Bad news if you agree with our verdicts on those four: the latter two are worthy inspirations of the 2023/24 away top. Yes, it's green and stripy.
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(Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
(Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
(Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
(Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
An olive green and off-white striped getup, the shirt is unchartered territory for United. The colours are an acquired taste, though the thin crimson stripes down the off-white are a nice touch.
The round collar and the Adidas stripes blending into the design actually enhance the design slightly – and there's a long-sleeve option, which is nice – but let's face it, you've probably already made your mind up on this one. Either you like it for the stripes or you don't.
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(Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
(Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
It's fascinating that Adidas have gone quite so bold for both Arsenal and United's away tops this season. Either FFT are going to look like fusty old fools who had no idea about fashion in 10 years' time, or they'll never become classics.
If United push on and have a good season, this will earn a few more fans.
Where to buy
New Manchester United away kit (Image credit: Adidas/Manchester United)
Adidas Manchester United away shirt 23/24
Olive green stripes for the Red Devils: you'll either love it or you'll hate it
Our expert review:
Specifications
Sizes: XS-3XL
Colours: Green/White/red
Reasons to buy
+
Red touches are nice
+
Round collar
Shirt info
What's the sizing like with the Adidas Manchester United away 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 away 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.
