Interviews
Football boots: Are modern designs at the top of the game, or were classic cleats the real winner? Two ex-pros have their say
Today, boots are more eye-catching, colourful and expensive than ever. They often cost football lovers hundreds of pounds per pair. Were the classic black-and-white football boots of the 1980s and 90s were better, due to their high-quality materials and production?...
The Man Behind the Bolt: Drake Ramberg on Football, Fashion, and Nike’s Golden Era
Everyone knows the iconic Arsenal lightning bolt that appeared on the 1994/95 season kits, but not many people realise where it came from. The pattern has become a club icon, transcending what Drake Ramberg might have originally expected when he thought of the design....
How Unlicensed FC is upcycling the beautiful game
Walking through the thrift store, Chelsea fan James Reynolds isn’t looking for anything in particular, but his attention snags on something blue. “I saw something on a rail that I thought was an Italy ‘94 jacket. I took it off and it turned out to be a denim jacket,...
