{"product_id":"2015-16-stoke-city-shirt-womens","title":"Stoke City 2015-16 New Balance Home Women's Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eStoke City 2015-16 New Balance Shirt — The Bet365 Stadium Collector's Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2015-16 season, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, and New Balance at the helm of the kit for the first time in a long time. This women's size XL \u003cstrong\u003evintage New Balance Stoke City home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct item from an era when the Potters were firmly established in English football's top flight, strong, rough, and never an easy team to play against.\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 2015-2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoke City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BET365\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e BET365 sponsor visible and clear — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, close to new\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 2015-16, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e played their eighth consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e under Mark Hughes. The Staffordshire club was no longer the newcomer experiencing the top flight's spotlight — it was an established, respected team that knew how to make any opponent suffer at the \u003cstrong\u003eBet365 Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stability in the English elite is exactly what this shirt embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis kit also marks an important step in the club's equipment history: \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e took over from Adidas and created a shirt that reflected a strong, no-frills identity. On the pitch, the Potters could count on high-quality players like \u003cstrong\u003eXherdan Shaqiri\u003c\/strong\u003e, recruited in summer 2015, or the experienced \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Walters\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historical figure at the club. Peter Crouch, still present, and goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eJack Butland\u003c\/strong\u003e, rapidly rising internationally, completed a solid and difficult-to-maneuver squad.\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 Arrival of Shaqiri, the New Offensive Weapon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecruited from Inter Milan, \u003cstrong\u003eXherdan Shaqiri\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived at Stoke City for this 2015-16 season and brought an unprecedented technical and spectacular dimension to the Potters. His accelerations and long-range shots reignited Stoke's play, which until then had been perceived by critics as too physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 9th Consecutive Season in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinishing a \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e season in mid-table might seem insignificant from the outside — for Stoke City, it was confirmation of a solid project, far from the financial turbulences affecting other English clubs. This consistency at the highest level, over nearly a decade, is a rare fact that too few fans appreciate at its true value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Butland, the Rising Goalkeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undisputed starting goalkeeper during this season, \u003cstrong\u003eJack Butland\u003c\/strong\u003e confirmed his status as England's top prospect in this position and attracted the attention of much more prestigious clubs. Wearing this shirt also means holding a part of that trajectory in your hands.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one is the real version distributed in stores at the time — not a reproduction made afterwards for the collector's market. The cut, the finishes, the \u003cstrong\u003eBET365\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocking, the New Balance details: everything corresponds to what real Stoke City fans wore at the Bet365 Stadium during the 2015-16 season. That's the difference from a cheap replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage football is frankly exceptional. The sponsor is legible, clean, with no cracking. In this state of preservation, it clearly falls into the category of pieces that can be displayed as much as worn daily.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage women's shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s tend to have fitted cuts, often smaller than current standards. An XL from that era doesn't necessarily correspond to a modern-fit XL you find in stores today — this is a reality that every collector must understand before buying, whether male or female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt. Generally, measure the garment flat under the armpits, multiply by two, and add a few centimeters for comfort depending on your style. In doubt? Don't hesitate to contact us directly — we prefer you to be satisfied the first time around.\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\u003eStoke City 2015-16 New Balance shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those kits that doesn't widely circulate in the second-hand market. The women's cut version is even rarer. This was a pivotal season in the club's recent history — the beginning of a new partnership with New Balance, the arrival of Shaqiri, a solid team that scared everyone in the Premier League. This kind of context creates collector value in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt in 9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a clear sponsor and no visible discoloration, is exactly what serious collectors are looking for. Whether you're a long-time Potters fan or simply an enthusiast of 2010s \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Stoke_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eStoke 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 — Kit History\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 you're looking for a rare shirt, in excellent condition, that tells a true story of 2010s English football — you've just found it. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoke City","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010256851219,"sku":"302974","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-STOKE-CITY-SHIRT-WOMENS-XL-302974_1.jpg?v=1775437240","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-stoke-city-shirt-womens","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}