New Apparel and Shoe Deal

[Knockemstiff]

I will never wear Nike. If they go that way, I'll be looking for old gear on Craiglist to wear.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Auburn used to rock Russell Athletic back in the day; are they still around?

In all seriousness, ND needs to go with Nike / Jordan. I honestly think this matters to more recruits than use realize — hell, it can be argued that Oregon built their entire football program using their uniforms as its linchpin. You’ll never lose out on a recruit because your contract is with Nike. Whether you like it or not, Nike is the “standard” for football apparel. The NFL and overwhelming number of college teams have embraced the Nike brand.

Also, I honestly think there is nothing wrong with the Under Armour Notre Dame uniforms and apparel — especially the apparel the players and coaching staff is provided with. It always looks really sharp, and they’ve kept ND’s classic look.

Agree 100% recruits love Jordan and Nike, Adidas is bla it's more for soccer

 

[GrangerIrish24]

i just want Starter to bring back those sweet jackets

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

I will never wear Nike. If they go that way, I'll be looking for old gear on Craiglist to wear.

Craigslist, good way to get herpes buying anything off of craigslist. It is science.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Not sure if you're joking, but I LOVE their golf polos.
New Balance makes some really comfy shoes.
Adidas make the best golf shorts.


I thought Jordan Brand was just a division of Nike?
Why is everyone talking like it's a separate company?

Jordan became its own brand in 1997. Nike allowed them to operate on their own as a separate entity but it is still technically Nike.

 

[Ndaccountant]

i just want Starter to bring back those sweet jackets

Shame BK left ND. The branding opportunities would have been gold Jerry.

 

[forkbeard3777]

I mean, look at this drip. Champion. All the way.

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Jerseys and helmets look great. These were my favorites;

 

[MacIrish75]

Jerseys and helmets look great. These were my favorites;

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The collar on those uniforms is iconic.

 

[china423]

 

[dublinirish]

Nd fanbase is all boomers though better go with Duluth Trading Company

 

[Rack Em]

i just want Starter to bring back those sweet jackets

I cannot wait to pass on my ND Starter jacket to my kids. That thing was iconic.

 

[NDohio]

There is precedent here though. Even though USC(South Carolina) is an Under Armour school, Dawn Staley is rarely seen in UA. Her go to brands are Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga. She even often wears LV athletic shoes as well.

 

[IrishLax]

If we're getting stupid, I'd love to see ND brand with Ferrari and then go to some Oregon Chip Kelly throwback offense #branding

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I cannot wait to pass on my ND Starter jacket to my kids. That thing was iconic.

I still have mine. Quite possibly the best Christmas gift I've ever received even to this day. I wear it when I shovel snow.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

I still have mine. Quite possibly the best Christmas gift I've ever received even to this day. I wear it when I shovel snow.

HOW DARE YOU! I'd wear this to weddings and shit

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

If we're getting stupid, I'd love to see ND brand with Ferrari and then go to some Oregon Chip Kelly throwback offense #branding

Ferrari is a Puma brand.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Rick Owens x Champion

 

[ulukinatme]

Champion makes sweatshirts. They don't make uniform apparel anymore, let alone f'n shoes. You old heads need to move on from the Champion/ glory days obsession.

But...we wore Champion when we were actually champions...

 

[Wild Bill]

Louis Vuitton and ND values align perfectly. I could totally see it.

 

[stlnd01]

Nike's just boring. Everyone wears Nike (or Jordan). We should be different.

 

[dublinirish]

I could care less who makes the jerseys and stuff, its most important the footwear is something the players trust and actually want to wear in games and will protect them

 

[forkbeard3777]

Nike's just boring. Everyone wears Nike (or Jordan). We should be different.

Well, technically Notre Dame is "different" by and through their use of Champion --> Adidas --> Under Armour.

That said, how many "big time" (football) schools wear something other than Nike? All I can think of off the top of my head is Notre Dame (Under Armour), Auburn (Under Armour), Nebraska (Adidas), and Miami (Adidas) --- which looks really stupid on Miami.

This is one thing that ND needs to just bend the knee on. I don't own or wear anything Nike (I wouldn't say I'm their target demographic), but I'd submit that they are the best when it comes to teams' uniforms and shoes/cleats.

However, my one complaint about them, is that Nike does tinker with the colors of the uniforms.

 

[Ndaccountant]

Ferrari is a Puma brand.

 

[Huntr]

I unironically would like them to partner with a shoe company for shoes and a high-fashion brand for uniforms and associated sideline/workout gear.

That would be an ND thing to do.

 

[NDisme]

Why Notre Dame has a chance to usher in a new model of college apparel deal

By allowing their athletes to turn their feet into billboards, the Irish could build a huge brand advantage.

theathletic.com

Intriguing idea from Staples - sign a uniform deal and let players sign their own NIL deals for shoes/accessories. Then use it as a recruiting tool. Kind of love it.

I like that idea, like in pro sports, Nike might make the units but guys wear Adidas cleats or for baseball Franklin batting gloves etc.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

I like that idea, like in pro sports, Nike might make the units but guys wear Adidas cleats or for baseball Franklin batting gloves etc.

We had something like this in college (for hockey). Our team was officially a "Bauer" team, but we had options for Skates/Sticks if we really wanted to. For example, I loved all of Bauer's stuff except sticks, so I was able to get CCM's. Other guys didn't like the skates so they were given options. If that makes sense.

 

[stlnd01]

Well, technically Notre Dame is "different" by and through their use of Champion --> Adidas --> Under Armour.

That said, how many "big time" (football) schools wear something other than Nike? All I can think of off the top of my head is Notre Dame (Under Armour), Auburn (Under Armour), Nebraska (Adidas), and Miami (Adidas) --- which looks really stupid on Miami.

This is one thing that ND needs to just bend the knee on. I don't own or wear anything Nike (I wouldn't say I'm their target demographic), but I'd submit that they are the best when it comes to teams' uniforms and shoes/cleats.

However, my one complaint about them, is that Nike does tinker with the colors of the uniforms.

Why?
Seriously, the world is more interesting with variety, and Notre Dame can pull off being different. It's kind of our thing.

This is a couple years old but breaks down who wears what. Yes Nike/Jordan is the big winner but Wisconsin and South Carolina are also UnderArmour. A&M, Washington and Arizona State, among others, wear adidas. And New Balance haters should check out the hip looks of Boston College.

Breaking Down College Football's Apparel Brand Partners

From Nike to Adidas to Jordan Brand and beyond, taking stock of which sportswear companies have the strongest grip on FBS college football

boardroom.tv

 

[GrangerIrish24]

HOW DARE YOU! I'd wear this to weddings and shit

“Sorry honey, jacket stays on during sex”

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Why does every clever guy on here try to out clever the other with another brand to consider that is ridiculous? That shit was played out by the 2nd iteration.

Maybe I'll add a poll to see where everyone is leaning regarding brands.

 

[Irish#1]

i just want Starter to bring back those sweet jackets

Ready to go baby. I've still got mine in the closet.