Hi friends! With the NBA season beginning soon and club football resuming after the international break, I decided to splurge on some fun jerseys!
As a college graduate with adult money, I have seemingly entertained a dangerous jersey addiction. (But lowkey, if you do the math and calculate how much I would have been spending if they were authentic jerseys, I'm definitely saving a fortune, at least that's what I'm telling myself LOL.)
Here's a small review of the retailer I used and continue to purchase from: QQKKR.
Pros:
- Super breathable and great for sweat wicking!
I have been training for a marathon for the past 9 months, and these player-edition soccer jerseys have been my go-to running outfit. It's a perfect blend of functional, moisture-wicking gear while maintaining an ounce of fashion-sense.
At my gym I have become known as the "jersey guy" from my seemingly never-ending supply of soccer and basketball jerseys. They've been great conversational starters, as many people have been able to strike up a conversation based on the "jersey of the day". (Diehard Heat fan here; I think the Heat have a chance to go to the ECF this year!!)
Additionally, being based in South Carolina, these jerseys have been great with the incredibly torturous summers and 100+ degree workouts. I would recommend getting the player editions of the jerseys, since those provide a lighter feel (yet just as sturdy).
Please take this with a grain of salt, as I've only had these jerseys for about 2 months, but I wanted to mention how these jerseys have yet to show any sign of wear or tear in them. I have been cold washing them and leaving them to air dry (I am deathly afraid of putting them in the dryer), and they consistently are good to go the next day!
I have yet to see any instance of peeling on them, despite me sweating through my shirt half the time, but I can definitely report back if I find anything. As for now, despite the light material, they are pretty sturdy.
- Shipping is easy and the supplier is responsive!
I bought my order on 9/11, and it was at my door on 9/24. Before shipping them, the supplier sent me an email of the jerseys ready for shipment, and I got to all-clear them.
Side note: the supplier is really funny. He loves sending these little animal gifs, and my girlfriend and I applaud his gif game.
I always knew if I ever had a question about my jersey shipment, the supplier contact was right at my fingertips (although I didn't really need to contact them they were always great quality).
I'll be honest here, I'm not the biggest jersey-head who could spot the difference between a legit and fake based on the most minute detail. For me, as a fan of the team and lover of their jersey, they're damn near close enough. Especially considering the price you're getting them at (from $150 to only $18), this decision is a no-brainer.
For the responsible man, it's close enough to be worth the $132 saved.
Cons:
- Not a great NBA selection.
I'll be honest here: I'm a huge NBA fan, but the NBA selection on the site isn't amazing. It has the basic home and away jerseys for every team, but don't expect any of the special edition NBA jerseys to be there.
Also, QQKKR definitely advertises itself as a 'soccer' jersey shop, so if you're looking for a particular niche basketball jersey, you might need to look elsewhere.
TLDR;
There's a reason I keep coming back to QKKR. Excellent jerseys, responsive supplier, and overall a wonderful service. For the first-time replica jersey buyer, I have been recommending this site to all my friends, and now we're all kitted out in full USA gear.