They're Sexy and They Know It

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Ok this post is not about LMFAO AT ALL. No offense to the scrawny lil things. This post is about this guy.
or this guy...
or dare I even say, this one...

Okay. Now that the mancandy of the AFC is out the way I'm writing about the launch of the new Nike NFL gear. If you weren't hip before read up here. Nike is taking over Reebok's old spot of merchandiser to the masses by designing new digs for the players, staff and fans alike. And I must admit, they look HOT.  Not hot as in "ugh, I'm sweating" but "oh, Tebow is making me sweat" hot. Sexy. I'm not even sure if you can use "hot", "sexy" and "Tebow" in the same sentence, I feel like God wouldn't approve.  Ah, oh well.

Back to the uni's.
Vikings 2012
Here's why I like them: They didn't make drastic changes for one. Nike has done some outlandish things to the poor college schmucks but the tone in the NFL is subdued. (At least they snuck color in the shoes. Roger Goodell can't fine Bears players for this one.) The fit will definitely draw in more female viewers; aside from the obvious compression- performance that many athletic gear makers are leaning to and players like, now us ladies get to watch hot, muscular guys run around and get dirty in even TIGHTER clothes. Thank you, sweet Jesus. There is a reason football is on Sundays, and I ain't mad. (He did make Troy and Tim after all, the NFL missionaries.) Teams like the Redskins and Dolphins who I always thought had rather gaudy interpretations of the team colors have nice, sophisticated versions (the burgundy and gold is ACTUALLY burgundy and gold- not dark red and yellow.)
Redskins new uniform back

Dolphins new uniform back
Performance was the name of the game here and it shows. From the ergonomics in the helmets, to the piece work in the pants and tops to the contouring socks,
Ergonomic socks
this is probably the most supportive and high- tech fabric I've seen on an athlete. Big upgrade from the "dazzle nylon mesh" crap. Everything is four way stretch for maximum comfort- even the lettering and logos.
Performance mesh

Shoulder detail

hydro action
The fabric is also hydrophobic engineered- meaning that snow, rain, and sweat stays off and players stay wicked and dry.

Steelers 2012 gloves
 But my favorite thing by far has to be the gloves. All of them. Even the frickin' Ravens. The concept of an interlocking logo is like flashing a death signal when Mendenhall goes to run the ball. I love it and whoever thought of that Nike, is a genius. This line gets an A+ and I'm excited to see what they debut for the fan gear.
You can check out the full line at Nike's site.




Until August NFL,
xo
fierce.

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