innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
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Nike 2024 General Thread
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arthurli22
Rookie
Yeah, I am tired of all the out of trend discussions. All babbles for past collections should be banned from this thread.
KingCarlitos
Hall of Fame
It seems Nike likes putting Alcaraz in sleeveless whenever he players on hard court, why?
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Because hes got huge arms?
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Maybe he requests it with the USO and AO being two of the hottest events of the year.
Alcawrath
Professional
I really think it just suits him. The Nike sleeveless aren't like Adidas Zverev kits, they actually look good. Some players like Carlos and Rafa look better in non polos and sleeveless looks, and some players like Roger and Medvedev look better in polos and would not work with a sleeveless kit
CHillTennis
Hall of Fame
You are quite correct. My fashion tastes are a good 12 years out of date. At least. I'll be the first to admit that.
I just wish that Nike Tennis would release some stuff that works a bit more for the people who like the retro aesthetics.
The current fashion line is lame. At least from Nike. Adidas seems to be doing well, though.
I'm pretty impressed by what I've seen from them, recently.
arthurli22
Rookie
To be honest, it is subjective again. I personally also love Adidas French Open Collection this year. As other people in TT said, it has some element of what Safin wore around 20 years ago. I personally copped the yellow henley (the one worn by Thiem and Cerundolo). But when I wore it to the court, my play mates disliked it and found it very "dad-style". Hence, retroing, at least in terms of fashion, is always tricky. And if Nike and Adidas retroed too frequently, a bunch of people will also find it lame and boring and blame the brands for not "inspiring" enough. The truth is, they can't entertain every single audience.
niketennispro
Rookie
When does the entire fall range come out?
arthurli22
Rookie
US open collection shall come out the week before US open starts
niketennispro
Rookie
Thank you! Hoping to get more previews of everything to come, but what I saw on Nike Talk looks very promising.
CHillTennis
Hall of Fame
Personally, I would be OK with the term "dad-style."
I'm not 17 anymore. Nor do I identify with Gen Alpha.
I see these kids walking down the street with the broccoli top hair cuts. Wearing cream colored tees, glued to their phones.
I won't pretend to understand all of that it.
But that's OK.
I'm glad that I'm old enough to remember music, back when it was actually music, Marvel before it went Woke and Nike before it became lame.
Kids growing up today...it's sad what they missed out on.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
Get this **** out of here.Personally, I would be OK with the term "dad-style."
I'm not 17 anymore. Nor do I identify with Gen Alpha.
I see these kids walking down the street with the broccoli top hair cuts. Wearing cream colored tees, glued to their phones.
I won't pretend to understand all of that it.
But that's OK.
I'm glad that I'm old enough to remember music, back when it was actually music, Marvel before it went Woke and Nike before it became lame.
Kids growing up today...it's sad what they missed out on.
YourMoveChief
New User
Goodness dude, you’re just the worstPersonally, I would be OK with the term "dad-style."
I'm not 17 anymore. Nor do I identify with Gen Alpha.
I see these kids walking down the street with the broccoli top hair cuts. Wearing cream colored tees, glued to their phones.
I won't pretend to understand all of that it.
But that's OK.
I'm glad that I'm old enough to remember music, back when it was actually music, Marvel before it went Woke and Nike before it became lame.
Kids growing up today...it's sad what they missed out on.
CHillTennis
Hall of Fame
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
He wants the sleeves down to the elbow. Not gonna happen on a performance shirt
arthurli22
Rookie
Actually he can still do it, buy an XL or if still not enough, get an XXL. Unless you build like Isner or Reilly Opelka, the sleeves should be long enough to cover your elbow.
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
The world is definitely changing at a really fast pace.Personally, I would be OK with the term "dad-style."
I'm not 17 anymore. Nor do I identify with Gen Alpha.
I see these kids walking down the street with the broccoli top hair cuts. Wearing cream colored tees, glued to their phones.
I won't pretend to understand all of that it.
But that's OK.
I'm glad that I'm old enough to remember music, back when it was actually music, Marvel before it went Woke and Nike before it became lame.
Kids growing up today...it's sad what they missed out on.
I preferred it when his bull logo was on the side of the sleeve and the swoosh at the front like these outfitsYead indeed. And thanks for the confirmation
Oh without a doubt, those years were fantastic. I'll be completely honest though, there were very few Nadal outfits I didn't like in those earlier years. Even if they consisted of colours I didn't like or would never wear, they still had a cohesive look about them. I can't say that for the last few years though, and as of now I wouldn't touch the Nadal line match wear.
I love outfits like these for instance (plenty of examples to be fair), where the AO one has the contrasting lime sweatbands/headband just matching the lime of the shoes. Or the other one that has the contrasting mint green sweatbands/headband matching the stripe on the shirt. So good. Doesn't feel like as much thought goes into a lot of Nike's current offerings.
I dont like looking like a rafa fan boy wth both logos on the front
I need to figure out how to get the bull logo off all my rafa jackets lol
The zipped pockets are so useful for casual wear and i just want a nike swoosh jacket only
I think it started being bad when both logos were on the front they were better when his logo was on thw side sleeve
Casey 1988
Rookie
I feel Nike is doing the Tech right but is not looking at the fashion bits for comfort or bad placement of logos, almost as if they are going sole on science for all parts even if Nike swooshes now come off in first 10 washes like an early version 1 Featherlight Dri-Fit hat from 2013 and never on the looks since 2015 or so on all higher end Nike gear besides the final golf clothing where high tech is not a priority or some of the basic all sport Featherlight Dri-Fit hats/fully wrapping visors do not look bad becuse of really only a few ways of making said hats/visors of that specific material.
I need my rafa bull logo off my shirts and jacket but not the nike swoosh can i do that? Lol
The problem is the XXL body is so f-ing wide like they keep changing the fits the 2017-18 slam tops were slim fit so i got an XL and they fit okish now im on to medium as the medium standard fit runs big i used to wear large
Even slim fits i need medium now im tryna get a consistent fit every era
jburton
Rookie
Anyone seen the all white shoes on foot in the second photo? Look like new vapor pros to me
RNBABOLAT
Professional
The upper looks like a hybrid between 9.5 (Laces) and vapor pro 1 (Toe drag and shape) with the mesh similar to the vapor 11 if the cushioning is in between the last vapors that could be a great shoe! Amazing find if thats the v12
gino
Legend
Good eye mate !
Why is it the same colourway as the vapor pro 2's half n half colour
RNBABOLAT
Professional
I see mostly white and a few really subtle details in Black that don't show a lot... the swoosh is more centered than the VP2 and other details that I mentioned
jburton
Rookie
Go to the second pic mate, the all white show
CHillTennis
Hall of Fame
I don't like that kit, but I will say this much...at least it has sleeves!
That's saying a lot for Nike these days.
ajspurs
Rookie
I've actually started to wear the Nike Legend Fitness t-shirts for tennis now. Only £21.99, better length to them as the advanced t-shirts that I usually wear, and I'm not seeing the need to spend an absolute fortune on those advanced ones, when I can buy 3 of these for the price of one of those.
RNBABOLAT
Professional
Thats what I told to the guy I reply (?)
YourMoveChief
New User
The Nike Ready dri-fit shirt has raglan sleeves that are longer and roomier fit for our stunted friend. But let’s not be too solution oriented here fellas. Don’t let it get in the way of a good whinge-off.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
I've actually started to wear the Nike Legend Fitness t-shirts for tennis now. Only £21.99, better length to them as the advanced t-shirts that I usually wear, and I'm not seeing the need to spend an absolute fortune on those advanced ones, when I can buy 3 of these for the price of one of those.
I do like that Nike still offers the Legend shirt in short sleeve, sleeveless, and long sleeve in seasonal colors like Denim Turquoise:
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Did nike go to uniqlo factory and replaced their logo overnight? hahaha
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
One more slam and this awful year will be over.
This is the first year since 2004 I have not bought a single Nike item of clothing.
I got the black and red cages.
Last year I got the 9.5 reissue and a handful of t-shirts. Maybe black and white shorts.
Actually I lied, I got the yellow Oz open tee.
So a guy who regularly spent $5,000++ a year on Nike tennis down to under $200.
J
This is the first year since 2004 I have not bought a single Nike item of clothing.
I got the black and red cages.
Last year I got the 9.5 reissue and a handful of t-shirts. Maybe black and white shorts.
Actually I lied, I got the yellow Oz open tee.
So a guy who regularly spent $5,000++ a year on Nike tennis down to under $200.
J
Holy cow, you were spending 5K+ on Nike gear a YEAR?
What did your best year consist of Nike gear wise?
These arent the proper nike tennis shirts thoughI've actually started to wear the Nike Legend Fitness t-shirts for tennis now. Only £21.99, better length to them as the advanced t-shirts that I usually wear, and I'm not seeing the need to spend an absolute fortune on those advanced ones, when I can buy 3 of these for the price of one of those.
Not into some sports direct thing lol
I bought quite a lot this year i loved be light photo blue and thunder blue stuff they released bought pretty much everything in those colours
Shame no advantage hat of either colour or the regular 7 inch adv shorts in thunder blue
All this PE stuff p*sses me off
I've spent about £3k this year already lol
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Let me rephrase: For your most satisfactory year in regards to the Nike gear you bought, what did that list comprise of? $5K is super high and even at $180 per shoe, that's buying 27 pairs.
I spend a good amount per year at Nike as well but it's spread out throughout different sports but $5K for just Nike tennis is wild!
Same question! Is this 3K on just Nike Tennis?
If so, what are you purchasing? I'm always open for suggestions if it's something on NDC.
ajspurs
Rookie
I do like that Nike still offers the Legend shirt in short sleeve, sleeveless, and long sleeve in seasonal colors like Denim Turquoise:
Indeed. Is that a colour only in the US? I've seen on the US website that there's a bit more of a selection on there. They do a burgundy one that I want also!
So what defines a 'proper Nike tennis shirt'? Or more so, why would one have to wear what you consider to be one for tennis? We don't have to wear what the pro's wear in a match for an item of clothing to be considered suitable for playing tennis in. What a snobby sounding comment.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Sorry, but I've only seen it on US sites. It's the same color that Badosa and other Nike WTA players have been wearing.
ajspurs
Rookie
Ahhh ok no worries! They do a similar blue one here but it’s a lot brighter. I like how that one is a bit muted.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
