Heartsking Kids Football Kit Review: cheap full set that kids love, parents just tolerate

I picked up this Heartsking kids football kit for an 8‑year‑old who’s football‑obsessed but not exactly gentle with his clothes. I wanted something he could wear in the park, at training, and for messing around at home without me stressing every time he slid on the grass. The Amazon page looked a bit like one of those generic listings, but the idea of getting shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and a few little extras for this price pushed me to try it.

First impression when I opened the bag: it looks like the typical fan kit you see all over Amazon. Thin polyester, bright colours, and loads of accessories thrown in. The kid’s reaction, though, was clear: he loved it straight away. For him, it’s basically a “real” player kit, complete with socks and guards, so he felt like a pro. For me, I mainly checked the stitching, fabric thickness, and whether the guards and socks were actually usable or just props.

After a few training sessions, some garden matches and one washing‑machine accident (40°C instead of 30°C), I have a decent idea of what this kit is worth. It’s not premium club gear, but that’s not what you pay for here. It’s more of a “play hard, don’t cry if it gets ruined” kit. The interesting thing is that, despite the low price, nothing has fallen apart yet and the kid still reaches for it first when it’s clean.

So overall, I’d say this set is mainly aimed at parents who want something cheap that looks like a real kit and keeps the kids happy. If you expect top‑level technical fabric or super precise sizing, you’ll be disappointed. If you just want a full outfit for football‑mad kids that you won’t be too precious about, it does the job pretty well.

For me, the main question with this kind of kit is simple: is it worth the money, or should you just pay more for a big brand? Given what you get here – shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards, keychain, bracelet, bandage – I’d say the value is pretty good. If you tried to buy all of that separately, even at discount sports shops, you’d almost certainly pay more, especially once you add guards and decent socks.

Of course, you feel the price in the details: prints that won’t last forever, fabric that can pill, guards that are basic. But for a kid who changes sizes quickly and mostly wants to look like a pro and have fun, it makes sense. I’d rather see this kit take all the abuse in the park than a much more expensive official jersey set. If it gets grass‑stained or ripped after a year, I won’t feel robbed.

Compared to official team kits or big brands like Nike/Adidas, you sacrifice brand prestige, better materials, and cleaner finishing. But those can cost three to five times more, often just for the shirt and shorts, without socks or guards. Here, for a relatively low price, you’re basically sorted in one purchase. For families on a budget or for a second “spare” kit for training, that’s where this product makes sense.

So in terms of value, I’d call it good for casual and fan use. If your kid plays in a serious club and trains several times a week, I’d invest in stronger gear. But if you just want to make a young fan happy with a full outfit that looks the part and doesn’t break the bank, this set gets the job done without too many nasty surprises.

Design‑wise, this is clearly made to copy the style of popular football stars and teams without using official logos. The version I got was the classic “superstar” type shirt – number on the back, bold colours, and a general pro‑player vibe that kids instantly recognise. From a distance, it looks like the type of kit you see kids wearing everywhere. Up close, you can tell it’s a basic print on polyester with no fancy details or embroidery.

The cut is regular: not slim, not baggy. On an 8–9‑year‑old, it looks like a normal sports kit, maybe a tiny bit long depending on the kid’s height. The shorts sit just above the knee, and the shirt covers the waist properly, so no belly showing when they run. The collar is a simple crew neck, nothing that rubs or feels tight, which is good for kids who hate anything too close to the neck.

One thing to note: the size labeling can be confusing. The listing talks about sizes 20, 22, 24, etc., plus ages like 8–9 years. In reality, it fits more like cheap sportswear: some parents on Amazon say it runs big, others say small. In my case, the 8–9 years size fit a slim 8‑year‑old with a bit of room to grow, but not massively oversized. If your kid is between sizes or a bit chubby, I’d go one size up to be safe. It’s not tailored, so extra space doesn’t look weird.

Overall, the design is simple but effective: bright, clear number, recognisable style, full match look with socks pulled up over the guards. Kids feel like mini pros, which is the main goal. If you’re picky about authentic branding or exact team details, you’ll probably find it a bit generic. But for park football and school playground bragging rights, it looks the part well enough.

On comfort, I mainly trust the kid’s reaction. First test: he put it on, started running around, and didn’t complain about anything itching or feeling tight. That’s already a good sign. The shirt is light and doesn’t cling too much, even when he starts sweating. The inside seams aren’t super soft like premium kits, but they’re not scratchy either. After a full training session, he never mentioned any discomfort at the shoulders or neck, which is usually where cheap kits fail.

The shorts have enough room around the thighs and bum, with an elastic waistband that holds up fine without digging in. There’s no internal drawstring on the one I got, so if your kid is very slim with a big size, they might need to pull the shorts quite high to keep them in place. For a normal build 8–9‑year‑old, though, they stayed put during sprints, dribbles, and a few dramatic slide tackles on grass.

The socks and shin guards are where you feel the budget side a bit more. The socks are snug but not crazy tight, and they reach high enough to cover the guards completely. After a couple of hours, the kid said his legs felt a bit warm but didn’t complain about itching or rubbing. The shin guards themselves are okay for impact, but the foam backing is fairly basic. For short games, it’s fine. For long tournaments or if your child is sensitive to pressure on the shins, you might want something with softer padding.

Day to day, he’s happy to wear this kit both for training and just playing in the garden. He sits, rolls on the floor, jumps on the sofa, and never asks to take it off because it’s bothering him. So from a pure kid comfort perspective, I’d say it’s pretty solid for casual use. Not the softest, not the most technical, but totally acceptable, especially if you’re not paying top money.

The whole kit is basically 100% polyester, and you can feel it right away. The shirt and shorts are light and a bit shiny, like most budget football kits. When you pinch the fabric, it’s clearly thinner than official club kits or big sports brands, but not so thin that it’s see‑through. For kids running around, that’s not a big problem – if anything, the lightness helps them stay cool, especially in summer or in a hot sports hall.

In terms of breathability, it does a decent job. After a full hour of training, the kid was sweaty, but the fabric wasn’t soaking and didn’t stick horribly to the skin. It dries quickly after washing, usually in a few hours on a clothes rack. That’s handy if your child wants to wear the same kit again the next day, which happens more often than you’d expect. There are no fancy mesh zones or special ventilation panels, it’s just simple polyester that does the basic job.

The socks are also polyester‑heavy, with a bit of stretch. They feel a bit rougher than branded football socks and are thinner at the sole. For occasional use and grass pitches, that’s fine, but for regular training on artificial turf, I’d probably add better socks at some point to avoid blisters. The shin guards are hard plastic on the outside with a simple foam backing. They’re not super comfortable, but they’re light and stay in place under the socks, which is good enough for short sessions and playground games.

Overall, the materials are exactly what you expect at this price: cheap but functional. Don’t buy this thinking you’re getting high‑end technical fabric. But if your priority is something that dries quickly, doesn’t feel too hot, and can handle a few rough tackles in the park, it’s acceptable. Just be aware that the feel in the hand is clearly budget and the finish isn’t as clean as bigger brands – slightly rough seams here and there, and prints that may crack sooner with heavy use.

On durability, I went in with low expectations given the price and the generic brand. After a few weeks of use – roughly one proper training session per week plus 2–3 casual uses – the kit is actually holding up okay. No seams have opened, the elastic on the shorts is still firm, and the socks haven’t developed holes yet, which is usually the first thing to go with kids. So for now, it’s doing its job.

That said, you can see signs that this is a budget product. The print on the shirt (number, details) is starting to look a bit tired around the edges after several washes. Not flaking off completely, but small cracks are visible if you look closely. The fabric itself is getting slightly bobbly in areas where the kid slides or falls often, especially on the bum of the shorts and the sides of the shirt. It’s cosmetic more than anything, but if you want a kit that looks fresh for a long time, this isn’t it.

I’ve washed it mostly at 30°C on a gentle cycle, as recommended, and that probably helps. One time it went in at 40°C by mistake: no disaster, but I wouldn’t push my luck with hotter washes or tumble drying. This is the kind of polyester that can lose shape or damage the print if you’re careless. The shin guards, being simple plastic, are fine – they’ll likely outlive the rest of the kit unless they crack from a really hard impact.

Realistically, I see this kit lasting one full season of casual use with a kid this age, maybe more if they rotate with other outfits. It’s not heirloom quality, but for something that might be outgrown in a year anyway, the durability is acceptable. Just don’t expect it to look brand new after a month of rough play – it will quickly look “lived in,” which some kids don’t mind at all.

In practice, this kit is aimed more at casual football and training than serious club competition. I’ve seen it used in three main situations: weekly training session, weekend park games, and random after‑school kickabouts. In all three, it handled the basics: the kid could run freely, slide on the grass, sit on the floor, and the kit stayed in place without tearing or feeling restrictive.

During training, the polyester fabric helps with moisture in a basic way. It doesn’t have the same wicking power as a big brand performance shirt, but it doesn’t soak like cotton either. After an hour, the shirt was slightly damp but not heavy, and it dried fairly fast once he stopped moving. The shorts behave similarly – they don’t trap too much heat, and the kid didn’t end up constantly pulling them down or adjusting them, which usually means the fit is decent.

The shin guards and socks combo is enough for simple drills and light tackles. The guards absorb basic knocks, like when two kids go for the ball at the same time. On harder hits, you still feel it (they’re thin), but that’s normal for this style. The socks held the guards in place most of the time; we only had to adjust them once or twice when the kid was being extra wild. For proper league matches, I’d still prefer branded guards with better padding, but for Sunday park stuff, this works.

One thing I noticed: after a few slides on slightly rough ground, the fabric shows light signs of wear – tiny bobbles and a bit of roughness on the shorts. Nothing ripped, but it’s clear this isn’t built for months of hardcore artificial pitch sliding. So performance is fine as long as you see it as a budget kit for kids to enjoy themselves, not as serious gear for high‑intensity training four times a week.

The big selling point here is how much stuff you get in one go. In the bag I received, there was: 1 shirt, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of long football socks, 1 pair of shin guards, 1 keychain, 1 silicone bracelet and 1 bandage wrap. So seven bits in total. It feels a bit like a football starter pack for kids who want to look fully kitted out like their heroes. For birthdays or Christmas, that’s handy because you don’t have to buy everything separately.

In practice, the "extra" items are a mixed bag. The keychain and bracelet are basically little fan gadgets – the kid liked them, clipped the keychain to his school bag and wore the bracelet for two days straight, then forgot about them. They don’t change the value of the kit much, but they help with the wow factor when the child opens the package. The bandage is more like a simple wrap; it’s fine for pretending to be a pro with taped ankles, but I wouldn’t rely on it for real support.

The main pieces – shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards – are what matters. The shirt and shorts look like basic training gear: light polyester, printed details, no fancy mesh panels. The socks are long enough to cover the guards and feel like typical budget football socks: not super cushioned, but they stay up if you pull them properly. The shin guards are small, plastic, and slip under the socks. They’re more for light protection during casual play than for a serious match where kids are kicking each other hard.

So in terms of presentation, you get a full outfit plus some toys. For a kid, it feels like a lot. For a parent, you quickly realise that the real usable stuff is the kit and guards, and the rest is bonus. Still, for the price, having everything in one go is pretty solid, especially if you don’t want to spend time hunting for separate socks and guards.