Was in the store today returning my sons home top. Was the poorer quality one and there were quite a few returning theirs also. We exchanged for a different size and he wanted 3rd top, not blue one, but others were returning for refunds. Fans demanding the better quality one. Staff clueless about the difference. Interestingly i picked up 2 of the black tops and both were the better quality ones, it looks like maybe only the blue tops are made with the cheap stripe at back of neck? Also interesting to note, weeks after the shop opened, there are still massive queues around the stadium. First time in the shop for nearly a decade. Lots of stuff to buy but i've never been a fan of Castore. The £170 hoody does feel amazing though. Loads of strips available in all sizes too. But no real younger sizes and no kids socks to be had at all either which was frustrating. Shops is nice though, spacious and little tat.
I know that post was chopped on FF but it reads like a Phil McGilivan blog, it really does.