Forgive us. Maybe it's the simplicity of the design on a white base but there's nothing that really screams that this one is a thing to be gazed at. And not just because it's white and understated: the Hungary away shirt, for example, is masterful lesson in minimalism.
Having said that, you can only judge the top for what it is – and it's well-designed. The Italian flag is again present, the blue collar is a nice touch and this is one that feels timeless. You could tell us it was Italy's shirt 20 years ago and only the Adi logo would give away the lie.
“The away design features a base hue of white, with nods to the flag on the shoulders, the crest and side panels of the body,” Adidas says.
“Both are connected with a unique pattern of the letter I – reimagined into a digital look and feel – whilst L’ITALIA CHIAMO is displayed on the back neck, celebrating lyrics from the national anthem.”
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Italy Euro 2024 away kit (Image credit: Adidas)
Italy have had some honking tops under Puma but this is not a miss by any means. It's going to have detractors who don't care for it – but others will surely love how vintage it feels.
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Adidas Italy Euro 2024 away kit
A little too much like a training top? Perhaps but you can't keep a good idea like this down
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.
