The season is drawing to a close, and rumours, mock-ups, and predictions are flying around as to what Tottenham Hotspur’s new kits will look like. So, we decided to go back in time and pick out 10 of the best home kits from the club’s history.
Tottenham have been through a bunch of different kit manufacturers, sponsors, and variations of the classic lilywhite design over the years.
At the moment, we are waiting to see what Nike come up with next, with speculation recently suggesting we may see Ange Postecoglou‘s men wearing something of a homage to a 20-year-old home kit in the new season.
But, until we know more, here are the ten we deem to be the best home kits in Tottenham’s history.
10. Under Armour – 2013/14
This kit gets bonus points for introducing a pretty unique Y-shaped collar to the Tottenham shirt, and being the only one we used the striking and simple modernised version of the HP logo, giving nostalgic vibes of the Hewlett Packard sponsors of old (more on those later in this list).
9. Hummel – 1985/87
Spurs had a good run with Hummel in the 80s, but the Danish brand arguably peaked when they gave the lilywhite shirt those iconic chevron lines down the sleeve, and the diagonal pinstripes on the chest. Throw in the deep V-neck collar and you’ve got a classy, vintage masterpiece.
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8. Puma – 2011/12
Clean and white, this Puma kit just screams peak Gareth Bale to me. There are no distractions or anything fancy on this one, just a smart collar, a bold sponsor, and the detailing of the Puma logo on the sleeves is a nice touch, too.
7. Nike – 2020/21
Speaking of Bale, remember when he returned to Spurs for the 2020/21 campaign and absolutely tore it up in the Premier League once again? It’s a shame fans never really got to see him wearing this kit in person, but the statement navy blue panels down the shoulder and sides, combined with yellow detailing and a subtle textured print on the body make this the best Tottenham home shirt in the last few years.
6. Kappa – 2005/06
If rumours and leaks are to be believed, our next home shirt will follow a similar style to this Kappa classic. Navy block sleeves and a vivid red sponsor, combined with a tight fit made this a seriously stylish kit that properly stood out from the crowd. Let’s be honest, Kappa never missed, and you’ll see one of their kits pop up again soon in this list.
5. Adidas – 1999/01
It’s a shame Adidas had such a short collaboration with Spurs, as the German brand always manages to combine technical features with a striking design really effectively. That was certainly the case at the turn of the millennium with this kit, which had a really nice navy collar, piping detail on the sleeves, and a lovely little additional Spurs label towards the bottom of the torso.
4. Under Armour – 2016/17
The second Under Armour kit to make this list, and one which, for me, really signifies the start of the relatively successful Mauricio Pochettino era. It’s impossible to look at this shirt and not immediately think about Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld’s imperious centre-back partnership, or to envision Mousa Dembele holding up the ball. Yellow details for the win!
3. Umbro – 1991/93
We won the FA Cup in this kit, so it pretty much gets instant cult status for that alone. But, even if it wasn’t for that success, this Umbro effort would be ranking high anyway. Collars are always a strong look, and the little button and detailing on the neck here are great touches. There’s also a fantastic texture to this shirt, typical of Umbro designs in this era.
2. Kappa – 2002/04
This one is very similar to the Kappa design that followed a year later, but the fact the navy is less dominant and more of a complimentary touch here really gets the balance right. The neckline is brilliant, the little piping down the body frames the shirt nicely, and as always with Kappa, the fit is sublime.
1. Pony – 1997/99
Whatever happened to Pony? The short but sweet collaboration between Spurs and the American brand offered up this simply perfect kit. The deep V-neck, piping on the sleeves, and old-school Hewlett Packard sponsor all look amazing, but it’s the ribbed texture of this shirt that makes it a winner. The framing of the Spurs badge is gorgeous, too. And, it’s even better if you get the shirt in a long sleeve version.
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