Introduction
- Getting started
- What is kit authentication?
General guides
- Common kit types
- Vetting listings
Brand guides
- adidas
- Nike
Checklists
- adidas
- Nike
Tool Updates
- Changelog
- Feature roadmap

Checklists

Checklist adidas kits

Use this checklist to help determine whether a adidas football kit is likely to be authentic. While no single detail guarantees legitimacy, ticking off multiple boxes can give you confidence — and spotting inconsistencies can help you avoid fakes. Always consider the full context, and when in doubt, compare with known genuine examples or ask the community.

Product code

Code found on kitcod.es

Code returns correct results on Google

Code located in the neck or side

Production code

Present on label

Follows seasonal format (e.g. 02/10)

Production date matches release year

Swing tag

Tag is attached in expected place

Tag color matches

Sticker is applied, not printed

Twine used or plastic barb (older kits)

Store tag present (if player issue)

Care labels

No typos or formatting errors

Country matches on both neck and care labels

No suspicious pen marks on retail version

Neck label

Manufacturing country matches wash tag

Size info matches across all regions and wash tag

Japanese size (J) is realistic and consistent

Label layout and font match known authentic examples

Security tag

Tag present at lower front (if right type)

Metallic or holographic strip present (if right type)

Code (if present) appears unique

adidas logo

Correct shape and size

Clean edges, no fraying

Firmly applied, no bubbling

Properly aligned

No backing mess inside shirt

Club crest

Clean edges, no damage

Consistent spacings and margins

Flat and well-finished

Aligned correctly on shirt

Matches known genuine examples

Listing

Close-ups of labels and logos

Photos taken in same setting

No reused images found via reverse search

Tag and code photos included

No "cage" grid backdrop used

Final confidence check

Now that you’ve completed the checklist, ask yourself:

Most boxes are checked (especially product code, crest, adidas logo, and tags)

No major red flags (mismatched codes, reused images, poor stitching, etc.)

Seller has good history and provides extra images when asked

If all or most of the above are checked you're probably looking at a genuine adidas shirt. If one or more are unchecked, something might be off — do more research, ask for more images, or consider skipping the listing. If most are unchecked it might be best to walk away.

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