MDen Final Adidas Sale

But neither looked as good as our unis circa 1990s.

With orange numbers!!!

Nearing the end of my first winter in Mexico, almost time to head back to the states, I gave a Michigan Hockey Jersey to one of my Mexican friends I had met that year. Well actually, he had dual citizenship and was down in that part of the world for the same reason as I was but he is much younger and so he wanted to start a bar/restaurant there as well. 

I noticed he always had a hockey jersey on, which at first I found odd, with him being from N. Carolina when he lived in the states, then I remembered just how far hockey had expanded. His jerseys were WalMart quality though, while mine was the real deal, a gift from my son who had laid out the jersey, along with two tickets as a birthday surprise for me. Wherever he purchased the jersey was out of football jerseys so he bought me the hockey jersey. I actually liked it better anyway. i' don't know who would run out of f.b. jerseys but I didn't ask.  I decided just before I left, because he obviously liked hockey jerseys and because while at his bar he was cheering with me for MI while his brother, the bartender, was purposely fucking with me by cheering for Va. Tech in the bowl game, that I would give it to him as thanks for being such a nice host to me throughout the winter. Mind you, I had the jersey for about 3 to 4 years so I wasn't just giving away, w/o thought, a gift from my son. 

Well his reaction was so touching I decided right then this was going to become a tradition. Now I don't always have Michigan gear with me, but I always have a hoodie because normally, at least one night during the winter, the temps might call for it. I normally give it to one of the people that work hard but struggle due to having lots of kids, maybe drinks too much, reasons doesn't really matter, but by the end of the winter, I know who is a good person and who is not. 

I do give away M gear when I have it though because this really brings enjoyment. Anyone that knows anything about the Latino culture is aware they like colors so Michigan gear is a real treat. Personally, I wouldn't wear a numbered jersey at my age, but I do like caps - those make nice gifts as well - and I like t-shirts also. Doesn't matter where you go down there or what you are doing, dress is always casual, so t-shirts and shorts always are proper. But I say if you want to wear a jersey and it makes you feel good, do it. Hell, since when have you dressed for someone else? And remember, it's going on your card, no one else's. Just enjoy it and have fun. JMO, but damn, I'm pretty much right about everything. 

I think Nike apparel looks better than adidas, but these adidas Michigan t-shirts for $5 is a steal. I think I will pass on paying $20-30 for a Nike t-shirt next month. Nike apparel may be great, but it is tremendously overpriced, especially for basic items like t-shirts and shorts.

And if you have kids, this sale is great as well.

I take it they didn't go over real well. I'll have to check the site just to get a look at them.