UA Apparel Deal

[mcgov12 1,237]

Forgive me because I’m sure there’s already a topic on it, but I couldn’t find it. UA lost their exclusive window for negotiating a new apparel contract with ND, now set to expire after 2024 seasons. What are you guys thoughts? What would you like to see?

I’m admittedly a total Nike and Jordan slut and would love to see that, but the most likely scenario is probably a new UA deal. I like their stuff fine, but hate the shoes. Gotta think the younger generations would prefer the Nike/Jordan brand too

[tneun89 979]

Totally agree. Would prefer Nike or Jordan Brand, but if I was betting money on it, I would bet ND sticks with UA.

[Blackbeered 6]

Hoping they stick with UA.  Because if anyone could screw up this brand it's Nike.

[jessemoore97 1,295]

30 minutes ago, Blackbeered said:

Hoping they stick with UA.  Because if anyone could screw up this brand it's Nike.

Like their sports bra line and marketing...

[jimbo 377]

For some unfathomable reason, I once bought a pair of UA running shoes. Worst shoes running shoes ever. The Converse All Stars I sported in high school were better, much much much better.

[mcgov12 1,237]

20 minutes ago, jimbo said:

For some unfathomable reason, I once bought a pair of UA running shoes. Worst shoes running shoes ever. The Converse All Stars I sported in high school were better, much much much better.

Same. I’ve had a couple pairs and each one was terrible. Only shoes I like from UA are these sneaker/slides that don’t have really laces and I use as office shoes. Lightweight and comfortable as hell, but sneakers I’m a Nike and Jordan guy all the way

[IrishGuy 178]

My personal hope is that ND signs a huge deal with Nike. I feel like UA might be a sinking ship at this point.

I admit, the idea of the Jumpman logo on the ND uniform makes it move a little.

[Synoptico 334]

Interesting article on The Athletic which would think outside the box

 

ND signs a non shoe exclusive apparel deal that would outfit the teams with uniforms gear ect but allow players to sign their own shoe deal through NIL. This would really attract top players and allow them to maximize NIL in the way NIL, and Notre Dame envisioned. 

That approach, while unlikely, would be HUGE to mens and womens basketball. 

Edited May 12, 2023 by Synoptico

[Rocketsan 773]

I only buy UA because they are our brand. Their footwear is absolute dog sh!t… would be happy to see them move on except for the fact I’ll have a closet full of stuff I won’t wear - similar to the relics in the archive of Adidas and Champion wear clogging up my closet…

[jessemoore97 1,295]

Wish we would go back to Champion for apparel, we haven't won it all since we last wore them.  Wanna be a champ wear Champion, seems a bit prophetic no.

Let the players wear whatever cleat brand they want.  Iowa is a Nike school, but I would've thrown a fit if they told me I couldn't wear my Gable Asics and had to have shitty Nikes on the mat.

Edited May 12, 2023 by jessemoore97

[mcgov12 1,237]

No surprises but supposedly down to Nike, UA, and Adidas and could make a decision as early as July. Put me on the Nike bandwagon

[AnTostal 766]

Not a fan of the Nike business model. They have good to great products but have certainly used questionable manufacturing sources. UA and Adidas may be guilty of that too, but I’ve never seen reporting on them. 

[TexasDomer 1,290]

I’d like to see our apparel contract go to whoever makes those shoes that have the individual toes….

[jbrown_9999 1,028]

4 hours ago, TexasDomer said:

I’d like to see our apparel contract go to whoever makes those shoes that have the individual toes….

Not sure how the kickers will like that though...

[AnTostal 766]

33 minutes ago, jbrown_9999 said:

Not sure how the kickers will like that though...

Sure.  But to be the guy with the golden toe, well, that would be sweet.

[D Fence 166]

I'm surprised that after all these years, UA hasn't improved their footwear.  I mean, you could hire some shoe experts from competitors to better understand the technology and develop a better product, unless most of shoe design is patent protected.

[mcgov12 1,237]

On 6/21/2023 at 10:54 AM, TexasDomer said:

I’d like to see our apparel contract go to whoever makes those shoes that have the individual toes….

I will never forget one of my brothers bringing those to a mud run that me, him and 2 other brothers were doing. He was harassed until he went out the night before and bought a new pair of shoes. And rightfully so

[Baldy 1,268]

 

[Baldy 1,268]

 

[TexasDomer 1,290]

17 hours ago, Baldy said:

 

Oh grand…. I was hoping that they would sign so I can get more compression shirts to make me look like a fat sausage.