Welcome Back - And a Blue Jay was never black

Well it is about time for the boys of summer to begin their annual spring pilgrimage to sunny destinations for some baseball (and plenty of golf).

In the world of athletic fashion there is really nothing ground breaking happening this MLB 2012 season that I see thus far. The caps look the same, the jerseys look the same, jackets, etc.

However, welcome back to the Toronto Blue Jays. After too many years of ignoring their awesome color and logo history finally a BLUE JAY is back. What the hell were they ever thinking of going with a black color palette for a team named the Blue Jays anyway???

So check out the new (old) jerseys and stuff at MLB.com.

Thank you Toronto!!!!

NIKE unveils basketball Hyper Elite Uniform and Nike Hyperdunk 2012

NIKE, Inc. - NIKE unveils basketball Hyper Elite Uniform and Nike Hyperdunk 2012

Apparently there is a feeling of dislike with the new USA basketball jerseys and the way that USA is laid out on the front of the jersey. Really???? I actually like the symmetry of the lay out.

Nba All Star Uniforms 2012

Adidas has unveiled the NBA All Star uniforms for 2012. Nothing earth shattering on the visual end. They look much the same as they have for the past several years.

On the technology end of things of course they are hailed as moving the needle when it comes to weight, movement, yada, yada, yada.....

You can read all the details here at Sole Collector.

If you are looking to buy it the Nba Store has some replicas available. Not even a swingman version? No authentics? Lame release on this one Adi ....... Lame.

Nike Hyper Elite Platinum Basketball Uniforms Part II

This is the follow up to my last post about the Nike Hyper Elite Uniforms we have started to see hit the hardwood. The jerseys and shorts are now starting to become available at retail.

Check out Fanatics for their selection .. includes Duke, Syracuse, Florida, Carolina, Kentucky, and Arizona.

Nike Hyper Elite Platinum Basketball Uniforms

NIKE, Inc. - Performance Meets Sustainability In Nike Hyper Elite Platinum Basketball Uniforms

Today NIKE rolled out some new unis that a handful of select squads will wear this year. Every year NIKE touts these as the most advanced basketball uniforms in the history of the game. Quite a lofty bar to set every year but I guess when no one is really measuring the results you can claim whatever you want.

I'm not bashing NIKE I just find it quite amusing. This year they have gone with the gray palette that is rampant on the hardwood this year ... excuse me "Platinum" in this case. As a fan of gray uniforms these are on point for me. Thumbs up!!!

No word yet on retail release of any products but I will be on that when it happens. I'm thinking the UNC shorts will be mine if they release.

How about you ... you feelin' these new looks?

Adidas Soul Swingman Jerseys

Surfing the web a few minutes ago and came across some Adidas Soul Swingman NBA jerseys. I am familiar with these jerseys and have checked them out in person on several occasions years ago. Well after digging a little deeper on Dicks Sporting Goods site I came across a very nice selection of players and teams including this Lakers gem. Now I've seen Mitchell and Ness do the blue version of this jersey in the past but never this sparkling white number ...... NICE!!!!!

I'd give this the thumbs up .. I'd buy this stamp of approval. How about you?

Michael Jordan Mitchell and Ness Jerseys

So the NBA season has started and for a while it seemed like the web was very slow to catch up with new merchandise for the season .. I would imagine it was lockout related. Well things are heating up and the NBA Store is adding new items including Michael Jordan throwback jerseys from Mitchell and Ness. Several different options available on the site including the one pictures with the All Star patch on the breast ... very nice.