Fiorentina's new home kit is available in an almost identical replica version for half the price of the authentic match shirt.
Fiorentina 23-24 Home Kit Released
Fiorentina 23-24 Home Kit - Replica vs Authentic
Fiorentina launched their gorgeous new home shirt for the 23-24 season this morning and it's already gone on sale on their online store. As well as the official Kappa Kombat Pro authentic version (pictured above), there is also a slightly different Kappa Kombat Extra replica edition(below).
The most notable difference between the two shirts is the collar, with the elaborate polo collar of the authentic replaced by a simple v neck on the replica shirt. Aesthetic differences aside, the price is what really separates the two shirts. The replica version costs only €49, half the price of the €99 authentic version.
There are some other small differences between the jerseys. The authentic shirt has a ventilated fabric and heat pressed crest of the authentic, as opposed to the less breathable material and stitched crest of the replica shirt. The v neck collar is certainly a little less grandiose than the elaborate polo of the authentic kit, but all of the other visual elements of both kits seem to match up perfectly.
For most fans, the general design of the kit - and the price - is what's most important, so we wouldn't be surprised to these replica shirts outnumber the authentic versions in the Stadio Artemio Franchi crowd next season.
Would you spend an extra €50 for a nicer collar, a more technical fabric and a heat-pressed crest? Or would you opt for the less expensive version? Let us know in the comments.