{"product_id":"2016-17-esbjerg-felix-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Esbjerg Home Puma 2016-17 Vintage Felix Long Sleeve Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEsbjerg 2016-17 Puma Home Shirt — The Felix Long Sleeve from Jutland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eEsbjerg fB\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing a period of reconstruction in the \u003cstrong\u003eDanish Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e — far from the peaks of their glory years, but with an unwavering club identity. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma 2016-17 long-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong\u003eFelix\u003c\/strong\u003e print and sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eViking\u003c\/strong\u003e, is exactly that: a piece of authentic Scandinavian football, size S, with a story to tell.\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 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esbjerg fB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e VIKING\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, some light marks attesting to real life on the pitch\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEsbjerg fB\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Denmark's most successful clubs — five \u003cstrong\u003eDanish championships\u003c\/strong\u003e to their name, a history dating back to 1924, and a port city on the west coast of Jutland that breathes old-school football. In 2016-17, the club played in the Danish \u003cstrong\u003e1st Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, the country's second tier, after leaving the Superliga elite. A period of transition, certainly, but one that does not detract from the \u003cstrong\u003epride of a founding club of Scandinavian football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e was Esbjerg's kit manufacturer at the time — a partnership that produced clean, well-constructed shirts, with that touch of understated elegance that perfectly suited the club's identity. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eViking\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tool and equipment brand very present in Scandinavia, further anchors this shirt in its region of origin. Nothing artificial here; everything is consistent with the local football culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight to return to the Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016-17, Esbjerg battled in the 1st Division with a clear objective: to return to the Danish elite. The club rallied its troops and supporters in a context of total reconstruction, with this shirt worn in every match of that battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Felix print — a local story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe name \u003cstrong\u003eFelix\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back of this shirt directly refers to a player who wore Esbjerg's colors during that season. A personalized print on a match shirt is what transforms a simple piece of sportswear into a \u003cstrong\u003eunique collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e — traceable, named, real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong sleeves, the cold of Jutland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is no random choice in Nordic football. Autumn and winter matches in Esbjerg, on the west coast battered by North Sea winds, require exactly this type of attire. This detail alone tells the climatic and footballing context in which it was worn.\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, first and foremost, a shirt that existed on a pitch, in a locker room, in a real football season. It's not a reproduction for the general public — it's the player version, with the finishes, materials, and technical details that the mass market has never seen. The difference is as palpable as it is visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with some noted spots — these are traces of real use, not manufacturing defects. In the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, an 8\/10 with spots is still excellent condition for a piece that has lived. You won't find it shrink-wrapped in a sports store.\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 size S shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally correspond to a more fitted cut than what you find in stores today. Modern cuts have evolved towards wider, longer sizes. A vintage S from the 2010s, especially from \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, often fits like a modern XS by contemporary standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure and check your chest circumference, shoulder width, and torso length. Compare with our precise measurements available upon request. A badly sized vintage shirt is a frustration — a well-sized one is a piece you actually wear, not just a display item.\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\u003eVintage Scandinavian football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are largely underestimated in the European collector market — and that's precisely why they deserve a place in a true collection. An \u003cstrong\u003eEsbjerg Puma 2016-17 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with a name print, long sleeves, Viking sponsor... it's a rare combination. You won't find ten identical copies by searching all specialized sites on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with spots, this shirt remains in a state that allows it to be worn, displayed, or kept without reservation. There aren't many in this condition still lingering on the market — most second-division Scandinavian shirts from that era have disappeared into drawers or bins. This one survived, and it looks great.\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\/Esbjerg_fB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEsbjerg fB — 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 — Shirt 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;\"\u003eA Scandinavian football shirt with a real print, a real history, and serious condition — if that speaks to your collection, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esbjerg","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012999237907,"sku":"207609","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-ESBJERG-FELIX-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-207609_5.jpg?v=1775518717","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-esbjerg-felix-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}