OT: Windbreakers: Ever owned a Michigan one?

Submitted by WingsNWolverines on

I myself have owned a Michigan windbreaker when I was little growing up in the 90s and if I recall correctly these were the items to wear during the football games and tailgates from 1980 to 1999. However when I grew up I then realized how HORRIBLE they looked and even the name never sounded right and to be honest they were the worst things to wear during a storm. Have any memories wearing these? You still own one? I've always wanted an opinion on these.

Jon06

August 22nd, 2012 at 1:52 AM ^

Yes. Yes.

In that order.

[Nicer edit with actual information: It was my dad's (i.e., Section 1's), and it's roughly as old as I am. It is not what i would call stylish, but I do like it. It has actual buttons instead of snaps, one of which I almost ripped off trying to unsnap it the first time I wore it.]

tdcarl

August 22nd, 2012 at 2:27 AM ^

Oh yeah, I had a Starter pullover windbreaker back in my day. The funny thing is that my mom still wears it every once in a while.

CleverMichigan…

August 22nd, 2012 at 2:42 AM ^

They're cool again. My sorority and a few others have striped maize and blue windbreaker quarter zips with "(Greek Letters) University of Michigan" on the front. Ours have a fleece lining so they're actually pretty nice for the cooler fall games, and the front pocket has more storage space than a cargo short pocket and none of the shame of wearing cargo shorts.

kinny18

August 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 AM ^

Is where it's at. I found the one I got in 4th grade a few years ago and found $10." and the receipt from Ready to Die by Biggie. Damn that will make you feel old!

Baldbill

August 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 AM ^

My wife would say that I am a Michigan wind-breaker.  <shrugs> I never minded them as a kid, they were decent in fall, when things first got a bit chilly but might have a chance to warm up. Otherwise they are not that useful a piece of clothing.

 

Louie C

August 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 AM ^

I had  one  made by Starter circa 1993 that my mom bought me from TJ Maxx. I loved that thing. What's funny is back then, a lot of teenagers where front runners and wore jackets, coats, and hats of teams that won a lot of games or championships, or had sweet looking logos. Saw lots of Michigan, 'Bama, UNLV, Duke, UNC, Miami, Raiders, and Bulls (ugh) gear.

Toledo Wolverine

August 22nd, 2012 at 12:28 PM ^

94-95ish. After my first one was stollen out of my locker in junior high, my mom had a great idea and had my full name stitch on the front of it.....I stopped wearing it after that.

M-Wolverine

August 22nd, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^

is WAY OT, but the windbreaker thread isn't even really OT, because it's talking about MICHIGAN windbreakers.

We make our own fun.

BlueMan80

August 22nd, 2012 at 1:53 PM ^

(since I was an undergrad in the late 70s), but never owned a Michigan windbreaker.  I went with a M sweatshirt and a real jacket that blocks the weather over the top when needed.  I had a blue one that looked as good as Columbo's top coat back in the day.  What a droopy, crappy mess it was.  Just screamed "stud" to the ladies....

Of course, the cool jacket to have then was a Baracuda (sp?) jacket.  Went well with docksiders and other preppy gear that is in style these days for students.