New Apparel and Shoe Deal

GATTACA!

GATTACA!

It's about to get gross
Messages
15,113
Reaction score
12,948
IRISHDODGER said:
I agree UA is one of the worst options for shoes & apparel but LuLu isn’t the answer IMO (maybe you were joking?). I can’t imagine the average ND fan buying ND branded lululemon duds. The overpriced yoga pants in their retail stores would command an added premium w/ the interlocking ND logo added to it. Not to mention, I assume they’d be alienating the majority of the ND fanbase as their target audience isn’t exactly overweight, gluttonous football fans. If you truly wanted one of the younger brands in athletic leisure wear, I think nobull is the better option. They just became the official outfitter of the NFL Combine this past year & don’t have that virtue signaling, entitled d-bag soy-boy reputation. I’m generalizing for sure, but that’s the vibe I get where I live.
Click to expand...
Any of these smaller brands run the same risk as UA did when we signed with them last time. That they fall off a cliff and lose their appeal by the time the deal is over.
 
IRISHDODGER

IRISHDODGER

Blue Chip Recruit
Messages
8,046
Reaction score
6,117
calvegas04 said:
No sure about UA shoes but their apparel is top notch
Click to expand...
IMO, among the candidates; I think it’s the inferior option overall. They make a great hoodie but I don’t see a superiority advantage over Nike when it comes to “dri-fit” t-shirts & pullovers, golf pants/shorts, athletic pants/shorts/joggers. Not saying it’s crap but if Nike has better footwear and equal sportswear, why split hairs?

Plus, UA could end up going the way of Reebok (which held their own in the 80s-90s). I’m guessing Nike is far & away the better off financially compared to UA & adidas?

EDIT: one small product that I love from UA is their “no show” socks. Those damn things never slip off your heel like other brands. My favorite by a mile but I highly doubt it’s a revenue generator.
 
GATTACA!

GATTACA!

It's about to get gross
Messages
15,113
Reaction score
12,948
IRISHDODGER said:
IMO, among the candidates; I think it’s the inferior option overall. They make a great hoodie but I don’t see a superiority advantage over Nike when it comes to “dri-fit” t-shirts & pullovers, golf pants/shorts, athletic pants/shorts/joggers. Not saying it’s crap but if Nike has better footwear and equal sportswear, why split hairs?

Plus, UA could end up going the way of Reebok (which held their own in the 80s-90s). I’m guessing Nike is far & away the better off financially compared to UA & adidas?

EDIT: one small product that I love from UA is their “no show” socks. Those damn things never slip off your heel like other brands. My favorite by a mile but I highly doubt it’s a revenue generator.
Click to expand...
I thought Nike stopped making golf stuff? Or was that just the actual equipment?
 
FU BK

FU BK

Well-known member
Messages
1,686
Reaction score
2,659
SoIll said:
As of late last week it was pretty much a done deal with Nike. (No Jordan for football team for sure, not sure about girls hoops) That said, UA has upped their offer even more. They do not want to lose ND. (Source? Me)

Looks like the big 3 may win out here (MS, MF, NI)

(Similar report came out last week out of 247, but I had a confirmation about it late last week)
Click to expand...
Please sweet baby jesus.
 
irishff1014

irishff1014

Well-known member
Messages
26,514
Reaction score
9,289
I personally don't like Nike shoes. I would be ok with ND switching to Nike if it meant better footwear for the athletes and for the majority of the football recruits that like Nike. I would even be ok taking a little bit less money to have better product. Just my 2 cents.
 
GATTACA!

GATTACA!

It's about to get gross
Messages
15,113
Reaction score
12,948
irishff1014 said:
I personally don't like Nike shoes. I would be ok with ND switching to Nike if it meant better footwear for the athletes and for the majority of the football recruits that like Nike. I would even be ok taking a little bit less money to have better product. Just my 2 cents.
Click to expand...
I guess I'm just not picky but I notice zero difference between any of these companies products. I own Nike and UA shoes right now and they're both fine.
 
Giddyup

Giddyup

Well-known member
Messages
4,595
Reaction score
3,035
Blazers46 said:
l think the UA polo has become a very popular option for middle aged men trying to remain hip.
Click to expand...
“Hip?” Dork. If you don’t wear pink or look like a slob you’re not “hip”. No thanks
 
IRISHDODGER

IRISHDODGER

Blue Chip Recruit
Messages
8,046
Reaction score
6,117
GATTACA! said:
I thought Nike stopped making golf stuff? Or was that just the actual equipment?
Click to expand...
Just equipment. I know Tiger still has a line of clothing & a ton of golfers are wearing their clothes & shoes as well. Some are even wearing Jordan Low or Dunk Low golf shoes.
 
Blazers46

Blazers46

Adjectives: wise/brilliant/handsome.
Messages
8,108
Reaction score
5,459
Irish#1 said:
Says the middle aged man trying to remain hip! :banana:
Click to expand...
I wore one this weekend while in Chicago. My wife takes tons of pics and with my khaki shorts I screamed middle age white man. Never again… I’ve already started the donate box.
 
IrishLax

IrishLax

Something Witty
Staff member
Messages
37,545
Reaction score
28,995
NDPhilly said:
IMO Steph curry almost single handily kept UA’s brand afloat during his MVP years and now they are kind of fucked. They don’t have any of the young nba stars (embiid doesn’t have Curry’s appeal) and no one cares who sponsors nfl players (no signature shoe).
Click to expand...
There was a point in time where they had Curry, Harper, and Brady and all three were the biggest stars in the best players in their respective sports. UA looked poise to take the leap when ND first signed their deal with them but they've been on the downswing for awhile.
 
F

FDNYIrish1

ARE YOU SUPPORTIVE OF THESE ONESIES???
Messages
3,015
Reaction score
5,235
UA started declining with the departure of Kip Fulks. Very interesting guy. I believe he’s involved with Origin now. A great company that is attempting to source and manufacture everything in America. Read up on them, great story about resurrecting old warehouses an looms and even bygone trades. Jocko Willink is very involved too.
 
IrishLax

IrishLax

Something Witty
Staff member
Messages
37,545
Reaction score
28,995
FDNYIrish1 said:
UA started declining with the departure of Kip Fulks. Very interesting guy. I believe he’s involved with Origin now. A great company that is attempting to source and manufacture everything in America. Read up on them, great story about resurrecting old warehouses an looms and even bygone trades. Jocko Willink is very involved too.
Click to expand...
Which Origin? I tried googling and found too many companies named "origin."
 
M

mango4

Well-known member
Messages
710
Reaction score
798
IrishLax said:
There was a point in time where they had Curry, Harper, and Brady and all three were the biggest stars in the best players in their respective sports. UA looked poise to take the leap when ND first signed their deal with them but they've been on the downswing for awhile.
Click to expand...
They had Jordan Spieth in there as well when he was winning majors and one of the best golfers in the world.
 
SoIll

SoIll

Licensed to Ill
Messages
2,831
Reaction score
2,925
IrishLax said:
There was a point in time where they had Curry, Harper, and Brady and all three were the biggest stars in the best players in their respective sports. UA looked poise to take the leap when ND first signed their deal with them but they've been on the downswing for awhile.
Click to expand...
Cam Newton and Spieth as well.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top