Adidas Reverse Retro 2.0 Size Problems

[@blastonightfb77ryan86]

On my way to my first ever NHL game! Where my Detroit Redwings are taking on the Winnipeg Jets! Been to many Milwaukee Admrials games which is AHL but I’ve never been to an NHL game! And that changes today, super excited!

[@landen3578]

Have Fun Little Caesars Arena it is one of finest looking arenas there are in the NHL.

[@johnparsons1573]

Have fun

[@boomer9560]

I am a BIG jets fan. I hope they win but, have fun! It should be a good one

[@Stukmund]

Have fun! Let's go Red Wings!

[@shawklan27]

It's funny how my first hockey game is at a toronto marlies game this Friday. Lol, have fun my guy!

[@handconstructed]

Considering who the jerseys are really made for-- as well as current trends-- a more trim, tailored cut is not surprising. The main thing to remember is to make a decision based on fit/feel, not by a number on a tag. I love your videos, man.

[@fantasticvoyage262]

The problem is when ordering off a website, you don't have the opportunity to try it on first. Not everyone likes a trim fit.

[@adamhaas4949]

This Video is 100% facts. For christmas I got an adidas BLUES reverse retrro 2.0 and I wear a size 54 ( like then big to wear with hoodies) . The jersey was more like a 52 almost 50. Was thankfully able to go to the blues team store and get an even exchange ptl. still love the content neil. been watching for years now, still a big fan. KEEP GOIN NEIL :)

[@fantasticvoyage262]

That is disheartening. I wear the same size. I bought the same jersey from Cool Hockey customized. Others said it fit similar to all the other 54's. Now I'm starting to worry it won't fit. And I won't be able to exchange it. Thanks for nothing Adidas.

[@allthrills9973]

I went on the Fanatics website because my dad gave me a gift card for my birthday today, and I bought the very last Bruins Reverse Retro 2.0 jersey they had in stock! I usually wear size 52 but a 50 also fits me pretty well, but either way, I’m still excited to get another jersey from my favorite team!

[@SquarePegs]

I immediately bought my Size 56 Bruins RR 2.0, and when it came in, I can't remember a less comfortable jersey. The arch stitch at the bottom for the sublimation is wickedly tight, and the arms are shorter than my RR 1.0. Super frustrating. Still love the jersey (and it's a motivator to lose some weight) but still - absolutely a colossal oversight to not tell people buying the new releases.

[@seanmichael6703]

Yup, this is the video I’ve been waiting to see from you. Grabbed a Detroit RR 2.0 size 50, and when I finally got it I instantly noticed it was too small. Much more narrow than any of my other jerseys (all size 50/M) and seemed more like a 46. The length was there, but the chest was too tight to even put on comfortably, and the obvious issue with the sleeves. Glad to know this seems to be a common occurrence, but bummed that it’s even an issue at all.

[@Fantom_210]

originally got a 50 like my climate jersey. way too tight had to go to a 52. what sucked was the arm length on a 50 was perfect but the chest was almost suffocating

[@speedshark2911]

Bought a size 56 reverse retro 2.0 Caps jersey off of nhl store because 52 and 54 wasn't available and 50 was too small. I was surprised to find this jersey fit me just fine.

[@DanielMendez-gu5vi]

I noticed the discrepancy on my first prime green jersey I usually wear a 50 but when I first tried it on it just felt a lot more snug then usual. Took a risk and went with 52 for my RR 2.0s and they feel exactly like the aeroready/climalite 50s!

[@fantasticvoyage262]

What team?

[@MikeyKaos716]

I went to a hockey store to get some tape before a game and went to check out their jerseys. I forget what size I tried on (I think 56) of a Rangers RR2 (not sure why the store had it when I live immediately outside Buffalo), and compared to a regular home Saves jersey size 56, it was smaller. I also talked to a store employee that confirmed what I was thinking. I'm not sure why Adidas did that with the sizes, but it's frustrating if you get yours mail order and you think you're getting the right size, just to find out some unknown change was made and the size is now wrong for you.

[@cj-saxe]

Penguins Winter Classic is the same way. I put it on for the game and the sleeves looked like 3/4 length

[@v1__rotate]

My mom got her RR before mine and said it was smaller, and I thought she was just imagining it, but as soon as I got mine I saw she was right. I have multiple Adidas jerseys, and my Dallas and Vegas RR are both noticeably smaller than all my others. Oddly enough my Devils RR fits just fine though

[@Phillomania]

Aeroready to Climalite to Prime Green has had variations in fit. Used to be a size 54 in the first 2 years of Adidas. Bought the first round round of Reverse Retro in 54. Felt a tad snug but didn't think about it. Bought 54 in this batch and I've had to swap out to 56 in 8 different jerseys. Also I owned two LA Kings Reverse Retro 2.0 in size 56 at the same time and they didn't not fit similar. One 56 felt like a 54 and it was short.

[@abas43091]

I got a Bruins reverse retro directly from Adidas and has no issues, luckily.

[@DerektheMotorider]

Whelp.... I bought 46 for RR 1.0. glad I went for the 50 and 52 for RR 2.0 because I want to be able to wear it over hoodies. I wouldn't be surprised if the measurements differ from the MiC versions as well considering how different they are built.

[@NicholasB40]

I knew I wasn’t going crazy! I actually like the fit in the arms on the new Reverse Retros personally but I thought I was going crazy. The discrepancy is inexcusable though at the end of the day, it shouldn’t be like this.

[@slapshotjack9806]

oh no its an inch short? please you people make me want to stop collecting jerseys

[@LucasR013]

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[@Trave1s_with_Chris]

That's wild. Got an Islanders 2.0 jersey and have always used a 42 since I only collect them to wear in the stands and not the ice. The jersey was basically a 44-46 even when held up to another 42, it was wider in the sleeves and chest. Hmm

[@landen3578]

Neil can you please tell us when your ranking the 2.0 RR's. I want to know so badly.

[@moup386]

Being 5'11 and around 175 this is good to know.

[@mddifilippo89]

Thank you for making this video. This topic was beckoning.

[@TheHi-T]

Thanks for this informative video. I am now having second thoughts of buying a RR 2.0 jersey. A golf store told me several brands have changed their sizing. It is highly recommended I try on clothes before purchasing gifts. They were correct. Days later I purchased workout shirts at several stores. Measured the sizing at home; noticed every size went up one size. I am wondering if this is the same with jerseys. To make things more complicated noticed cotton t-shirts and athletic shirt sizes differ depending on the model/line. They should have said this model is slim fit, over sized, or regular fit rather than make customers guess.

[@hivoltagefx4]

I bought mine at the team store the day it was released. Thankfully they let us try them on first. Glad they did because I normally wear a 52, but ended up having to get a 54. Love the Adidas jerseys but this was a major fail in my opinion

[@fantasticvoyage262]

What team?

[@hivoltagefx4]

@@fantasticvoyage262 Washington

[@paulskorez9319]

It is fitting that you wore Ducks for this Video Neil. I just received my Ducks 2.0 jersey. (A total Beauty btw) I also typically buy size 50. Even in the Reebok days I started to lean more towards Medium Jerseys. I can also wear Large no problem but Med and Size 50 just seemed to just fit nicer. I ordered Ducks 2.0 online. I decided on 52 for 2 reasons. 1. my wife got me RR Leafs 1.0 for Christmas in size 52 assuming I always take Large. This way my RR jerseys match in size (a weird quirk I know) And 2. Given the kind of old school 93 style Ducks 2.0 is based on, I kinda figured go full retro for the baggy look. I can report that the Ducks 2.0 in size 52 seems to match my other 52 jerseys (1st run with button Wild and Leafs RR 1.0). It will be interesting to see if this is a size 50 issue only. Or just a Capitals issue only. I'll eventually get Leafs 2.0 but at least I can try those on at 1st to see if size 50 has any weird shenanigans.

[@mddifilippo89]

The real question is which is the correct size 50? Is the longer sleeve length in the 1.0 normal? I find it too long in mine.

[@joshandrews5165]

I have worn a 54 in adidas since they came out. I was so excited when this RR 2.0 came out especially since I missed out on the 1.0. Once I received it I immediately noticed it was MUCH slimmer in the body. To the point I couldn’t wear the jersey. I called monumental sports and they just said I could return it but they could not offer a replacement. This led me to keeping this jersey and calling up the Capitals Ice Plex store and ordering a stitches RR2.0 in size 56. Bummed I had to do it, especially at the price of these things as you mentioned.

[@joshandrews5165]

Just to add… the one from the ice plex was about $60 more and I won’t have it until June.

[@jakez199456]

Same actually I had to go up to a 56 in the Prime Green Line myself. It gets frustrating when you have the same company producing the same jersey and you could buy 3 of those jerseys and all 3 fit differently from each other.

[@fantasticvoyage262]

@@joshandrews5165 Wow, June is a long time to wait.

[@jonb8606]

this is a huge problem for me as I’m an MLB jersey collector, when Nike started making the jerseys I bought one and regretted it the moment I put it on. Nike jerseys run so so big and aren’t true to size at all in my opinion, I’m a size small and majestic jerseys fit perfectly in sleeve length and torso length, but with Nike jerseys the sleeve length is way to long and cut too wide, and the torso length is 2-3 inches too long. needless to say I don’t collect Nike jerseys

[@fantasticvoyage262]

I also collect MLB. I don't like the way Nike looks. So I haven't bought any yet.

[@Tory_W]

Yeah I bought a size 54 Canucks RR2.0 and it is significantly smaller than my other adidas size 54's. If I knew this was the case, I definitely would have gone with a 56

[@marie2274]

I'm also wondering that the Adidas Retro Jerseys are running small in size. My feelings for fans is purchase one size up. Maybe Adidas is doing that because this is there last season with NHL. I usually purchase my jerseys from the team store and is able to try them on.

[@jonneker]

Was about to order Rangers RR in Nov in 54 but it sold out in minutes from HA. 56 was available so I bought that one because I wear it for playing with pads and although 54 has been fine for that the big front logo does not allow it to stretch as much as the letters on a regular Rangers jersey so don’t mind the bigger size. Specially now after seeing the sizing issues don’t mind at all that I had to buy the bigger size. Still not received it though as the customization is taking time to arrive.

[@jakez199456]

As a Jersey collector myself I have 9 RR 2.0's (and one free duplicate due to another Adidas issue) and I am around 6' about 275 or so. I got 2 size 60's and 6 size 56's that seem to fit me pretty well. I also have 2 fanatic versions including the Capitals in an Ovechkin as well. Both of those are 2xl. Adidas really both dropped the ball and redeemed themselves at the same time because I also have another common issue that has happened it I got a Calgary Flames RR from Adidas and the inside neck wasn't stitched down (another common issue on some of them) Basically where the flap says Prime Green that isn't stitched down. It just seems like Adidas almost gave up after not renewing their rights or something. However I have also noticed the Prime Greens fit snug anyway so I wonder if that is part of it as well. Still great looking jerseys overall but yeah it just seems like quality on stuff has gone down hill in general.

[@fantasticvoyage262]

I hope mine has the inside neck stitched down.

[@andyharmon8672]

Not just the Caps! I ordered a new Flames 3rd (Blasty) size 52 in December. Tried it on when it arrived and immediately took it off to check the size. The arms were at least an inch shorter and was 2 inches narrower (in not more) in the chest. Sent it back and the re-order arrived a couple days ago. The new one is much better, but not identical in size to the other Adidas i own (from last year). Fits well enough not to send back but doubt I'll buy another Adidas jersey. *** the re-order was from a different site ***

[@gmancris]

Hello! Do you happen to have a comparison on this Capitals adidas reverse retro 2.0 vs the new Capitals Fanatics 50th anniversary reverse retro? Very interested in knowing if sizing changed

[@TheBigSportsGuy1717]

I’m 12 and I’m a hockey fanatic including jerseys and I have roughly 25 jerseys maybe more! I wonder if that’s the same ( the size ) for kids?🤔 I love the content. PS, when is the next competition?

[@Daniel-36]

Depending if you can wear adult sizes, then those numbered sizes would be the same. Otherwise it might be different for youth sizes.

[@TheBigSportsGuy1717]

@@Daniel-36 I wear both

[@zakwan10]

I have the Stars 2.0 in a size 46 and it's definitely smaller than the regular ones, it fits like a 44, really annoying.

[@chadcampbell5744]

I like the CCM Koho Reebok jerseys

[@Halfhoff]

I've found the same thing. I'm only 5' 6 1/2" so the shorter sleeves on the size 50 are better for me. That said, I'm thick and muscular through the chest so the RR 2.0 is a teeny bit snug in the chest compared to the RR 1.0 and other Adidas jerseys.

[@JD200_]

BW hockey is one of my favs

[@capdown6828]

As a Caps fan, I got f'd. I was waiting to get a Ovi hand-stitched RR, and I DID, but that was in November and I didn't find out til late December when I checked benhsports to see if he had blank RR's that the Caps was screwed up. What a shame. And it's not like I can ship it back. At least I don't think I can, because Idk if Coolhockey accepts returns, let alone a RR

[@fantasticvoyage262]

I will probably have the same problem. But I haven't got mine yet. But once it's customized, it can't be returned.

[@justinganz1173]

My Kings RR actually fits well my sleeves are long but the size actually fits well after buying the RR 1.0 and the alternate one

[@Codyreid11]

I've had no problems with my leafs and vegas 2.0s. My tampa and Edmonton are in Toronto until I head back in March from Australia but I've had no problems woth sizing at all with any of my prime green jerseys

[@danielwoods2531]

My bad on the Caps sleeve striping...lol. That is the design. Like the classics also. Peace

[@purplebeard1526]

Did they use the wrong size tag? Like it's really a _ instead of what the tag says. Now I'm paranoid about my 25th anniversary customs I'm waiting on.

[@jacobouellette4430]

I have the original Bruins RR in size 50 and it fit perfectly and I wear all my jerseys over a hoodie. But the Bruins road jersey I bought from you, barely even fits me, never mind with a hoodie.

[@LarrySpurrell]

I got the Vegas RR and noticed right away the sleeves are shorter than usual. The sleeves are usually a little longer than I’d like, so I prefer the shorter sleeves

[@sharkbait22]

I got my Montreal Canadiens reverse retro 2.0 a few weeks ago in a size 52 (which is my size) and it’s the same length as my other size 52 jerseys

[@gavinrector6505]

My bruins size 52 reverse retro is way smaller than my size 52 bruins home jersey. The biggest problem is the bottom and it’s like 3 inches shorter. The bruins home has numbers which will make it a little bigger but it’s really long compared to the reverse retro

[@SharkForge29]

This has been a HUGE problem for me. I normally wear a 54. When they did their Climalite this was fairly consistent. When they started doing the Primegreen is when i started seeing variations within 54. Some were so small that I'd have to get a 56. One example is I have a 54 Climialite and a 56 Primegreen Sharks jersey. Exact same style of jersey and they're the same exact size. So I thought "Okay, I want the Sharks reverse retro 2.0... gonna get the 56"... NOPE. It is massive. the 56 is so long. Another example is the penguins reverse retro 2.0 It is insanely small. So small that the 56 RR 2.0 is still smaller than my 54 Climalite yellow pens jersey. I literally don't even fit into the 54 Penguins RR 2.0.... where as my other 54s fit great.. if not a bit roomy. This inconsistency has me buying 56s just to play it safe.... but sometimes they're just a bit too big and it bums me out. If the 54s fit like they're supposed to I'd be golden but its so ridiculously inconsistent.

[@Daniel-36]

Neil, not sure if you saw my dm on Twitter about the MiC Winnipeg Jets jersey. If you want to review it and compare the different jerseys let me know.

[@edwardburek1717]

Top quality consumer advice Neil. I can't help but feel that these size discrepancies are as the result of Adidas knowing that they no longer will be making NHL jerseys after 2024 and rushing out these jerseys to general sale without so much as a mere check-up. Perhaps there may be issues with their sub-contractors, perhaps there was something lost in translation - because, let's face it, they will be manufactured somewhere in the Asian sub-continent. And that part of the world isn't exactly what one might call a hockey hotbed.

[@taylorhewitt7025]

Just purchased a sz 56 of the Capitals from jersey baron. Currently trying to sell my sz 54 now as it is clearly smaller then the rest of my collection. Definitely frustrating and expensive.

[@2087demons]

Hello there bro I’m a huge pens 🐧🖤💛🏒 From Southern California and I was wondering what’s the best site to order my first nhl jersey and which ones have the nhl shield logo on the neck collar.

[@samethsendsthanks]

today i bought a bruins centennial is a size 52 and it seems as if the sleeves are longer than my 52 rr navy blue panthers and my 52 rr bruins bear logo jersey it really disappointed me

[@robertcop8825]

where do yu get your jerseys anyway? i wanna get some of these reverrse retros but can only ever fanatics

[@motherhucker]

^ Working in the soft goods industry, every production factory has a 1cm tolerance between what are called "panel breaks." Panel breaks are where you cut and sew a material to another material. For better or worse, this tolerance is because of human factors in precision. Looking at the Caps jersey (which I also have, go Caps and all that) the striping on the arms has 6 panels breaks for each of the fabrics - meaning there is a large tolerance. Since the stripes are also in different locations on each arm, the fit can be affected by that per arm. Comparing to the Stars jersey - which the pattern is completely different due to the striping - and the 'yotes jersey which only has 1 panel break (and sublimated artwork instead of other panels) is not quite apples to apples, for better or worse. Now, should Adidas have accounted for this? Sure, but that factory will always have these tolerances and each jersey of the same production can fit ever so slightly different. If you don't know, now you know. Keep on keepin' on bud.

[@sak4aak]

Yeah, they messed up. Adidas is so inconsistent with their sizes. My Kings is definitely smaller than the previous RR.

[@Asdrez]

my reverse retro 2.0 is perfect fit. i have all adidas back to 2019?

[@jerseyguroo]

I had a size 50 caps RR 2.0 but was lucky enough to sell it to someone and purchase a 52 from someone else. I broke even too so I didn't lose money.

[@y2josh319]

I know you hate Breakaways, brother, but this is why I basically buy them exclusively. I hate Adidas' cuts on everything NHL jersey.

[@acciofireboltz1361]

I have some breakaway jerseys and some adidas jerseys, i like both but the breakaway is much more comfortable for me.

[@robjohnson1145]

Adidas doesn’t care because there leaving the nhl

[@stevejones6247]

would you go to Adidas again

[@acciofireboltz1361]

I do like adidas jerseys i have a few but i still love my Reebook jerseys a lot more lol.

[@fantasticvoyage262]

The Reebok look so ugly though.

[@acciofireboltz1361]

@@fantasticvoyage262 to each their own.

[@fantasticvoyage262]

@@acciofireboltz1361 Sure. But many didn't like the ugly piping. And I, specifically hated the collars. But some said Reebok quality was better.

[@danielwoods2531]

First, that Caps jersey is WAY off. Lay it out again and look how the sleeve stripes are much much closer to the wrist on one side than the other. Ouch!. Second. Like you I have well over 100 Adidas Indos sizes 50 and the sizing is all over the place. Some measure like a 46 some measure like a 50 and others like a 52. Most are correct but I would say in my collection the discrepancies are at like 20%. I really miss Reebok Edge 2.0. Such a better jersey at about the same price point when they were at retail. They were real NHL jerseys. Not these summer dresses...lol. Some people compare these to Reebok Premier and say they are better but that is incorrect. Premiers are more akin to the current Fanatics. So currently we have 2 replicas to choose from and both are way off the mark. Hoping the next manufacturer offers on ice jerseys at retail. Cheers.

[@muddiggerdog]

The only adidas red wings jersey I have out of 5 that won't fit over my elbow pads

[@fantasticvoyage262]

Everyone is saying the Capitals Reverse Retro fits too small. Has anyone told Adidas about this on Twitter?

[@jwbjpb1338]

It’s a frustrating issue. I cannot believe the variation in sizes. There is zero excuse for this!!

[@LHOH197]

I honestly think that Adidas attitude to it is well were getting out of NHL jersey making so screw it I kinda think they just don't really care and that oh this size is different they'll buy them anyway so we won't tell anyone I personally think they really don't give a damn there out after 23-24 so they just don't really care that much

[@fantasticvoyage262]

The Enforcer said his Stars Reverse Retro fit small.

[@travisfocht6274]

I don’t think adidas has ever had proper sizing. Take the size 60s they run way smaller than any of the the old reeboks and the echl jersey manufacturers which is AK all the Addidas jerseys run small in comparisons to those

[@ducksfan_1149]

shrinkflation baby

[@LaCheeseburger]

Second

[@DavidandJaremy]

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