Nike Spring 2013 Predictions/Hopes/Wants Thread

[The_Question]

As long as people are willing to pay for it, I foresee $120 polyester polo before Fed retires...

[フェデラー]

Has anyone here bought any of the Royal blue/squadron blue apparel? I'm curious as to how they compare and how, in particular, the royal blue looks (as on TW it almost looks purple.

I'm also hoping I can get a pair of those pure platinum shorts from TWE. They look absolutely stunning.

[raphMODE]

Originally Posted by フェデラー

I'm also hoping I can get a pair of those pure platinum shorts from TWE. They look absolutely stunning.

I bought the platinum short. The shade is kind of icy light-blue.
Here is a picture compared to a white short and a grey crew, for you have an idea of the color.
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The length is back as it was in 2011 (2012 were a half-inch longer)
The waist is larger than the previous year... I usually wear M but I had to go down to S so it fits good on the waist.
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[フェデラー]

Originally Posted by raphMODE

I bought the platinum short. The shade is kind of icy light-blue.
Here is a picture compared to a white short and a grey crew, for you have an idea of the color.
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The length is back as it was in 2011 (2012 were a half-inch longer)
The waist is larger than the previous year... I usually wear M but I had to go down to S so it fits good on the waist.
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Thanks raph they look great. Interesting that the waist is larger. I haven't bought a pair of shorts in awhile aside from Rafa's WTF shorts from last year which I bought in M. Do you think an S might be better?

Also not sure if anyone noticed this....



Look really similar to me, and I believe nike never released these back in 2009.

[raphMODE]

Originally Posted by フェデラー

Thanks raph they look great. Interesting that the waist is larger. I haven't bought a pair of shorts in awhile aside from Rafa's WTF shorts from last year which I bought in M. Do you think an S might be better?

Don't knwo which one you should buy...
The Nadal's shorts I have (2011) sized a bit larger than Fed's one.
I bought S for Nadal and M for Fed.

About the 2013 fed's shorts, yes the waist is a bit larger (I felt like I needed a belt with). S fits me better.
I would just advise you to buy 2 different sizes, try them, and send the "wrong" one back
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[bosssauce]

Originally Posted by フェデラー

Thanks raph they look great. Interesting that the waist is larger. I haven't bought a pair of shorts in awhile aside from Rafa's WTF shorts from last year which I bought in M. Do you think an S might be better?

Also not sure if anyone noticed this....



Look really similar to me, and I believe nike never released these back in 2009.

This is weird but I think that they may do this every so often becuase they want to focus more on clothes or shoes. This year they had the air max cages and teams so they might have focused more on that. Just a guess

[RF81]

Hi! Someone asked about royal blue appareal. I have the royal blue polo and I think it's a beautiful shade of blue. It looks great with platinum shorts. I made a pic with other polos so you can see the shade of blue compared with clay 2012 polo, us open 2012 polo, winter 2011 polo and master 2012 polo. I added also a pic of the behind, cause it's all mesh!
I hope pics will help people interested in buying it: it's beautiful in my opinion, so are the platinum shorts (kinda of ice white more than grey)

[raphMODE]

^^
Thanks for those pics, RF81
I kinda like the icy platinum short too. Looks beautiful with any blue top.
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[フェデラー]

RF81 that outfit looks amazing. I may just have to get that outfit now. on TW's website the outfit looked almost purple in color, but you can really tell it's blue in that photo which I am pleased to see.

[aenri86]

Originally Posted by RF81

Hi! Someone asked about royal blue appareal. I have the royal blue polo and I think it's a beautiful shade of blue. It looks great with platinum shorts. I made a pic with other polos so you can see the shade of blue compared with clay 2012 polo, us open 2012 polo, winter 2011 polo and master 2012 polo. I added also a pic of the behind, cause it's all mesh!
I hope pics will help people interested in buying it: it's beautiful in my opinion, so are the platinum shorts (kinda of ice white more than grey)

How does the length pf the shorts compare to the Spring/Summer 2012 shorts and the 2012 Fall/Winter ones? I have a pair of all 4 seasons and felt the Fall/Holiday are longer than the Spring/Summer ones even though they say it's the same length.

[raphMODE]

Originally Posted by aenri86

How does the length pf the shorts compare to the Spring/Summer 2012 shorts and the 2012 Fall/Winter ones? I have a pair of all 4 seasons and felt the Fall/Holiday are longer than the Spring/Summer ones even though they say it's the same length.

I have the anthracite and platinum 2013 shorts, so I can answer that:
It's basicaly shorter that all 2012 shorts, and the same length than 2011 shorts.
But be carefull : the waist is larger than any other shorts... I had to change from M to S for it fits me better.
I can just advise you to buy 2 sizes and try what fit you the best
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[bosssauce]

[quote=RF81;7227019]Hi! Someone asked about royal blue appareal. I have the royal blue polo and I think it's a beautiful shade of blue. It looks great with platinum shorts. I made a pic with other polos so you can see the shade of blue compared with clay 2012 polo, us open 2012 polo, winter 2011 polo and master 2012 polo. I added also a pic of the behind, cause it's all mesh!
I hope pics will help people interested in buying it: it's beautiful in my opinion, so are the platinum shorts (kinda of ice white more than grey)


impressive how do you like the zip up I didnt buy it beccause I wasnt sure?

[RF81]

I'm glad to have helped about the colour: yes it's definitely a great blue shade, not purple.

About shorts lenght, my friend Raph said everything. I usually bought M ones but I've got an S for these. They fits perfectly and they are definitely shorter than last year fall ones.

About the zip, I think it's nice, no problem with it

[aenri86]

Originally Posted by raphMODE

I have the anthracite and platinum 2013 shorts, so I can answer that:
It's basicaly shorter that all 2012 shorts, and the same length than 2011 shorts.
But be carefull : the waist is larger than any other shorts... I had to change from M to S for it fits me better.
I can just advise you to buy 2 sizes and try what fit you the best
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Great! Thanks! I would love to get ones with the Zipper but can't get them here in the states. Maybe when I go to IW they might have them since Last year I got the Miami ones with the Zipper in the tent they had in the grounds during the tournament.

[フェデラー]

Originally Posted by bosssauce

This is weird but I think that they may do this every so often becuase they want to focus more on clothes or shoes. This year they had the air max cages and teams so they might have focused more on that. Just a guess

Originally Posted by aenri86

Great! Thanks! I would love to get ones with the Zipper but can't get them here in the states. Maybe when I go to IW they might have them since Last year I got the Miami ones with the Zipper in the tent they had in the grounds during the tournament.

Could just use proxy shipping service. I buy stuff from overseas all the time, however i haven't bought anything from UK yet.

[RF81]

Since this outfit (royal blue polo + platinum shorts) will be most probably Indian Wells outfit, you think that Nike will release some Premium Wristbands in royal blue to sell event only? If that will happen there is someone here that good to buy them and send to Italy?
thank you in advance!

[despedros]

Originally Posted by RF81

Since this outfit (royal blue polo + platinum shorts) will be most probably Indian Wells outfit, you think that Nike will release some Premium Wristbands in royal blue to sell event only? If that will happen there is someone here that good to buy them and send to Italy?
thank you in advance!

where do you live in italy?

[raphMODE]

Originally Posted by RF81

Since this outfit (royal blue polo + platinum shorts) will be most probably Indian Wells outfit, you think that Nike will release some Premium Wristbands in royal blue to sell event only? If that will happen there is someone here that good to buy them and send to Italy?
thank you in advance!

More probably orange wristbands/bandana, to match the orange details from the polo, and the orange Vapor9
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edit:
Just found Nike "previews" from the Indian Wells outfit with orange wristband.
Not that these previews are always correct - some details often change from it to the real thing - but it could be that way.
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[RF81]

I live in NORTH-WEST of Italy close to France.

Thank you Raph for the great preview! orange premium wristands would be very very nice!

[despedros]

Originally Posted by RF81

I live in NORTH-WEST of Italy close to France.

Thank you Raph for the great preview! orange premium wristands would be very very nice!

i live in molise! it's strange to speak english with an italian guy!!!