Nike dig deep into the vault to revive a South Korean icon from the golden age of the early 2000s as they announce a reissue of the unmistakeable 2004 home shirt. A cult classic is reborn for a new generation, uniting all football fans and style heads with a piece ready to hit the pitch or the streets.
Let’s take it back to 2004. The world is just getting use to the idea of South Korea as a footballing powerhouse. Fresh off the chaos of their historic 2002 World Cup run, the Taegeuk warriors move into a new era, one built for more. Nike are turning back the clock to resurrect a cult classic with the 2004 South Korea home shirt, crafted with that unmistakable Total 90 silhouette. We’ve seen Portugal, Netherlands, Brazil, and USA, but this one comes with just as much heat and cannot be missed.
Straight from the vault and into the modern-day streetwear style, this reissue lands with all the swagger of the OG. The oversized fit, the vibrant Taeguk red, and that unmistakeable circle-number graphic front and centre. It’s football heritage. You already know who had to star on the back of this iconic kit, it couldn’t be anyone else. KFA and ex-Manchester United legend Ji Sung Park receives his flowers with a tribute on this reissue, and if you know ball, you know this man was no joke. Underrated brilliance. This launch is far more than just a kit, taking us back to a time where Nike was at Its most experimental period, redefining what the future of the beautiful game looked like.
The shirt keeps things era-authentic with a boxy fit and a loose collar. Unapologetically early 00s. The Swoosh sits on the sides whilst a centred KFA crest and circle graphic takes the spotlight on the front of the design. Sitting with that T90 attitude. And couldn’t be finished without that iconic white piping along the sides. It doesn’t get better than this, does it?
Vintage has never been more in style than now and Nike know exactly what they are doing with this one. 2025 has officially turned into a 2004 remake and we aren’t mad about it. This will be worn in the streets from Seoul to Soho.
