The thing is that "authentic " isnt authentic at all. Those $300 ones you got were literally what the players wore on the ice. Even the retail authentics had similar quality to the real deal. Now, the Adidas authentics are basically a replica jersey with a fight strap attached. Kind of a scam, really.Just received my new Ducks authentic third jersey and it looks even better in person. Glad they dropped the prices down for authentic jerseys. I use to hate paying in the high $200 low $300 for an authentic. Now it’s only $180 at most places.
Personally I would say the replicas sold today are the ones made by Fanatics, which would be the equivalent of the Reebok Premier replica jerseys. The Adidas jerseys which the fans can purchase while they are not 100% the same as the players wear during a game, those are still made of better quality.The thing is that "authentic " isnt authentic at all. Those $300 ones you got were literally what the players wore on the ice. Even the retail authentics had similar quality to the real deal. Now, the Adidas authentics are basically a replica jersey with a fight strap attached. Kind of a scam, really.
Yeah the fanatics are supposed to be replicas but I have a problem with Adidas labeling their authentics as such because there's nothing authentic about itPersonally I would say the replicas sold today are the ones made by Fanatics, which would be the equivalent of the Reebok Premier replica jerseys. The Adidas jerseys which the fans can purchase while they are not 100% the same as the players wear during a game, those are still made of better quality.
I guess they can get away with that because of the fight strap being included, where as that was not available on the Reebok Premier replicas or the Fanatics versions.Yeah the fanatics are supposed to be replicas but I have a problem with Adidas labeling their authentics as such because there's nothing authentic about it
I'm a fan of just about all of these lol..
Favorites include the Coyotes, Sharks, Ducks and Flames.
The thing is that "authentic " isnt authentic at all. Those $300 ones you got were literally what the players wore on the ice. Even the retail authentics had similar quality to the real deal. Now, the Adidas authentics are basically a replica jersey with a fight strap attached. Kind of a scam, really.
Logos and patches are definitely better quality than replicas. But the material isn't close to what is worn on the ice and there's a good chance the lettering kits are the exact same ones you'll see on a replica. I know in Pittsbugh, retail authentics have the garbage single layer lettering kits which is insane for a so-called "authentic". I believe some cities will have the legit letteringAuthentics have embrodiered patches like game worn. Replicas have silkscreened "patches".
I told my buddy that it felt like a Reebok replica. I’m liking the price point though and the shoulder patches.Yeah the fanatics are supposed to be replicas but I have a problem with Adidas labeling their authentics as such because there's nothing authentic about it
Prior to the RBK Edge jerseys which started for the 2007-2008 season, if you purchased a replica CCM or Koho jersey of your favorite team and they happened to have shoulder patches, they were not silkscreened like on the Rebook Premier replicas.Authentics have embrodiered patches like game worn. Replicas have silkscreened "patches".