Went in the Merrion centre shop today, oh wow the quality of the merch is really bad isn't it?

Every clothing item looks like it is made out of cheap plastic, even the replica shirts look like crappy training shirts. Some of the designs look good on the website, but in person was a big no thankyou from me.

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Its a bit hit and miss if im honest, some look great, some are mickey poor.

Home shirt is ok, looks great but feels a bit cheap.
My main bug bear with all this Oxen gear is its always about 1 to two inches too short in length to be truly decent.
As a more "rotund" member of our fanbase Im forever having to wear an extra t-shirt / under shirt with most of the items as the merch always seem to sit too high once you start moving around.

I bought one of those navy "stretchy" fabric polos last year and thats not too bad, but this new stuff is going to get frustrating as it doesn't look like its going to break in a la the old ISC gear (before they went naff)

I've stopped buying as much these last couple of years because of the decline in quality. Really poor.

christopher wrote:

Just had a wasted trip to the shop - no XS, and they don’t know if they’ll make them. Just a heads up if anyone is wanting that size!

Finally got some comms back from Oxen.
Confirmed they aren't doing any XS due to small numbers buying them which I suppose is fair enough BUT...she's confirmed the following;
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Good Morning,

Thank you for your query, unfortunately, we will not be making the shirt in XS, this is due to demand being low for this size.

I can confirm the J14 is the same measurement as an XS and the design is the same.

Many Thanks
Jo
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Also, how come there's nothing for Toddlers online? Is it all in the shop?

RhinoLaney wrote:

Finally got some comms back from Oxen.
Confirmed they aren't doing any XS due to small numbers buying them which I suppose is fair enough BUT...she's confirmed the following;
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Good Morning,

Thank you for your query, unfortunately, we will not be making the shirt in XS, this is due to demand being low for this size.

I can confirm the J14 is the same measurement as an XS and the design is the same.

Many Thanks
Jo
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Also, how come there's nothing for Toddlers online? Is it all in the shop?

I've always found the range for toddlers and young kids to be poor. There's such little choice. I contacted the club about it once and got no reply

RhinoLaney wrote:

Finally got some comms back from Oxen.
Confirmed they aren't doing any XS due to small numbers buying them which I suppose is fair enough BUT...she's confirmed the following;
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Good Morning,

Thank you for your query, unfortunately, we will not be making the shirt in XS, this is due to demand being low for this size.

I can confirm the J14 is the same measurement as an XS and the design is the same.

Many Thanks
Jo
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Also, how come there's nothing for Toddlers online? Is it all in the shop?

When I went into the shop they told me to buy a J16 size as they were the same...


They do do J16 sizes.

Anyway Im going to buy a Player issue shirt when they get round to selling them, quality is always much better.

Thought the kit actually looked great on Sunday, just a shame Oxen's quality, fit and finish is shockingly poor

Back to the home kit. Looking at it on youtube at Fev i dont like it. It looks cheap and like a training top to me. The blue is too light and as per usual not a shred of amber anywhere to be seem.

Not a fan.

D4mo78 wrote:

I've always found the range for toddlers and young kids to be poor. There's such little choice. I contacted the club about it once and got no reply

Trying to get my little one involved a bit more but she wants some clothing.
Literally, nothing for a 3 nearly 4-year-old.

Thinking of buying some clothes, training gear, coat. Just wondered What people had and recommend?
I’ve got a jacket from 10 years back that looks like new tbf but would like some newer stuff. Store seemed pretty expensive and no sales, but better deals online…..on official store.
Thanks