2015 adidas gear: no more highlighter Maize?
So, the 2015 gear is starting to trickle out on MDen.
Kind of interesting that adidas is changing over to the Nike Maize color, it appears. But then you have other new gear that isn't original Maize.
As for most of the gear designs: oy. I hope it gets better this fall.
The Harbaugh shirt isn't up for sale on the site yet, but when it is, the credit card comes out. Also not up yet is that pair of shorts in this photo-
March 27th, 2015 at 12:18 PM ^
Shrute does it again
March 27th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^
There is no Nik. Only Sauce.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:38 AM ^
That white pullover jacket is sharp.
March 27th, 2015 at 12:29 PM ^
It's a little bit too Urban-esque for my tastes. But it does look good.
Upvote for you as you are spot on - even down to the stripe and logo placement
I was thinking it looks like my second favorite football coach in Michigan.
Hope he's kicking some of those profits back to the MGo site.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:40 AM ^
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March 27th, 2015 at 12:12 PM ^
Manufacturing a nice pair of shorts with a simple design shouldn't be that fucking complicated.
I've boycotted Adidas gear since the first season UM signed with them because I bought 2 shirts and both of them had issues with the letters peeling off after just a few washes.
I also think Adidas just flat out makes the ugliest gear of any of the major companies.
I really hope they change companies when the contract expires. I'm cool with either Nike or Under Armour.
March 27th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^
Something like this would be nice.
YGBFKM
March 27th, 2015 at 11:40 AM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 12:23 PM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 12:40 PM ^
Not a thing there I would wear for anything but painting.. I do like the new er old maize though.
I've been waiting to comment this - outside of the white pullover this stuff is complete garbage that I wouldn't be caught dead in. I hate to say it, but MSU and PSU have 100x better merchandise than we do. Probably because of Nike, but i'm not convinced our apparel will reach their level right away even if we go back:
http://shop.gopsusports.com/Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_Mens
http://shop.msuspartans.com/MSU_Michigan_State_Spartans_Mens
Simple, classy, vintage collegiate lettering, nothing new-age about it at all. Absolutely nothing about that hideous track jacket resembles the upscale, collegiate vibe of UM.
I've had an issue with Michigan's branding (not just the AD, but mostly) for a while. To me, the interior designs of our new athletic campus and the new-ish Ross campus scream cheap, corporate and Ikea-lite. Does every single element, down to the furniture, have to be maize and blue? Does everything have to be titled "Go blue" this, and "maize & blue" that?
I understand Brandon's preferred marketing style, but understated is way more appealing. Michigan has an extroardinarily strong brand, but please don't throw in my face.
March 27th, 2015 at 10:05 PM ^
Yep, said it as soon as I saw New Yost. These design schemes they're using are going to look amazingly dated way sooner than they think. The Crisler concourse looks like a rejected plan for an airport terminal.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:57 PM ^
I really can't understand how universities/stadium designers (outside of MLB) haven't yet understood the value of unique, cozy designs with identity vs. larger generic environments. Beyond their elite play, there's a reason people love Duke's Cameron Indoor - I mean it just has awesome character to it - it has wood paneling for Pete's sake. I hate that Maryland totally displaced Cole Field House with the XFINITY center. I'm not suggesting every old arena continues in eternity like Fenway and Wrigley, but can't you build the replacements with an intimate, unique character? Flat screens and big leather couches don't make a great environment - they make an airport lounge.
If I was in charge of designing a stadium, I would opt for smaller with classic design elements over larger seating capacity - this way being at a game feels special. Less supply, more demand, higher ticket prices that could offset the capacity. I really dislike seeing empty seats.
Frankly, I have a very poor opinion of Crisler even after the renovations. Sure it's updated, but simply put it looks terrible on TV and has a poor atmosphere relative to many of the Big Ten arenas. Breslin, OSU's arena, both Assembly Halls, Carver Hawkeye, Williams, Kohl Center all look far superior to Crisler on TV and within.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
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March 27th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
WTF is that 4th one with the Wolverine in the pocket?
And who came Maize and Blue on that first pair of socks? If Michigan ever wears either of those for games, head will roll at adidas.
The accompanying Wolverine In A Bag.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
Oh god, do people still buy trucker hats?
March 27th, 2015 at 11:46 AM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 11:55 AM ^
Yes and they are called "snap backs" now. Well, that was the last couple of years. Things may have changed. Go figure.
Trucker hats are still called trucker hats. It just so happens that most trucker hats are snap backs.
I call them 70s little league hats, and liked them then, but not at all now.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:56 AM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 12:53 PM ^
I like snapper.
Love me some snap backs, but all that mesh? Come on.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
It seems that they use the bright shade for stuff targeted to the young whippersnappers, while they use the classic shade for the older folks. I have no issue with that as long as the color is consistent on jerseys. No more of this three shades between the helmet, numbers, and pants.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 11:56 AM ^
New Era does the fitted hats right, but they're not the end-all for other types/fits of hat... for example I really like American Needles for golf hats and would never wear a New Era hat on the links.
I think its less about the manufacturer and more about the designers
March 27th, 2015 at 12:03 PM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 12:09 PM ^
There are a lot of good looking hats. Are the fitted baseball hats at all stretchy or more like a New Era fitted hat?
March 27th, 2015 at 12:15 PM ^
on the Michael Rosenberg scale, they rate pretty high in stretchiness
March 27th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
we must put stripes on every god damn thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You get a stripe! You get a stripe! Everybody gets stripes!!!!!
March 27th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
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March 27th, 2015 at 12:13 PM ^
make sure almost every design contains a swoosh? No. They don't. Their logo is already on the clothing. That's all that is needed.
March 27th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
I kinda like that shirt with the wolverbear, although it's a little too busy. I like the shorts too
March 27th, 2015 at 12:55 PM ^
March 27th, 2015 at 11:48 AM ^
You created a tag for yourself?
March 27th, 2015 at 11:58 AM ^