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Post by mrred on May 30, 2015 13:36:36 GMT
Anyone know what's going on with them? Passed the release date, can't order them and non in stores. Saw plenty of the away shirts last Sunday (looks much better in the flesh) but no-one wearing the home top. Not the best introduction to New Balance.
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Post by BuzzB on May 30, 2015 13:50:14 GMT
Delayed until July apparently
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Post by mrred on May 30, 2015 13:54:59 GMT
How odd. I wonder what the hold up is?
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Post by mailman44 on May 30, 2015 14:05:20 GMT
US online shops are saying September?
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Post by StokieBoy31 on May 30, 2015 14:53:48 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too.
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Post by mailman44 on May 30, 2015 14:57:19 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Bet it will be white with a red/black sash. |
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Post by Gods on May 30, 2015 15:15:22 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Bet it will be white with a red/black sash. No sash please, people stick it on in lieu of any good design ideas, also serves to ruin the symmetry of the shirt and make the wearer look like the court jester. |
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Post by ScottNotSteve on May 30, 2015 15:19:56 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Bet it will be white with a red/black sash. I reckon green with white details |
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Post by mailman44 on May 30, 2015 15:24:03 GMT
Bet it will be white with a red/black sash. No sash please, people stick it on in lieu of any good design ideas, also serves to ruin the symmetry of the shirt and make the wearer look like the court jester. Not my choice either me auld OWD. |
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Post by Nick1984 on May 30, 2015 15:42:25 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Source? |
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Post by tnbiscuitswithtone on May 30, 2015 17:09:33 GMT
Had to send the first lot back.
Strips didn't line up on the shoulder. Ooooops
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Post by Kjones9 on May 30, 2015 17:13:25 GMT
Scholes out.
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Post by 2004 on May 30, 2015 17:31:28 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Bet it will be white with a red/black sash. It will be something crazy like green, orange or yellow. |
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Post by stokemanusa on May 30, 2015 17:34:12 GMT
They were caught out with all of the pre-orders from Canada and the States especially.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 18:02:05 GMT
If you're a grown man you shouldn't give a shit.
Unless you want one for kids of course.
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Post by PotterLog on May 30, 2015 18:53:10 GMT
If you're a grown man you shouldn't give a shit. Unless you want one for kids of course. Your approval won't be necessary but cheers anyway.  |
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Post by kerouac on May 30, 2015 22:04:06 GMT
Had to send the first lot back. Strips didn't line up on the shoulder. Ooooops I blame Kitson. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 30, 2015 22:11:47 GMT
Had to send the first lot back. Strips didn't line up on the shoulder. Ooooops I blame Kitson. We can't get the kits on, it's exactly the problem! |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 18:17:48 GMT
Been to the club shop in Hanley today and looked at the away top for the first time. It is absolutely dreadful. A really nice design let down by blatant corner cutting.
Ultra thin and cheap material and totally indefensible stuck on badges.
Thank god I don't buy them anymore and I pity those that do for themselves or their kids. Shocking.
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Post by djduncanjames on May 31, 2015 18:38:14 GMT
Been to the club shop in Hanley today and looked at the away top for the first time. It is absolutely dreadful. A really nice design let down by blatant corner cutting. Ultra thin and cheap material and totally indefensible stuck on badges. Thank god I don't buy them anymore and I pity those that do for themselves or their kids. Shocking. The badge is not embroidered? |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 18:41:00 GMT
Been to the club shop in Hanley today and looked at the away top for the first time. It is absolutely dreadful. A really nice design let down by blatant corner cutting. Ultra thin and cheap material and totally indefensible stuck on badges. Thank god I don't buy them anymore and I pity those that do for themselves or their kids. Shocking. The badge is not embroidered? On the away top no. A rubbery type printed on job, same as the NB and Bet365 logo. It looks and feels well tacky. |
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Post by 36dd on May 31, 2015 20:12:26 GMT
Call me cynical? But my opinion on the delayed release for the Home top is that the pre orders were considerably higher for the home shirt than the away shirt?
So the club/new balance decided to delay the release so that the supporters will still buy the away shirt due to kids wanting them etc???
I've also heard a mention of an 3rd kit & is possibly similar to last seasons warrior away top?
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Post by StokieBoy31 on May 31, 2015 21:40:31 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Source? I saw it on a website the other day, I can't remember which one though but it did say its release date was for the 3rd July. I'm not sure how reliable the info was though. |
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Post by stokey127 on May 31, 2015 21:51:10 GMT
Apparently we're having a 3rd kit too. Great, all coming together now |
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Post by tiggs on May 31, 2015 22:27:54 GMT
I got a reply from NB and they maintain it was a quality issue but I am not convinced.
thank for your email and sorry for the belated reply.
We are unfortunately very aware of the problem with the new Stoke City FC home shirts. Due to quality issues in the production we were not able to fulfill our order requests. We deepy regret it and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to the fans. Part of what makes this collection unique is the quality control and in this case we did experience an unexpected delay.
I can also guarantee you that we have promptly informed of the delay all customers that had pre-orderd the shirt and offered them several options to solve the problem, such as a full refund of the order.
Once again, we apologize if this has caused disappointment and frustration. Please be assured that we are taking corrective measures to prevent such delays in the future.
Thank you.
Best regards,
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Post by mailman44 on May 31, 2015 22:49:10 GMT
Ok so first year of the contract for New Balance and they crock this up. Would be hard for Adidas, Puma, or Nike to bounce back from this. If I was Stoke I'd cancel the contract and get a professional company to take this on. Lot of revenue lost on this "quality control issue."
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Post by Frogger Theft Auto on Jun 1, 2015 7:29:05 GMT
Ok so first year of the contract for New Balance and they crock this up. Would be hard for Adidas, Puma, or Nike to bounce back from this. If I was Stoke I'd cancel the contract and get a professional company to take this on. Lot of revenue lost on this "quality control issue." This is the second year with these lot, they've just scrapped the Warrior name from New Balance's football division. Same everything behind the scenes though. |
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Post by mailman44 on Jun 1, 2015 9:48:10 GMT
Ok so first year of the contract for New Balance and they crock this up. Would be hard for Adidas, Puma, or Nike to bounce back from this. If I was Stoke I'd cancel the contract and get a professional company to take this on. Lot of revenue lost on this "quality control issue." This is the second year with these lot, they've just scrapped the Warrior name from New Balance's football division. Same everything behind the scenes though. Yes but "New Balance" as a global football brand is what your average punter is seeing for the first time. Not many are going to make a connection between NB and Warrior. |
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Post by StokieSC on Jun 1, 2015 11:44:10 GMT
Pulis Out.
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Post by foster on Jun 1, 2015 11:53:33 GMT
63 quid for the top I usually get. Add to that two kits for the kids, plus P&P and it costs a bloody fortune.
Plus I have no idea what my chest size is (except that it's a manly size) or when it'll arrive.
Think I'll wait until I'm there before getting it.
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