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[Tail Ender]

It used to happen a lot in football, back in the days of leather boots - players would black them out and put new stripes on them.

Or in the case of Cruyff, who was sponsored by Puma, only wore two stripes on his Netherlands kit as opposed to the three of their sponsor adidas.

[Alvaro]

Or in the case of Cruyff, who was sponsored by Puma, only wore two stripes on his Netherlands kit as opposed to the three of their sponsor adidas.

Really? Well I never.
Nice bit of info that

[jamielsn15]

Or in the case of Cruyff, who was sponsored by Puma, only wore two stripes on his Netherlands kit as opposed to the three of their sponsor adidas.

I'd never heard that, what a great piece of trivia!  I guess when you have a turn named after you, you can pretty much do what you want!

[Tail Ender]

Tried to find a pic that showed him with two stripes and another player with the three (it's not the best, though you can see it).

[jw17]

If Reebok and Nike are fine with it...why are you upset mate

The problem i have is the fact is takes away from the success Asics have. If you wear Asics show the Asics badge dont pretend they're something they're not.

[WalkingWicket37]

The problem i have is the fact is takes away from the success Asics have. If you wear Asics show the Asics badge dont pretend they're something they're not.

Did you recognise them as Asics?? Yes
Are others likely too?? Yes

It doesn't detract anything from Asics. It could be argued that it's more beneficial than anything, as players sponsored by other brands still use Asics for their superior quality.