The Golden State Warriors have partnered up with adidas to issue the first ever modern day short sleeve jersey.
There has been a love/ hate reaction to the new uniforms so far and while I’m still not quite on board – those tops aren’t the same color as the bottoms – there is plenty of information about the lightweight uniforms to go around.
Hit the jump for the full recap which includes images and video.
adidas developed this innovative system to allow for optimal performance on the court while providing fans with a new and unique apparel option. The Warriors, one of the most aggressive and creative teams in the NBA, were the perfect partner for the new uniforms.
“Players on every court like to have a unique sense of style,” said Lawrence Norman, vice president, adidas global basketball. “We were excited to work side-by-side for the last 18 months with the Warriors, one of the NBA’s youngest and most exciting teams, to develop this unique uniform system that helps maintain peak player performance while ensuring comfort, fit and style.”
In addition to being the Warriors’ lightest uniform to date, the adizero short sleeve NBA Uniform System features the first-ever super lightweight stretch woven short with maximum ventilation for player comfort. The jersey includes armhole insets with 360-degree stretch fabric that facilitates free range of motion for the arms and shoulders. The adizero short sleeve jersey allows for maximum movement in all phases of the game, equal with that of a traditional tank basketball jersey.
Throughout the evaluation process, adidas received positive feedback from players at all levels on the uniform’s performance and innovative style. “When adidas began working with us to develop the short sleeve jersey, I couldn’t wait to wear it in a game,” said Warriors forward Harrison Barnes. “I love the fit and style the sleeves give me on the court.”
“Partnering with adidas on this new uniform demonstrates the Warriors’ commitment to innovation and the progressive culture of the Bay Area,” said Rick Welts, president and chief operating officer of the Golden State Warriors. “The jerseys complement our players’ style on the court, but are also a nod to the style of our fans and the spirit of the Bay Area – innovation is ingrained in our culture.”
The uniform system is made from 60 percent recycled materials and features adidas’ Revolution 30 technology found in current NBA uniforms. Launched in the 2010-11 season, Revolution 30 technology is a lightweight uniform system that dries twice as fast to improve performance. The new uniforms also include a ClimaCool system and FORMOTION technology that combine to increase comfort for the players.
Swingman versions are available for pre-sell on NBAStore.com and on WarriorsTeamStore.com, the official online team shop of the Golden State Warriors. Limited Edition Boxed Authentic Jerseys will be available for purchase at the Warriors Team Store inside Oracle Arena beginning Feb. 20. Swingman Jerseys will be available for purchase at the Warriors Team Store inside Oracle Arena beginning Feb.22 and at the adidas Sport Performance Store in downtown San Francisco and the NBA Store by Feb. 25.
At the start of the 2012-13 season, the Golden State Warriors and adidas announced a partnership through which adidas is the official retail partner for the team through the 2014-15 season. adidas also serves as the official supplier of all Warriors merchandise for fans, players, coaches and Warrior girls.
Bull, uniforms can’t make you faster. Just more comfortable
hey nightwing can u do a review on replica/swingman/authentic jerseys? just want to know what the major difference is
I’m not even hating but this just doesn’t look good or like it would have a significant benefit. If there is one, then great. Maybe it’s the color but something just seems off.
-Guy who likes the look of the XX8 and Melo M9
They wont make you faster, just like james said. And I think they dont look good, the yellow isnt the same and where is all the blue? i mean, GSW colours are blue/yellow so wheres the blue? and i just dont like those small sleeves, make them longer or non at all (id prefer no sleeves, for people who dont know too much about the nba, the first two things they can say about it is mj and the sleevless jerseys so just keep it the way its is). this is my opinion
I dig the sleeves. I just don’t understand why the shorts are pinstriped, or why the shirt isn’t pinstriped, that doesn’t make any sense.
I like the jerseys alright. not sure what the point is of the sleeves if they arent providing compression. the shorts are pretty awful
they hide those nasty armpits.
remove the pinstripes and make the shorts the same color as the jerseys.
Why are the shorts a different kinda yellow? The jersey is cool but the shorts ruin it.
this is a move in the right direction by adidas – performance aside, these should sell more since this style would be better for casual wear than tank top style jerseys
Not good… first they had short shorts and now if you have short shorts you are looked at weird. Well, soon it will be the shoulder/pit area that will look awkward if you don’t wear sleeves. I hate shooting with sleeves as they roll/bunch up.