By kentucky 
When I decided to compare Gareth Bale Spurs jerseys, it wasn’t just about snapping pics. I went deep, man. Grabbed every version from my closet like trophies. Spread ’em out on my bed – felt like staring at history.
The Hunt Begins
First up: digging through piles. Found the 2010-12 home jersey. That one’s got stiff collar tags scratchier than sandpaper. Held it under my lamp – pure white fabric, thick Samsung sponsor logo. Fingers rubbed the heat-pressed numbers; felt cheap compared to later ones. Almost crinkly, y’know?
Then grabbed the 2012-13 third kit. Electric yellow thing. Shockingly thin material. Held it against the light – could practically see through it! Checked the inner neck label… tiny “VF” letters? Nike loved hiding those back then.
Spotting Differences
- Shoulder details: Early versions had rubbery grip stripes. Peeling off now like old sunburn.
- Spurs crest: 2013 one feels like plastic glued on. Later ones? Woven proper. Ran my thumb over it – solid.
- Sizing chaos: My XL 2010 fits like today’s Medium. Laughed when I stretched it sideways – no give left!
2017-18 away kit hit different. Navy blue, soft as my worn-out hoodie. Sponsor logo’s stitched tight – no cheap vinyl peel. Bent the collar in half… bounced right back. Survived my clumsy coffee spills too. Champion stuff.
Final Reckoning
Laid them all side-by-side like suspects. Sniff test? Don’t laugh – that 2010 smells faintly like attic! Newer ones smell factory-fresh. Neck tags getting bigger each year too. Weighed them in my hands – 2017 version’s heavier, feels armor-plated.
Winner? 2017-18 away. Like comparing flip phone to smartphone. Costs a kidney on eBay though. Pick the 2012 if you want Bale’s screamers vibe. But man, 2017 won’t crumble in the wash.
Saw jersey threads peeling today. Like memories fading. Sad. But hey – now you know which one fights time best.
plano