Delving deep into the rich shades of their Swedish ties, Boca Juniors unfurls their sophisticated third shirt made by none other than Adidas, poised to grace football pitches throughout the closing months of 2024 and into the new year.
Alright, love, fancy a quick historical tutorial? Settle in... Boca Juniors, celebrated not least for their distinctive style, explored various designs before landing on their now universally recognized look. Dating back to 1905, the team sported their first shirt - thin black vertical stripes on a porcelain white backdrop. Still in the quest for identity, they transformed later that year to a sky (or "celeste," if you prefer) blue shirt.
1906 welcomed a shirt kissed with light blue vertical stripes. In the said year, Boca found themselves in a football duel with Nottingham de Almagro. The teams' similarities extended beyond the pitch – their kits were rather alike. Fate, however, was not in Boca's favour, and they faced defeat. The loss stirred a change, inspiring Boca to take on the colors of the first ship that happened to chug into port. The ship? Swedish Drottning Sophia, the mother of Boca's Azul y Oro (blue and gold/yellow) sensibility.
Fast track to the present, Boca's 2024 third shirt reveals itself as a blend of deep navy underscored with a gold graphic nodding to the Nordic-cross-based Flag of Sweden. This captivating design finds its resting place on the right side of the chest, marked by the iconic three stripes insignia. Enhancing the contrast to the gold, the design treats us to the lighter blue shoulder stripes, injecting a fresh breath of difference.
The intrigue has only begun. One could potentially question the merits of this kit, as it bears a striking likeness to the traditional home jersey colours. Does this overlay rob it of its uniqueness and genuine purpose? That is up for debate. Nevertheless, rest assured that this kit will get that playtime shine, poised to make its debut in one of the imminent fixtures.
Seize the moment and elevate your collection by securing Boca Juniors' 24/25 third shirt now, and sign up to our newsletter for more.
