{"product_id":"2017-18-leicester-city-shirt","title":"Leicester City Home Shirt 2017-18 Puma Vintage | 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLeicester City 2017-18 Home Puma Shirt – The Post-Miracle Premier League Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTwo years after defying all football predictions, \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City's 2017-18 season\u003c\/strong\u003e still carried the weight of a unique history. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eKing Power\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents a club reinventing itself after chaos, amidst mourning, rebuilding, and a return to the European stage.\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 2017-2018\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 Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KING POWER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season was a pivotal period in the recent history of the \u003cstrong\u003eFoxes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club had just gone through an emotional earthquake with the death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, its beloved owner, in October 2018 — but above all, this season was marked by the dismissal of Craig Shakespeare, Claudio Ranieri's successor, and the arrival of Claude Puel as manager. \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City\u003c\/strong\u003e was searching for its new identity without ever denying the legend of the \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16 Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the Foxes relied on a core group of players who had been part of or revolved around the 2016 miracle. \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Vardy\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to score goals from all angles, \u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Mahrez\u003c\/strong\u003e still thrilled the King Power Stadium with his devastating dribbles before his move to Manchester City the following summer, and \u003cstrong\u003eKasper Schmeichel\u003c\/strong\u003e remained the reliable last line of defense the club could count on. A transitional season, but never boring.\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 return to the Champions League 2016-17, prologue to this era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeicester had experienced its first Champions League adventure the previous season, reaching the quarter-finals — a historic saga that had further galvanized the club. The 2017-18 season inherited this European momentum, even though the club was then playing in the Europa League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahrez and his transfer request — the winter 2018 saga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 2018, \u003cstrong\u003eRiyad Mahrez\u003c\/strong\u003e pushed to leave Leicester and join Manchester City, to the point of missing training and making headlines across the English press. This standoff between the player and the club, played out in this shirt, is one of the most commented episodes of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVardy, always there when it matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite the turbulent context, \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Vardy\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to score with metronomic regularity, finishing the season among the top scorers in the squad. In this home shirt, at the King Power Stadium, his celebrations still ignited the stands for \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 an official store item fresh out of its packaging. It's a garment that has lived, that has been worn in a real context — whether in the stands, in an amateur match, or simply with the everyday pride of a fan. The finishes, technical fabrics, and period details make all the difference compared to a simple replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with a few small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — these slight snags on the fabric are characteristic of a shirt that has had a real life. This is not a defect; it's proof of authenticity. A shirt that is too perfect for its age raises questions. This one doesn't.\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 Puma shirts from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally sized smaller than current standards. A 2017-18 S often corresponds to what would be worn today as a fitted XS or a very slim-fit S. This is a reality that many discover upon delivery, and it can spoil a great acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out the tape measure. Measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt if available — don't hesitate to contact us to get them. 30 seconds of checking is better than a complicated return.\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\u003eLeicester City 2017-18 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to a fascinating period in the club's history — the one immediately following the most improbable title in Premier League history. Collecting this shirt means owning a fragment of the DNA of a club that proved football can still deliver miracles. \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Leicester shirts of this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with only a few small pulls, this shirt is in frankly honest condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition still floating around — most have suffered knocks, too-hot machine washes, or simply disappeared in garage sales. This one has been carefully preserved, and it shows.\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\/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 – 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;\"\u003eIf you're a Foxes fan or simply passionate about this crazy period in English football, this shirt clearly belongs in a true collection. 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