Clearance: football and goalkeeper end of line products

What is a end of line in football

An end of line is an item where production has stopped or the version has changed. In football, the pace is set by clubs and manufacturers: every summer, clubs unveil new home, away, and third shirts, and those from the previous season become end of line while remaining official products.

Football boots follow an even more rapid cycle: brands refresh their colours several times a year, without always altering the technology. The same model in an old colour retains the upper and sole from the version that replaces it on the shelf.

The main categories of Goal-Foot

To compare with the current collections, each category has its own page. Goalkeeper Gloves cover all cuts and foams, and Goalkeeper Equipment includes the padded kit for that position. Boots and field shoes are found under Football Shoes, while club and national team shirts and tracksuits are on Teams. Bags, protective gear, and training equipment fall under Equipment, and all junior sizes are listed under Children.

How to shop well in clearance: sizes, versions, and use

• Sizes: an end of line item is not restocked, so once a size is gone, it doesn’t come back; if yours is available, don’t wait too long.
• Shirts: check if it’s a supporter or authentic version, as the fit is different, and the size to choose is too.
• Boots: check the sole (FG, AG, SG) before the colour, as it should match your playing surface.
• Goalkeeper gloves: a pair from a past collection makes an excellent training pair, saving your most recent pair for matches.

A shirt from a past season, a supporter’s choice

A shirt from the previous season retains the badge, colours, and sponsor that marked a campaign: for many supporters, it’s even associated with a title or a European adventure. It was worn in matches by the team in the year it was released and remains an official product of the club.

Clearance also allows for completing a collection: third shirt that wasn’t bought, national team shirt from a major past competition, authentic version that you were hesitant to buy. Consider the printing: the name of a player who has left the club loses its significance, while a first name or a favourite number ages better.

Clearance and key commercial events: what changes

Clearance isn’t a one-off event: end of line items arrive throughout the year, in line with the release of new shirts and colours. Key commercial events are added: Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays in late autumn, winter sales, French Days in spring, summer sales, and then the return to training. Logically, after the unveiling of the new club kits, around the beginning of summer, last season’s shirts will join this page.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between clearance and sales?

Sales take place during periods prescribed by law, twice a year, and allow for selling at a loss. Clearance refers to the sale of end of line items at any time of the year, outside of this legal framework.

Why are some sizes missing in clearance?

An end of line item corresponds to the remains of a production that has stopped: the most in-demand sizes go first and are not restocked. Usually, only very small or very large sizes are left, hence the importance of checking back regularly if you wear an uncommon size.

Are boots in an old colour less effective?

No, for the same model, the change of colour does not alter the upper or the sole. Only moving to a new version of a range can change the construction: compare product sheets if you’re undecided between two versions.

Is a clearance item a good gift?

Of course: nothing separates a last season's shirt or pair of gloves from the same item bought at its release, except for the purchasing timing. For a gift, check discreetly for the size or shoe size, as the remaining sizes can sometimes be limited.

How to pick your size without trying it on?

Use a shirt or pair of the same model that you already own, and the brand’s size guide. For boots, measure your foot at the end of the day, from heel to the longest toe, and compare it to the length indicated.