos and three stripes. Now look a little deeper and see that pattern…
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The Manchester rose is the big theme on this one with the most stunningly intricate geometric pattern woven across the top of the material. It's a pentagonal flower that's replicated on the inside collar and it sets this shirt apart from recent seasons, for sure.
"Embodying the spirit of Manchester, the new-look kit features a design that features the iconic red rose in a geometric pattern, inspired by the bridge between Manchester and Salford that was built during the industrial revolution," Adidas claims.
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"The bridge over the river Irwell is an enduring symbol of the deep connection Mancunians have with the city’s industrial legacy. It is widely considered as a mark of Manchester’s strength and how, like the industrial revolution, the city influenced the wider world."
It's almost perfect. The only downside? No embossed detail down the sides of the top, like on Arsenal's home shirt. United fans will hope that's the only thing the Gunners have over them all season.
Where to buy
Ella Toone modelling the Adidas Manchester United home shirt 2023/24 (Image credit: Adidas)
Adidas Manchester United home shirt 23/24
The most stunning Adidas home shirt Old Trafford has seen in a while, this rose-inflected effort is born to be adored
Our expert review:
Specifications
Sizes: XS-3XL
Colour: Red/black/white
Reasons to buy
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Rose pattern is stunning
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Deep red looks lovely
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Black touches are nice
Shirt info
What is the sizing like with the Adidas Manchester United home shirt 23/24?
The sizing with all Adidas football kits is very natural – not too tight in any places, apart from perhaps around the cuffs on short sleeve shirts, if you have big arms.
What is the difference between the authentic and regular versions of the Adidas Manchester United home shirt 23/24?
The authentic version of the shirt is the official jersey that the players will wear for matches. The only differences are minimal, usually in the material being slightly different and the badges and logos being woven into the shirt rather than printed on.
"Made with Parley Ocean Plastic, new ultra-breathable 3D engineered fabric 'HEAT.RDY' technology, triangle-shaped 'Authentic' badge, 3 stripes tape execution on the shoulders, the Authentic jerseys introduce new technologies to a future iconic football jersey silhouette," says Adidas. Now you know.
If you want to pay extra for that added quality, you can buy the authentic shirt here. In terms of design or feel though, the regular version of the top is perfectly good and just the same to the naked eye.
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
