{"product_id":"1999-00-arsenal-london-jacket","title":"Arsenal Nike jacket 1999-2000 vintage condition 9\/10 size S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal 1999-2000 Nike Jacket — When the Gunners still dreamed of glory before the Invincibles era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal season: Wenger was building, experimenting, refining. The \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal Nike 1999-2000 tracksuit jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct object from this transitional period, before the Gunners entered legend. A rare piece, size S, in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which never stays on the market for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracksuit Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic wear of a worn vintage piece — minimal signs of age, excellent overall integrity\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jacket represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e season for Arsenal was a particular page in the club's history. Arsène Wenger, who arrived in 1996 and had already won the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague and FA Cup double in 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, was rebuilding his squad and looking for the formula that would make the Gunners an unbeatable team. It was not yet the season of absolute triumph, but it was the season where the foundations were laid, brick by brick, match after match at \u003cstrong\u003eHighbury\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis Nike jacket accompanied men like \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e, the absolute midfield boss, and \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in the summer of 1999 and began to show the world what he was capable of. \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Pires\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet there, but \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Overmars\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEmmanuel Petit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e formed a world-class dressing room. Wearing this jacket means belonging to that group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry's beginnings at Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the summer of 1999, Arsenal signed a winger from Juventus who had never really exploded in Serie A. Wenger turned him into the most formidable center-forward in the Premier League. The 1999-2000 jacket is from \u003cstrong\u003eThierry Henry's very first matches in a Gunners shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — a foundational chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArsenal finishes 2nd in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat season, the \u003cstrong\u003eGunners finished runners-up behind Manchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e, frustrated but still hungry. This ranking fueled the rage that would power the following seasons, leading to the invincibility of 2003-2004. The jacket carries this tension, this hunger for a title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike partnership at its peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eNike dressed Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e with a line of technical and aesthetically distinctive clothing from the late 90s — specific cuts, neat logos, innovative materials for the time. Pieces from this range are now highly sought-after \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike collector's items\u003c\/strong\u003e, as much for their design as for their history.\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 Arsenal Nike jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a product intended for players and staff — or sold in official stores to fans who wanted to dress like their heroes. It is not a reproduction, it is not a mass-market item: it is the real piece, made in the same factories, with the same materials as those seen in the \u003cstrong\u003eHighbury\u003c\/strong\u003e changing rooms.\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, which is exceptional for a piece approaching 25 years old. Signs of wear are almost non-existent, embroidery and prints are intact. For a serious collector or an Arsenal fan who wants an honest piece in excellent condition, it's hard to find better on the current market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eSizes from the late 90s do not correspond to modern standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike 1999 S\u003c\/strong\u003e generally corresponds to today's XS or a slim S. Cuts were more fitted, shorter in the back, and sleeves often slightly different. Do not order based on your usual size without checking the measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure: \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e (under the armpits), \u003cstrong\u003eback length\u003c\/strong\u003e (neck to hem), and \u003cstrong\u003esleeve length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compare with the jacket's indicated measurements. If you hesitate between two sizes, always go for the larger one — a vintage Arsenal jacket worn slightly oversized is also very good.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArsenal Nike tracksuit jackets from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are systematically undervalued compared to match jerseys, which makes them a real opportunity for savvy collectors. Yet, they represent a complete wardrobe, an entire era, and a Nike aesthetic specifically rooted in this pivotal period between 90s football and modern football. Rarity is real: jackets do not keep as well as jerseys, people wear them more, they wear out faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen is frankly exceptional. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most Arsenal jackets from this era still circulating have accumulated years of visible wear. This one has lived, but it has aged well. For an \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal fan\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants a piece to put on a shelf, wear on match days, or even frame, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around every six months.\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\/Arsenal_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArsenal FC — 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 jerseys and kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League — Official website\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;\"\u003eIf the Wenger era and 2000s football speak to you, this jacket is for you. It's up to you — but don't delay too long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53941080817939,"sku":"317593","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-ARSENAL-LONDON-JACKET-S-317593_1.jpg?v=1774755949","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-arsenal-london-jacket","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}