New Apparel and Shoe Deal

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NDisme said:
I have some throwback UA ND tees I got in 2020, I think are awesome. Also like their golf stuff
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I don’t think anyone has much of an issue with their gear. It’s there shoes, both used on the field and the “lifestyle” shoes that are a huge miss for everyone, especially teenagers and 20 something’s.
 
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SDIrishFan said:
I don’t think anyone has much of an issue with their gear. It’s there shoes, both used on the field and the “lifestyle” shoes that are a huge miss for everyone, especially teenagers and 20 something’s.
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Yea I don’t have UA shoes so can’t speak to that
 
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Is it a prerequisite for every full service heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing company to be decked out in UA corporate polos?
 
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GowerND11 said:
I like Under Armor. Most of my polos, golf shorts/pants, and shorts are UA. I think it’s all very comfortable and affordable. Don’t get the hate about the clothing itself.
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The sizing on their t shirts and shorts are pathetic. I'm 5'8" and their small t shirts are way too long in a small.

I do like their golf shirts and shorts.
 
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arrowryan said:
What’s the gist of it?
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Athletes don't like it. Coaches don't like it. It's a worse product for the guys on the field. He doesn't buy the headline saying that it's the biggest apparel deal. It's obvious ND is a bit embarrassed by the whole thing because they didn't announce it in the usual way and instead opted to let it leak through Yahoo around 8 PM instead of having a dog and pony show like they typically do when you make a big splash. He's also annoyed that it's a long term deal that is going to stick with us for 10 years when Swarbrick is on his way out the door.

Also mentioned that UA is a bad partner as a sales company for ND. They don't advertise ND as much as they could, don't make a lot of MF stuff available for purchase, and are usually late on getting anything available. Cited the reveal of a new green jersey and the fact that you can't buy them anywhere.

Hard to really argue with any part of it tbh.
 
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greyhammer90 said:
Athletes don't like it. Coaches don't like it. It's a worse product for the guys on the field. He doesn't buy the headline saying that it's the biggest apparel deal. It's obvious ND is a bit embarrassed by the whole thing because they didn't announce it in the usual way and instead opted to let it leak through Yahoo around 8 PM instead of having a dog and pony show like they typically do when you make a big splash. He's also annoyed that it's a long term deal that is going to stick with us for 10 years when Swarbrick is on his way out the door.

Also mentioned that UA is a bad partner as a sales company for ND. They don't advertise ND as much as they could, don't make a lot of MF stuff available for purchase, and are usually late on getting anything available. Cited the reveal of a new green jersey and the fact that you can't buy them anywhere.

Hard to really argue with any part of it tbh.
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If it isn't Nike or Jordan, kids won't like it. Nike/Jordan is pretty much all they wear these days.

But, yeah, this was a very boring move made by a guy that almost has two feet out the door.
 
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greyhammer90 said:
Athletes don't like it. Coaches don't like it. It's a worse product for the guys on the field. He doesn't buy the headline saying that it's the biggest apparel deal. It's obvious ND is a bit embarrassed by the whole thing because they didn't announce it in the usual way and instead opted to let it leak through Yahoo around 8 PM instead of having a dog and pony show like they typically do when you make a big splash. He's also annoyed that it's a long term deal that is going to stick with us for 10 years when Swarbrick is on his way out the door.

Also mentioned that UA is a bad partner as a sales company for ND. They don't advertise ND as much as they could, don't make a lot of MF stuff available for purchase, and are usually late on getting anything available. Cited the reveal of a new green jersey and the fact that you can't buy them anywhere.

Hard to really argue with any part of it tbh.
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Yup...those are all pretty damn good points, and this is coming from somebody who is basically apathetic to the whole apparel situation.
 
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I like the fit of UA and I don’t wear Nike or Addidas and definitely not Jumpman. But it’s not about me. I’d much rather have to buy a Nike shirt at the bookstore if it meant any boost to the safety and preferences of the athletes that make the school wealthy. Sadly, the length of the deal means it will still be strong likely years after Freeman has left the program and Pete is an old man. Hartman will be a 35 year old dad of 3 before the deal expires.

That said, since we are stuck with it until 2034, UA needs to use Freeman to improve the brand. He should be featured for all wannabe fit 30-50 year old men. Which is most of their clientele. There should also be a push to get some younger advertisers though if we want it to help recruiting.
 
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ulukinatme said:
Yup...those are all pretty damn good points, and this is coming from somebody who is basically apathetic to the whole apparel situation.
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UA has gotten lazy over the years. Quality has taken a back seat. Marketing is extremely poor. I find it absolutely infuriating that a guy who has one foot out the door brokered this deal for nd. Don’t even get me started with his son working there
 
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greyhammer90 said:
Athletes don't like it. Coaches don't like it. It's a worse product for the guys on the field. He doesn't buy the headline saying that it's the biggest apparel deal. It's obvious ND is a bit embarrassed by the whole thing because they didn't announce it in the usual way and instead opted to let it leak through Yahoo around 8 PM instead of having a dog and pony show like they typically do when you make a big splash. He's also annoyed that it's a long term deal that is going to stick with us for 10 years when Swarbrick is on his way out the door.

Also mentioned that UA is a bad partner as a sales company for ND. They don't advertise ND as much as they could, don't make a lot of MF stuff available for purchase, and are usually late on getting anything available. Cited the reveal of a new green jersey and the fact that you can't buy them anywhere.

Hard to really argue with any part of it tbh.
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Guyjin37 said:
Jamie U also mentioned that as part of a research project, his wife analyzed why UA shoes cause more foot injuries than other shoe brands. Not if, but why.
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But Driskell likes it...
 
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forkbeard3777 said:
Is it a prerequisite for every full service heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing company to be decked out in UA corporate polos?
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LOL. They are absolutely the brand of choice. Pest control companies could be added to that list.
 
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arrowryan said:
If it isn't Nike or Jordan, kids won't like it. Nike/Jordan is pretty much all they wear these days.

But, yeah, this was a very boring move made by a guy that almost has two feet out the door.
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Kids also prefer On Cloud over the likes of UA. adidas still has a market for their NMD running shoes but that’s about it since they lost Yeezy
 
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Pops Freshenmeyer said:
Is that just a Kohl's?
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Kohls around me used to have ND, Illinois, Northwestern and Wisconsin gear in abundance. They don't have any of that anymore. Same with Cubs, Bears, Hawks, Bulls.

Outside of not carrying team gear anymore, they have miles and miles of UA gear along with Champion. You have to seek the Nike and Adidas stuff other than shoes.
 
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BleedBlueGold said:
But Driskell likes it...
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This deal is getting worse all the time.
 
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PolishDomer said:
Completely disagree...it seems that UA is all slim fit...I have to always go at least a size up
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Polish, I also found this to be the case initially, which is why I didn't own a lot of UA gear. I feel like my ND stuff fits pretty good and I've purchased most of what I have in the last year or so since Freeman became coach. Maybe they've changed their fit recently?
 
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