Best Soccer Style Picks: Jerseys, Outerwear, and Shorts to Wear On and Off the Pitch

Plenty of brands have taken lazy swings at the soccer trend, but Martine Rose’s sport-inspired pieces draw directly from her memories of 90s raves and soccer terrace culture. So when she reworks a kit, it just hits harder.

From the newly launched Bode Recreation line, which reimagines classic sportswear, comes this retro cotton polo inspired by a late-’70s soccer jersey.

Raised in South London around diehard Arsenal fans, and recently tasked to design Jamaica’s official kit, Grace Wales Bonner’s connection to the game also runs deep. This terry cloth polo nods to ’70s kits, but feels entirely new.

Athens Kallithea FC’s current kit is beloved not just because it looks incredible, but also because the front sponsor is a local art museum, rather than, say, a sketchy global betting site. It’s so popular that the club actually declined to make a new shirt this year, instead sticking with this.

A proper Y2K-era graphic tee, reissued just in time for Nike’s Total 90 revival (more on that below). The image—a massive ball steamrolling a car—comes from a 2004 campaign in Thailand, and still goes hard.

I’ve always felt that the long-sleeve soccer shirt is somehow more serious and stylish. Plus, it conjures images of Beckham at United and with England, and Henry at Arsenal in his prime. Thankfully, Umbro’s sportswear still taps into that energy.

A practical track jacket has been a warm-up staple for decades. The T7, named for its 7cm side stripe, has been around since ‘67 and still hits with jeans and chinos as well as shorts and cleats.

Stone Island has a long history in European soccer culture, initially embraced by UK crowds drawn to its top-tier quality, functionality, and distinct design. Nowadays, it’s even worn by manager Pep Guardiola, making Stoney the face of sophistication on the sidelines as well as chaos in the stands.

Training gear meets terracewear meets Oasis’ Liam Gallagher. This anorak’s got it all: built-in balaclava, drawstring stand collar, and an Umbro diamond embroidered at the chest. Keeps you dry, keeps you cool.

Adidas loves to dig into its archive—and with a back catalog as deep as theirs, who can blame them? Their recent collaboration with Brain Dead unearthed a drill top that’s equal parts training ground and downtown cool.

Originally made for icy pitches, Adidas has now sold over 35 million Sambas. (Yup.) If you’re looking to lean into the soccer roots of the staple shoe, consider this new colorway, where the gold lettering reads ‘Messi’ instead of ‘Samba’.

People didn’t really know what to make of this style when it first debuted, but it quickly made an impression in Italy and became the unofficial uniform of off-duty Serie A footballers. Flashy, fast, unmistakably cool—they still go unbelievably hard.

In 2000, the Total 90s were a real soccer boot, cleats and all. Nike moved on, but the style remained in the hearts and minds of fans for 25 years. Now they’re back, with a swapped-in rubber sole for the street.

Speaking of icons: The name’s Classic, Reebok Classic. These have long been a soccer terrace staple—timeless, clean, and just chunky enough. They go with everything, including a vintage kit or track jacket.

Scenes began as a newsletter-turned-IG-page for soccer heads in the know. Now, it’s going all in on deep-cut apparel: The “Ribbon” shorts are a personal favourite—like a pair of Umbros reimagined by someone who has an eBay addiction and thinks a lot about inseams.

These wide-leg shorts feel more like something Tre Mann would wear on the court than something you’d see on the touchline, but that’s exactly the kind of distinctive twist that makes Wales Bonner so good.

These shorts hit the sweet spot between sport and streetwear—just as easy to throw on during a 5-a-side match as to wear while watching the Premier League on NBC on your couch at 7 a.m.

Kappa’s legacy in soccer runs deep, and its lightweight shorts still carry an Italian sportswear swagger. Seriously, no brand pulls off a repeated side logo as well.

Incredibly fresh track pants (and jackets) can now be sourced from New York-based indie designer Puro. Like if Christopher Moltisanti made Napoli’s first team. Madone!

Not everything needs to be a retro reference. Nike’s Academy Dri-FIT track pant is a contemporary pair done right—clean lines, a tough woven shell, and trusty sweat-wicking tech.

Cool-guy New York footy collective Secret Futebol Club organizes underground games—and has some IYKYK gear to go with it. This one’s a slick Y2K-era Knicks flip that club member and downtown clout hat engineer @wheredugetthathat stitched up for those in the know.

If you like soccer in the U.S., you already love an underdog. Show it with this dad cap from a team in USL League Two. (Yup, that’s the fourth tier of American soccer.)

Venezia FC was once called “the world’s most fashionable football club” by this very publication. Lately, the team is doing better on style than results, but the newly designed badge on this cap still cuts a sharp figure.

The bucket hat says “A cold, rainy night in Stoke,” but the Barbour credentials say “driving the Defender to the Cotswolds, back Monday.” Pairs as well with a track jacket as it does a real raincoat.