The
moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived, the NFL unveils Nike uniforms. On April 3, 2012 Nike unveiled the new
look of the NFL uniforms. Fans have displayed great anticipation and
concerned surrounding the new era of apparel throughout the NFL. Many were worried that Nike would make
drastic changes to the uniforms we’ve grown to love and adore, but that was far
from the case. As a matter of fact, of the 32 teams in the NFL, there is only
one team whose uniform changed dramatically and that’s the Seattle Seahawks.
Although
not much has changed with majority of the NFL uniforms, significant changes
have been made to the material of the uniforms, also to there cut and fit. Nike
used a hydrophobic material
for the new uniforms making them more water repellant and perfect for the
rain. They also went with a lighter material that feature a shrink-wrap fit that grips the players allowing them to escape tug and pulls on their jerseys.
Many of the
players are very excited about the new uniforms manufactured by Nike. Victor
Cruz, a member of the Super Bowl New York Giants, says that, “ The uniform is great, it's comfortable, and it's
light. It feels great to wear." No players were more excited than those of
the Seattle Seahawks. Kam Chancellor, a member of the Seahawks and person who
represented the franchise at the unveiling session states that he loves the new designs, but enjoys the cut and
fit even better. "The shrink-wrap fit, we can move our body around,"
he said. "We can move and be free."
I personally love
what Nike has done with college football uniforms. They have a modern look and a
newness to them. With Nike taking over the NFL’s uniform I was looking forward
to some of the same uniqueness they brought to college football. I look for
Nike to continue to advance the NFL’s uniform with a more 21st century
look. Out with the old and in with the new. I’m just saying!
