{"product_id":"2016-17-middlesbrough-shorts","title":"Middlesbrough Away Shorts 2016-17 Adidas Vintage S.Boys","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 2016-17 — The Adidas Away Shorts from the Premier League Return Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2016-17 Season: \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough FC\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after a seven-year absence, and Adidas kitted out the club for this much-anticipated comeback. These \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic size S.Boys away shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a direct fragment of that adventure — a piece worn during a top-flight return that true Boro fans haven't forgotten.\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 Middlesbrough FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S.Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: — authentic wear of a worn vintage short, consistent with a match-worn piece from that era\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat these shorts represent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Middlesbrough season\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most emotionally charged in the club's recent history. Promoted to the Premier League at the end of the 2015-16 season, Boro arrived in the English top flight with a clear ambition: to establish themselves there long-term. The Teesside club returned to the big stadiums, the big matches, and with them, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e kits signed for the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eAitor Karanka\u003c\/strong\u003e had built a competitive and organised team. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eÁlvaro Negredo\u003c\/strong\u003e, back in form after his stint at Valencia, as well as \u003cstrong\u003eCristhian Stuani\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGaston Ramirez\u003c\/strong\u003e, formed a group with real quality. \u003cstrong\u003eBen Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e in defence, \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Forshaw\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield — a team of character, rooted in teamwork, typically Boro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into these shorts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to the Premier League after 7 years of absence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoro had not played on the pitches of the English top flight since the 2008-09 season. This return in 2016 was a true resurrection for a club and a city that had never stopped believing. Wearing these away shorts means carrying that symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Premier League season of giving it your all\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiddlesbrough held its own against the league giants — Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City — with a defensive solidity recognised by all English press. The away kit was worn in some of England's most legendary stadiums during this campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last season of a Boro generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2016-17 season marked the end of a cycle patiently built under Karanka. Some players would not be there the following season. These shorts are therefore also a testament to a team that gave everything to keep Boro among the greats, before a relegation that no one wanted to see.\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 short\u003c\/strong\u003e has nothing to do with a simple shop replica. It is a piece genuinely produced for the season, conforming to the standards of equipment used by professional clubs at the time. The finishes, materials, construction details — everything differs from a mass-market replica. This is what you have in your hands here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003econdition rated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, these shorts show wear consistent with their history — that's what makes a vintage piece authentic. Not an item taken out of its packaging and never used, but a real football piece that existed in the context of that season. The overall condition remains very good for a piece of this age.\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 sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not always correspond to current sizes, even with Adidas. An \u003cstrong\u003eS.Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2016 might correspond to a contemporary child\/teenager size, but cuts and measurements can vary depending on the production year. Never rely solely on the label when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your waist and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shorts. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact us directly — we are here to help you find the right size and avoid any unpleasant surprises upon receipt.\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\u003eMiddlesbrough 2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e season is one that left its mark in the North East of England. A historic club back in the top flight, a kit manufacturer like Adidas to dress this comeback — it's a rare combination. Away pieces from this season are rarely found on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market, and children's\/youth sizes are even rarer to find in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e on an eight-year-old piece is honestly a great find. There aren't many in this condition on the market right now — most match shorts from that era have taken knocks, too many washes, fading. This one is still holding up well and deserves a place in a serious collection or on the back of a young retro football fan.\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\/Middlesbrough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 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 — 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;\"\u003eA rare piece from a season steeped in history for Boro — if you let it go, it won't be back anytime soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middlesbrough","offers":[{"title":"S.BOYS","offer_id":54010176798995,"sku":"233114","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-MIDDLESBROUGH-SHORTS-S-BOYS-233114_5.jpg?v=1775428629","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-middlesbrough-shorts","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}