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Patch Poll: How Do You Like the Steelers' New Nike Uniforms?

Nike, the NFL's new uniform supplier, unveils its new line of player garb featuring shape-retaining fabric and a trimmer fit.

 
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Nike's New NFL Uniforms
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (center of photo in No. 7) and other NFL players model Nike's new NFL uniforms Tuesday by Nike in New York City. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Nike
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Matching team gloves are on display as Nike debuts new NFL uniforms Tuesday in New York City.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (center of photo in No. 7) and other NFL players model Nike's new NFL uniforms Tuesday by Nike in New York City.
NFL players show off new footwear that matches their new Nike-designed team uniforms Tuesday  in New York City.

Trimmer fit. Vibrant colors. New necklines and fabric.

Nike and the NFL say these additions will improve—but won't drastically change the appearance of—NFL players who will wear its new line of uniforms this season.

The sports gear maker called on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and players from the league's 31 other teams to model new uniforms Tuesday when it unveiled them in New York. Nike became the league's official provider of apparel this week.

As with most of the other NFL teams, the Steelers' beloved black-and-gold striped jersey will not look much different when the team resumes play this fall. The most noticeable difference? The placement of the Nike "swoosh" logo, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Most-changed uniform? The Seattle Seahawks garb, which now features new designs for home and away jerseys as well as a new helmet logo.

Nike says the primary change in its uniform line involves using a special, lighter fabric that provides a better fit and allows players to pull jerseys over their pads without stretching them out.

Steelers jerseys will be available for pre-order by fans starting April 15 at shop.steelers.com.

How do you like the new uniforms? Would you have preferred a more drastic change? Or do you prefer to stick with tradition?

What do you think?

  • Do you like the Pittsburgh Steelers' new uniforms?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Yes. I'm glad Nike did not mess with tradition and did not change them much.
        114 (46%)
    • No. I would have preferred a striking update.
        35 (14%)
    • I don't care. Just win another Super Bowl while wearing them, please.
        94 (38%)
    Total votes: 243
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: New NFL uniforms, New Steelers uniforms, Nike, and Pittsburgh Steelers
What do you think of the Steelers' new uniforms? Tell us in the comments.

Mike Jones

11:49 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Why is NIKE dictating what NFL uniforms will look like? The Steelers' home jerseys are the same, but the away pants are now black? Looks stupid. I hope the Rooneys step in and fix that before opening day.

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Debra Allen

9:40 am on Thursday, April 5, 2012

I'm just glad they're still black & gold. I don't get the blue Penguin uniforms or the red in the Pirate uniforms. We're a black & gold town and I'm glad they didn't mess with that!

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seen2mch

5:21 pm on Thursday, April 5, 2012

I`m sure all of those svelte linemen in the league are gonna love them...lol! And while we are at it ,I think it`s time to bring back the double-knit baseball uniforms and lose those baggy clown suits they wear today. It will force guys like Prince Fielder and Joel Hanrrihan to actually train during the off season so they don`t look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy or Stay-Puff Marshmallow man in their unis!

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