West Ham United shirts

West Ham United, the east London club

West Ham was formed from a team of dock workers, which explains both its nickname Hammers and the two crossed hammers on its crest. This working-class roots remain central to the club's identity.

Its most famous achievement is not a club title: three of its players, Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, and Martin Peters, were the backbone of England's World Cup-winning team. Supporters love to remind people that West Ham has won the World Cup.

More recently, the club won a European Cup, its first continental trophy in decades. It now plays at London Stadium, the former Olympic venue of sixty-two thousand seats, after leaving Upton Park.

The claret and blue of the Hammers

The home shirt of West Ham is claret with sky blue sleeves, a combination that no other Premier League club uses. It makes the kit instantly recognisable.

The two crossed hammers on the crest refer back to the original dockyard, and "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," the anthem sung before each match, completes a club identity that supporters value highly.

Home or away: which one to choose?

The home shirt is the claret one with blue sleeves, the one most supporters buy and which remains identifiable long after.

The away shirt starts from a different base each year, often light or dark. It's the one that's easiest to wear outside the stadium.

Supporter version or player version?

The supporter version has a straight cut, looser, made from breathable yet soft material. It's the one worn at the stadium and on the street, and the default choice if you're unsure.

The player version, known as authentic, replicates the on-pitch kit: fitted cut, technical fabric, different finishes. It is noticeably more fitted, to the point that it's common to take a size up.

What size shirt to take for West Ham?

For the supporter version, your usual t-shirt size works in most cases, with enough room to wear a layer underneath.

For the player version, consider one size up at minimum. New Balance has its own size correspondences, and the size chart on the product page remains the reference.

For children, junior sizes follow age and height in centimeters rather than adult sizes.

Personalization: name, number, and badges

The official Premier League lettering has its own typography, different from that used in the European Cup. This is what distinguishes official customization from an approximation.

A personalized shirt is no longer exchangeable, so the size should be checked before ordering. And a player's name is a gamble for the long term, which leads some supporters to keep a blank shirt.

The other clubs in Premier League

The English league is the most followed in the world, and each club has its page:

• Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Crystal Palace, the other London clubs.
• Liverpool FC and Manchester United, the two most decorated clubs in England.
• Manchester City and Stoke City complete the selection.

The other clubs page covers the rest of the league, and the Premier League page brings them all together in one.

Where to find a cheaper West Ham shirt

The promotions at the supporters' shop gather the currently discounted kits, while new arrivals show the collections that have just come in.

The clearance and good deals run all year on end-of-line products. The sales occur at legal periods.

The Black Friday kicks off the series of key events, followed by the end-of-year holidays, winter sales, and the French Days in spring. For a club with shorter series, availability often matters more than the calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Why is West Ham called the Hammers?

The club was born from a team of dock workers, hence the two crossed hammers on the crest and the nickname that follows. This working-class heritage remains central to the club's identity.

What are the colours of West Ham?

Claret, with sky blue sleeves on the home shirt. It's a combination that no other Premier League club uses, making it instantly recognisable.

What’s the difference between the supporter shirt and the player shirt?

The supporter shirt has a straight and comfortable cut, designed for everyday wear. The player shirt replicates the on-pitch kit, with a fitted cut and more technical fabric, which is therefore noticeably more fitted.

Are shirts available in children’s sizes?

Yes, the main shirts are available in junior sizes. The size charts follow age and height in centimeters rather than adult sizes.

Where can I find a cheap West Ham shirt?

On the promotions at the supporters' shop and in the clearance, which collects end-of-line products as the next collection arrives.