Football shirt sizing guide

At The Vault, we offer a diverse range of football shirts that cater to collectors, fans, and enthusiasts alike. Understanding the different types of kits helps you make the right choice for your collection or wardrobe. Here’s a breakdown of the main

At The Vault, we offer a diverse range of football shirts that cater to collectors, fans, and enthusiasts alike. Understanding the different types of kits helps you make the right choice for your collection or wardrobe.&#xA0;Here&#x2019;s a breakdown of the main categories we stock:<hr>Official &amp; Original Shirts The fan favourite and the most popular type available on our website. These kits are 100% official licensed kits, manufactured by leading sports brands such as Adidas or Nike for a specific season. Created using a durable material and wearable design. Perfect for match days or everyday wear.<hr>Pro Version Shirts Our premium range of kits designed with performance in mind. Often referred to as Authentic, Pro or Match version kits depending on the supplier. Player Version shirts offer advanced fabric technology with a tighter fit for match wear. While lighter and more technical, they are built for performance or collectors rather than long-term durability.<hr>Player Issue and Match Worn Shirts The most exclusive shirts available and often the crown jewels for collectors. Player Issue or Match Worn shirts are authentic kits that were issued to professional players for actual matches or training sessions. They may show signs of game wear, unique sizing, smaller sponsor logos to comply with league regulations, or personal modifications.<hr>Reissue Shirts A great option for those who want a brand new product with a retro feel. These kits are officially licensed reproductions of iconic designs from past seasons. Either re-released by the original manufacturer or recreated under license by trusted specialist brands.While they stay true to the original look, reissue shirts are typically made with modern materials and feature updated fits (often slimmer than the oversized styles of the 70s or 80s). You may also notice small design changes for example, brands like ScoreDraw may not include original brand logos due to licensing restrictions.

What types of football shirts do you sell?

Yes, every football shirt we sell is 100% genuine and officially licensed. We take product authenticity seriously. Before any item is listed on our site, it undergoes a thorough inspection by our in-house authentication team. One of our experts check

Yes, every football shirt we sell is 100% genuine and officially licensed.We take product authenticity seriously. Before any item is listed on our site, it undergoes a thorough inspection by our in-house authentication team. One of our experts check every detail of the shirt. Looking at the tags, labels, stitching, materials, colour, print and manufacturer codes to ensure the shirt passes our authenticity process. We also stock a variety of kits directly sourced from the original manufacturer, authorised distributors, and reputable collectors. This is how we can comprehensively verify that our kits are real.&#xA0;

Are your football shirts genuine?

We sell both new and used football shirts. Every item is 100% authentic and the condition is clearly stated in the product title and description, so you know exactly what you’re getting. New Football ShirtsThese shirts are brand new, unworn, and come

We sell both new and used football shirts. Every item is 100% authentic and the condition is clearly stated in the product title and description, so you know exactly what you&#x2019;re getting.<hr>New Football Shirts These shirts are brand new, unworn, and come with the original manufacturer tags. We stock the latest official kits from the current season, sourced directly from official partners or authorised distributors. Available in a wide range of sizes, these products will state [New] in the product title and description.<hr>Used Football Shirts We also offer a range of high-quality used shirts, many of which are rare or vintage. These kits have been carefully inspected and graded by our experts to ensure they meet our strict authenticity and quality standards. Giving you the opportunity to own a retro shirt thats been discontinued.<hr>Condition Grading This grade is always stated in the product title and description. To help catagories the items condition, we use a simple five-star grading system:&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Perfect/New] - No defects&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Excellent] - 1&#x2013;2 very minor defects&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Good] - Noticeable wear or small defects&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Fair] - Large wear or visible damage&#x2B50; [Poor] - Major flaws, damage or heavy fadingAny major condition defects are always clearly stated and pictured on our product pages.<hr>More about how we condition grade our shirts can be found <a href="https://support.thevault.co.uk/en-GB/how-do-you-condition-grade-your-shirts-516935">here</a>.

Are your football shirts new or used?

Every pre-owned shirt we list is carefully assessed by our in-house team using a consistent and transparent grading system. Our goal is to give collectors and fans complete confidence in what they’re buying. We keep things clear and consistent. Each

Every pre-owned shirt we list is carefully assessed by our in-house team using a consistent and transparent grading system. Our goal is to give collectors and fans complete confidence in what they&#x2019;re buying.We keep things clear and consistent. Each shirt&#x2019;s final condition grade is displayed on both the product title and description, so you&#x2019;ll know exactly what to expect before you buy.<hr>We grade our shirts based on the following criteria:Material: Overall feel and structure of the fabric, including thickness and flexibility.Wear &#x2013; General signs of use such as bobbles, pulls, snags, or fraying. We also check high-wear zones like the inner neck.Colour &#x2013; Vibrancy and accuracy of the original colours.Labels &#x2013; Presence and condition of inner size tags, wash labels, and neck branding.Detail &#x2013; Quality of elements like the club badge, sponsor logos, sleeve patches, and namesets.<hr>We use this information to formulate to give the shirt its final overall condition grade:&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Perfect/New] - No defects&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Excellent] - 1&#x2013;2 very minor flaws&#x2B50;&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Good] - Noticeable wear or small defects&#x2B50;&#x2B50; [Fair] - Heavy wear or visible damage&#x2B50; [Poor] - Major flaws, damage or heavy fading<hr>Behind the scenes, every shirt undergoes a full scoring process across our five grading criteria. These individual scores are carefully recorded and written on the swing tag attached to the shirt a subtle but professional touch that reflects the care and detail we put into every item we stock.It&#x2019;s just one more way we ensure total transparency and help you buy with confidence.

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Commonly asked questions about football shirts. Including what types of football shirts The Vault sells. How we condition grade these kits and some size guides to help you buy the right jersey.