These ‘Denim’ Adidas Soccer Jerseys Were Panned at the 1994 World Cup; They’re Now Back and Selling Out

NINETIES FITS These ‘Denim’ Adidas Soccer Jerseys Were Panned at the 1994 World Cup; They’re Now Back and Selling Out The pieces feature a patriotic colorway, with vintage details that call to mind denim looks in Nineties music videos and malls alike By Tim Chan Tim Chan Contact Tim Chan on X Contact Tim Chan by Email View all posts by Tim Chan March 11, 2026 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Adidas is bringing the Nineties back, just in time for the upcoming World Cup . The sports retailer has dropped a denim-inspired collection of jerseys, T-shirts and sneakers that pay tribute to the Adidas uniforms worn by Team USA at the 1994 World Cup . The pieces feature a red, white and blue colorway with a washed denim effect that calls to mind the classic bleached and faded denim looks seen in Nineties music videos and malls alike (it’s totally giving Zack Morris in Saved by the Bell ). The pieces have also been treated to give it a worn-in look and feel, further adding to the vintage aesthetic. Worth noting: the pieces aren’t actually made from denim, but rather a lightweight, recycled polyester material. Available online on the Adidas website and at Fanatics.com , the sportswear brand says the pieces evoke “a sense of nostalgia for a pivotal moment in American soccer history.” Of course, the original jerseys were quite controversial when they were first released, with some praising Adidas for referencing a quintessentially “American” fabric, while others criticized the kits for looking like costumes. I still remember my parents audibly asking “What is this?!” when they first saw the jerseys on screen. Still, the demand for the original jerseys has soared in recent years, as denim (and denim-on-denim) endures as a style staple for young and old alike. So it’s no surprise that the new Adidas drop has driven a ton of fans to snap up the pieces online. Here’s a look a...