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Nike Arrives, 1994–96

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Nike Arrives

Nike's first Arsenal home shirt, worn as the club reached the 1995 Cup Winners' Cup final.

Manufacturer
Nike
Sponsor
JVC

Historical background

Nike took over from Adidas in 1994, beginning a partnership that would last two decades.

Design story

A boxy, mid-'90s cut with striped collar and cuffs and the shield crest.

Notable moments

  • 1995 European Cup Winners' Cup final

On the pitch

David Seaman in the first Nike goalkeeper shirt, 1995.
David Seaman in the first Nike goalkeeper shirt, 1995.