{"product_id":"1992-94-leicester-city-shirt","title":"Leicester City Home Shirt 1992-94 Fox Leisure Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLeicester City 1992-94 Shirt – Fox Leisure \u0026amp; Walkers Crisps, an early Premier League relic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAugust 1992. The \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e has just been born, English football is entering a new era – and Leicester City, in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, is preparing its return to the top. This \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City 1992-94 home shirt signed by Fox Leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Crisps\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, represents exactly that: the Foxes club during a pivotal period, before everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992-1994\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leicester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fox Leisure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e WALKERS CRISPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walkers Crisps sponsor intact and clearly legible – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, but frankly impeccable for its age.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1992, while the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e was being invented with its spotlights and millions, Leicester City was still playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e – the second tier of English football. The \u003cstrong\u003eFilbert Street\u003c\/strong\u003e club was rebuilding, driven by a clear ambition: to return to the top flight. This 1992-1994 period is one of the most intense in the Foxes' recent history, with a club finding its footing, battling, and ultimately \u003cstrong\u003esecuring promotion to the Premier League in 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e via the play-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this was the era of tough, committed players, typical of English football at the time. \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's emblematic defensive rock, wore these colours. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Speedie\u003c\/strong\u003e also donned this shirt during his time at Leicester. And it was under the guidance of manager \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Little\u003c\/strong\u003e that the Foxes began their resurgence. A warrior dressing room, a club that exuded provincial football – before becoming one of the most improbable shocks in the history of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle for Promotion (1993-94)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder Brian Little, Leicester competed in the First Division play-offs in 1994 and secured their promotion to the Premier League. This shirt embodies the struggle, the high-stakes matches, the nerve-wracked stands of Filbert Street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Walkers Crisps partnership – a local story that became iconic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Crisps sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e began its history with Leicester City in these years. A brand founded in Leicester, a local club, an association that would last for decades and become one of the perfect examples of territorial partnership in English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFox Leisure – the unsung kit manufacturer that deserves respect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFox Leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those independent British kit manufacturers that outfitted league clubs in the 80s-90s, far from giants like Nike or Adidas. Their shirts are now among the most sought after by \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e precisely because they are rare, authentic, and carry a strong graphic identity characteristic of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy produced in thousands for the general public. It's a piece manufactured at the time, with the materials of the time, sometimes intended directly for players or the club's inner circle. The finishes, the fabric weight, the way the logos and sponsor are applied – all of it tells a story that modern replicas cannot reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Specifically: the Walkers Crisps flocking is there, clean, legible. The fabric has retained its shape. No tears, no problematic discolouration. For a shirt that is between 30 and 32 years old, depending on whether it dates from 1992 or 1994, this is \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kind of piece, in this state, doesn't just show up in flea markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are sized according to the standards of the time — and these standards have nothing to do with what we call a \"M\" today. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e generally corresponds to a modern S or XS depending on body types. The cuts were more fitted, less wide, without the loose drape of contemporary shirts. This is not a defect, it is a characteristic of these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab a tape measure and measure your chest flat, under the armpits. Also measure the width of a t-shirt that fits you well, also flat, then compare. For this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Leicester City size M shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, expect a chest measurement of approximately 50-52 cm flat (i.e. 100-104 cm chest circumference). If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us — we prefer a satisfied customer to a shirt that remains in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFox Leisure shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are objectively rare. The kit manufacturer does not have the notoriety of Umbro or Admiral, and that is precisely why it is valuable. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City Fox Leisure 1992-94 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition means getting your hands on a piece that few collectors have in their wardrobe. And with the \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Crisps sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e in addition — a logo inseparable from the club's identity — you have a concentrated piece of local and footballing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there aren't many in this state. Years pass, shirts wear out, sponsors peel off, fabrics yellow. This one has survived three decades practically intact. Whether you're a \u003cstrong\u003eFoxes\u003c\/strong\u003e fan, passionate about \u003cstrong\u003eretro English football\u003c\/strong\u003e or a collector of shirts from the \u003cstrong\u003ebirth of the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece has its place in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leicester_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLeicester City - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - History of kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis shirt is Leicester before global glory, before Vardy and Kanté – the real club of the pitch, the one that fought to exist. 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