Heartsking Kids Football Kit Review: Cheap full kit that kids love, with a few shortcuts

I picked up this Heartsking kids football kit in size 8–9 years for my kid who’s obsessed with football and always asking for shirts with big numbers like #7 and #10. What attracted me was simple: for the price, you get the shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and even a little keychain. On paper, it looks like a solid all‑in‑one bundle for training or just playing in the park.

We’ve used it for a couple of weeks now: a few training sessions, a Saturday match, and plenty of rough play in the garden. I washed it several times (hand wash and one gentle machine wash even though they say hand wash only). So this isn’t just a first‑impression review; it’s after some actual dirt, sweat and tackles.

Overall, my feeling is pretty clear: the kit does the job for kids who want to feel like their heroes, but you can tell it’s not at the same level as official club kits. The fabric, fit and extras are decent, but there are some compromises, especially in the details and durability. The good news is that kids don’t really care about those details as much as adults do.

If you’re expecting pro‑level quality, you’ll be disappointed. If you’re after something that looks the part, keeps them comfortable enough and doesn’t hurt too much when it gets trashed in a muddy match, then it’s a pretty solid option. I’ll go through design, materials, comfort, performance, durability and value so you can see if it matches what you need.

For me, the main argument in favour of this Heartsking kit is the value for money. You get a full set – shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and a keychain – for less than what you’d often pay for just a single official club jersey. If your kid is constantly changing favourite player or team, it’s honestly not worth dropping big money every time. This kind of kit fills that gap pretty well.

Compared to buying each item separately (shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards), you’d almost certainly pay more, even if you pick budget options. Here, you pay once and your kid is ready to go to training. That’s especially handy if you’re not sure how long the football phase will last or if you just need a spare kit for school sports days or muddy winter sessions where you don’t want to ruin the “nice” kit.

Of course, you feel the savings in the details: thinner fabric, cheaper print, basic socks and guards. If you’re very picky about quality, you’ll probably notice and might be a bit disappointed. But if you look at it from a purely practical angle – does my kid have a decent kit to run around in? – then it’s actually pretty solid for the price.

In short, I’d say the value is good as long as you know what you’re buying: a budget, all‑in‑one kit that looks cool to kids and holds up reasonably well if you treat it right. It’s not a bargain miracle, but it’s fair. I’d happily buy it again as a second kit or for a younger sibling, but for a very serious club player I’d probably mix this with better socks and guards.

Design‑wise, it’s pretty straightforward: white base, bold number on the back (and usually front or shorts depending on version), and a style that clearly tries to imitate big‑name players with numbers like 7 and 10. My kid instantly recognised the look and was happy, which is basically the main goal here. From a few metres away, it looks like a proper fan kit, and that’s enough for most children.

Up close, you see the differences. The printing is thinner and feels more like a basic transfer than the thicker, textured prints you get on official jerseys. I can also see that if you iron it by mistake or wash it too hot, the number printing could crack or peel over time. After several gentle washes, mine is still intact, but I’m pretty sure it won’t last as long as a premium shirt if you’re rough with it.

The cut is a standard regular fit: not too long, not too wide. The sleeves are short and leave enough room to move the arms easily. The shorts have a basic elastic waistband without a drawstring, which is fine but means you rely totally on the elastic. On my kid it held up well, but on a very slim child, the shorts might slide a bit when running hard. I would’ve liked a simple cord for a more secure fit.

Little design extras like logos or details are minimal, which is normal for a generic brand kit. Personally, I don’t mind; less print often means fewer things that can peel off. But if your kid wants a specific team logo, this isn’t it. Overall, the design is clean, simple and clearly aimed at kids who just want to feel like star players. It’s not stylish in a fashion sense, but for football training and schoolyard games, it does the job visually.

Comfort was my main concern because cheap polyester can sometimes feel scratchy or too sweaty. On this kit, my kid didn’t complain much, which is already a good sign. The shirt is light and doesn’t cling too much, even when sweaty. The seams inside aren’t the softest in the world, but they’re not rough either. No red marks on the shoulders or neck after training, so that’s a win.

The shorts are comfortable enough, with a soft-ish elastic waistband. No inner lining or anything fancy, just a single layer of fabric. My kid wore them with regular football briefs underneath and didn’t mention any rubbing or irritation. The only thing I noticed is that when it gets very hot, the polyester obviously doesn’t breathe as well as cotton, but that’s the same with most football kits anyway.

The socks and shin guards combo is where you feel the budget a bit more. The socks stretch well but don’t have much compression, so they tend to slide down slightly during intense play. The shin guards are light and easy to slip in, but they’re held only by the socks – there are no straps. In practice, that means you sometimes have to stop and pull them back into place. My kid did it a couple of times per session, which is a bit annoying but not a disaster.

In day‑to‑day use – running, schoolyard football, weekend training – the whole set is perfectly wearable. If your child has very sensitive skin, I’d maybe put a thin cotton t‑shirt underneath the jersey for the first uses, just to be safe. But overall, for a budget kit, I’d say the comfort is better than I expected. Not top‑tier, but definitely usable for regular kids’ football.

The whole kit – shirt and shorts – is made from lightweight polyester. When you touch it, you can tell it’s on the cheaper side compared to official club jerseys, but that’s not shocking at this price. The fabric is thin, with a medium stretch, and feels slightly plasticky at first. After a few wears and washes, it softened a bit, but it still has that typical budget‑sportswear feel.

The positive side is that it’s breathable enough. My kid played a full 60‑minute training session in mild weather, and he came back sweaty but not overheating more than usual. The material dries quite fast when you hang it up, which is handy if you need it again the next day. It’s also light, so it doesn’t weigh them down or feel heavy when it gets a bit damp from sweat or drizzle.

On the downside, the fabric thickness is not huge. If your child falls on artificial turf or rough gravel, I can see this material snagging or even tearing faster than thicker, better‑woven jerseys. We already had a small pulled thread on the shorts after a slide tackle on astro turf. Nothing dramatic, but it shows that you can’t expect hardcore durability from this polyester.

The socks and shin guards are clearly budget too. The socks are long and stretchy, but the material is quite basic – fine for kids, but not as cushioned or tight as proper football socks from big brands. The shin guards are hard plastic with a bit of foam on the inside. They’re okay for light to medium play, but if your child plays in a proper club with strong tackles, I’d probably upgrade to better guards later. In short, materials are decent for casual and training use, but not built for heavy, long‑term abuse.

Durability is where you really feel that this is a budget kit. After a couple of weeks, a few trainings and several washes, the kit is still usable and presentable, but I can already see small signs of wear. The fabric hasn’t ripped, which is good, but there are a few tiny pulled threads on the shorts and a bit of light pilling starting near the lower back of the shirt where it rubs against the shorts.

The print (numbers) has held up so far with careful washing: cold water, inside‑out, no dryer. I did one gentle cycle in the machine even though they recommend hand washing, and it survived fine. But honestly, I wouldn’t risk hot washes or a tumble dryer. The printing looks like it would crack or peel pretty quickly if you abuse it. So if you want it to last the whole season, you really need to respect the low‑temperature and gentle wash instructions.

The socks started to show a bit of wear on the heels after just a few uses on artificial turf. Nothing crazy yet, no holes, but I don’t expect them to last as long as separate branded football socks. The shin guards are hard plastic, so they’ll probably outlive the rest of the kit unless they crack from a big impact, which hasn’t happened yet.

In my opinion, this kit is good for one solid season of casual or beginner use, maybe more if your kid has multiple kits and rotates them. If your child plays three times a week in all weather and you wash it constantly, don’t expect it to look fresh after several months. For the price, that’s acceptable, but it’s good to be realistic: it’s not heirloom quality, it’s a workhorse set that will eventually show its limits.

In terms of pure performance on the pitch, the kit does what it’s supposed to do: your kid can run, jump, slide and kick without feeling restricted. The fabric stretches enough for shooting and sprinting, and the cut doesn’t get in the way. My kid never complained about feeling trapped or too hot compared to his other kits, so that’s a good sign.

Breathability is okay. During a one‑hour training session with a lot of running, the shirt got damp, but it wasn’t sticking to the skin in a horrible way. Once training was over, the top dried on the hanger in less than an hour indoors. For autumn/spring weather, that’s totally fine. In very hot summer sun, I think it would be a bit sweaty, but that’s just how polyester is.

The shin guards protect enough for casual use, that’s worth mentioning. My kid took a couple of kicks on the shins (nothing brutal, but still) and came out without bruises. So they’re doing their basic job. I wouldn’t rely on them for high‑level competition, but for school matches and club training at beginner/intermediate level, it’s acceptable. The only annoying thing, like I said earlier, is that they can move around because there are no straps.

Overall, the performance is decent: your kid can train and play matches without issues. It’s not going to boost their football skills, but it doesn’t hold them back either. For a kit in this price range, I’d say it’s functional and effective enough. If you want high‑tech fabrics and perfectly engineered socks, you’ll need to look at more expensive brands. For regular kids’ football, this one gets the job done.

When the parcel arrived, the kit was packed in a simple plastic bag – nothing fancy, but everything was clean and folded. Inside you get: 1 shirt, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of long football socks, 1 pair of shin guards, and 1 keychain. No instructions beyond the usual “hand wash only” and “don’t wash too hot”. It’s very basic, but for kids’ sports gear that’s not a big deal.

The first thing my kid noticed was the numbers (#7 and #10 versions exist; we had a #7 style). That’s clearly the main selling point: it looks like a superstar kit without paying official club prices. The colours and print are fairly clean. Up close, you can tell the print is more budget – not as sharp or thick as licensed shirts – but from a distance on the pitch, it looks just fine.

Everything is sized for kids, and the set we got (8–9 years) fits my average‑sized 8‑year‑old pretty well. The brand recommends checking the size chart and, honestly, I agree. The shirt is more of a regular fit, not super slim, which I prefer for kids so they can move and grow into it a bit. If your child is tall or a bit stocky, I’d definitely go one size up because polyester kits aren’t very forgiving if they’re too tight.

Overall presentation is simple but clear: this is a budget, all‑in‑one kids football kit. You’re not getting fancy packaging or branding, but you get the core items you need to send a kid to football training without having to buy everything separately. For a parent who just wants something quick and complete, that part is pretty handy.