championship gear NOT from fanatics/MDen/Dicks
Most of the championship gear I’ve been seeing on the big sites is cheap screenprinted crap. does anyone have a source for better gear - ie, clothes closer in look and feel to the team-issued gear (better materials, embroidered logos, etc).
My cheap stuff from 1997 disintegrated in 5 years but the good stuff is still in good enough shape to wear to games today - would love something like that for this season. Everything on Fanatics is crap and it looks like they’ve basically monopolized the market.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:35 PM ^
1/4 lb hot dog, 20oz fountain drink for $1.50
February 5th, 2024 at 6:13 PM ^
"If you raise the effing hot dog, I will kill you."
-James Sinegal
February 5th, 2024 at 4:50 PM ^
I saw those hats at the Costco here on 28th St SE. Thought it was pretty blah. Very generic with a black/grey color scheme. I bought a hat from Fanatics that had the maize and blue winged helmet stitched on the front with National Champions. $36 and free shipping.
February 5th, 2024 at 2:09 PM ^
I ordered some of the Fanatics Jordan gear and the sizing is...inconsistent. How does Cutter and Buck run size-wise? I know Peter Millar runs big but wasn't sure about Antigua and C&B.
For a non-clothing option I ordered a game ball from here:
It wasn't cheap but it's an awesome souvenir.
Ordered the case from Fanatics for it:
February 5th, 2024 at 2:11 PM ^
I only get my gear at Walmart.
February 5th, 2024 at 2:13 PM ^
I ordered a license plate frame from fanatics and the quality is shit but goddamn it my car now says I'm a national champion.
I also ordered what I thought was a national championship flag but it turned out to be a beach towel much to my surprise. I'm going to look great at the neighborhood pool this summer.
February 5th, 2024 at 2:24 PM ^
Homefield Apparel's shirts have underwhelmed a bit on design but the championship hoodie sweatshirt is great and highly recommend.
February 5th, 2024 at 5:37 PM ^
Homefield slays in the sweatshirt and jogger camps, highly recommend, twice on Sundays. Don't even hesitate.
I like the t-shirts I have from them, but they do feel a bit expensive for what they are. Designs are great, but $35-40 is steep.
February 5th, 2024 at 2:47 PM ^
Design is a hobby of mine, before you think I'm completely insane (which I might be - I'm just trying to soak this potentially once in a lifetime experience in).
I've shared this elsewhere, but I make my own gear so I can control the quality and design:
I even made some frosted static window clings for my basement windows:
February 5th, 2024 at 3:22 PM ^
(Trademark infringement from the university dropping in three... two... one...)
February 5th, 2024 at 3:36 PM ^
Looks great but not much help to Seth unless he wants to start licensing the logo.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:38 PM ^
Designs 1, 2, and 3 are terrific.
God bless you.
February 5th, 2024 at 4:33 PM ^
Oh man, the 3rd from top is perfect.
February 5th, 2024 at 6:14 PM ^
Looks great. Where do you get the shirts/sweats made?
February 5th, 2024 at 6:39 PM ^
Yes. This is exactly what I wanted. Simple and gets it done. Wish I could buy it!
February 6th, 2024 at 3:46 PM ^
Those clings! That ChaMpions shirt! SO GOOD!
February 6th, 2024 at 8:18 PM ^
I like the basic blue t shirt.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:22 PM ^
Seems like MDen finally got the better-quality stuff (at least in-store) in the last week or so.
That being said, still underwhelmed by most of the stuff this time around.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:25 PM ^
I ordered mine from the CFP Shop. It's not bad, Jordan brand long sleeve t and a medium sized towel. We'll see how it holds up.
I saw a shirt that said "Rolled the Tide, Walked the Dawgs" but I couldn't figure out if the company was legit or not, so I passed, but I did like the shirt.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:40 PM ^
Only stuff I've gotten from other spots is things like the SI issue, Daily posters and the CFP tickets. All very good stuff but I found plenty of clothes from MDen, Dick's, etc.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:50 PM ^
I'd love a shirt that listed all of the national championship years in simple block lettering. Not the corporate Valiant font.
February 5th, 2024 at 3:52 PM ^
I ordered three things in the joy and aftermath of the NCG. The first was a hoodie i found on Amazon that I could get in like three days so I bought it (had a party at my OSU friends house I needed it for). Quality is meh to say the least and after one washing it's already fading a bit.
The second two items I got from MDen. One was a three quarter zip up (which I'm wearing right now at my desk here in Cleveland) and the other was a hat. Night and day difference in the quality - MDen gear was light years better.
February 5th, 2024 at 6:48 PM ^
I like that - looks comfortable.
Are you sure you don't mean 1/4 zip or 1/2 zip? I can't find 3/4 zip on MDen.
February 5th, 2024 at 9:30 PM ^
1/4 zip, sorry.
February 5th, 2024 at 10:30 PM ^
They run pretty normal size wise?
Sounds like I should wait to see if they get the XLs back in stock(?)
February 5th, 2024 at 6:52 PM ^
Is it this one?
https://www.mden.com/product/Champion_University_of_Michigan_Football_2…
They're out of XL right now : (
Guessing I'd be swimming in the XXL
February 5th, 2024 at 4:23 PM ^
You lost me when you mentioned "Gear" and "Dicks" in the same sentence.
February 5th, 2024 at 4:33 PM ^
I must be the only one who misses the Adidas gear. The “Junkman” gear I have purchased has been underwhelming.
February 5th, 2024 at 4:37 PM ^
I usually don't buy championship shirts or hats because I either want to wear them all of the time, and they don't last. Or they are cheaply made, and they don't last. I feel better knowing that those shirts will end up clothing kids in a refugee camp somewhere.
February 5th, 2024 at 4:46 PM ^
I did get a nice 1/4 Zip blue Antigua pullover with a beautiful all embroidered CFP championship logo from M Den. I have not found the same on the interwebs and it is a really nice looking pullover. They must have it in their catalog. The logo is a side profile winged helmet, CFP logo, national champions in white, MICHIGAN in bold maize. Sharp as heck.
February 5th, 2024 at 5:01 PM ^
Have the exact same thing, but for the Rose Bowl game. I slightly prefer it to the NCG pullover because it has the Rose Bowl logo, and the championship playoff logo, and the Michigan block M, and because I went to the Rose Bowl. It looks so good, I can wear it most places, sometimes over a button down.
However, I agree that there is definitely a challenge finding well designed, good looking, well wearing apparel.
February 6th, 2024 at 12:08 AM ^
Do the Antiguas run to size?
Is the XL a true XL?
Fanatics seemed to run a little small, would love to know on these because I covet the RB one you have.
What color did you get?
February 6th, 2024 at 5:04 PM ^
I don't know on the XL sizing, because I have a 3XL which is perfect. (I am 6'3", and 310 pounds, so not small.) I got the Navy. I absolutely love everything about this. It is now on sale at the Tournament of Roses store at 15% off, so $80. They are out of 3XL, but I might buy a 2nd one at 2XL since I have lost 30 pounds anyway. The other thing for me is that I often will get a tall, but this one is ok without that option.
February 7th, 2024 at 5:18 AM ^
Dude! Thanks for the tip. I think I might buy a 2nd one with the discount at 2XL just to have a comfy one and a better fit one. Problem sort of solved!
Congrats on the weight loss and thanks for the heads up!
February 5th, 2024 at 5:07 PM ^
I don't want to start a new message board thread, but I have a related question. I would like to add a block M or an arch "Michigan" to a couple pieces of clothing.
- I have a Columbia watertight jacket in "collegiate Navy." I want to have a simple small block M embroidered/sewn an the alternate chest to the "Columbia" logo and name.
- I have an old Champion heavy weight reverse weave sweatshirt with an arch "Michigan" sewn across the front. I'd like to buy the identical sweatshirt. If this isn't made anywhere, has anyone ever had the letters sewn on themselves?
If any of you have had this done, and can give advise on how, please let me know.
February 5th, 2024 at 5:38 PM ^
I would think a local embroidery shop could help you out. Not sure if you’ll run into any copyright roadblocks though.
I had a blue cashmere hoodie monogrammed with a small “Hail” about a year ago and absolutely love it. That only cost an additional 10-15 bucks when I ordered it.
February 5th, 2024 at 5:11 PM ^
The stuff from the Valiant line on MDen is fantastic.
February 5th, 2024 at 5:16 PM ^
The Jordan gear is solid. Peter Miller has some commemorative stuff, too
February 5th, 2024 at 5:32 PM ^
Johnnie O charging over 125 for shirts screen printed. They have great product but the natty logo is so low quality. Sent it all back. 400 bucks of what appeared to be sweet stuff and turned out to be iron on junk. Stinks
February 5th, 2024 at 5:48 PM ^
For the love of God I just want a Corum Rose Bowl jersey 😭😭
February 5th, 2024 at 6:36 PM ^
Please someone talk to me about the Antigua sizing
I've been coveting the Rose Bowl 1/4 zip but hesitant because of sizing
Do they run small or true?
I got some good stuff, some cheap but fun crap, a nice hat or two - the Fanatics heather T is nice but runs small, so I'd really love to know about the Antigua sizing. The Rose Bowl zip just looks so tight, I was jealous of every single person wearing it in the airport on the way home from the Natty...
February 5th, 2024 at 7:10 PM ^
Take a look at https://drcheesetees.com
He churns out great, comfortable sports related t-shirts with a dose of retro. Headquartered in A2 and run by an alum and life long Michigan fan.
I just ordered his championship T. He also has one of Desmond’s catch, the win over OSU and Michigan’s Heisman winners. Good Pro Detroit selection as well.
February 5th, 2024 at 7:30 PM ^
I’m having patches sewn onto one of my Michigan hoodies, should last a lifetime
February 5th, 2024 at 7:53 PM ^
I just got this (and the matching tshirt) I really like stuff from this company, and they have really nice shirts. I have a handful of designs from them, all screen printed.
https://themittenstate.com/collections/university-of-michigan/products/…
I do want to advocate for screen printing though. When done properly, the design should last years and years. If you're buying tshirts, I would absolutely make sure they are screen printed.
If you've bought a shirt online in the last 5 years, and the design really starts to break off the shirt quickly in the Dryer, then the shirt is most likely DTG (direct to garment). If you ever get a shirt and it smells a bit like vinegar, that is DTG.
DTG is cool, and allows people to have 'on-demand' designs and websites- but it is why you see so much untrustworthy shitty t-shirt sites everywhere.
If you're paying $30 a shirt it should last more than a few washes.
February 5th, 2024 at 8:08 PM ^
Items I still have from the MDen:
'80 gray Michigan sweatshirt with the left sleeve seam starting to separate.
'84 Blue Michigan baseball hat with a cracked plastic adjustment strap in the back. (That was the style.)
'97 National Championship baseball hat.
Michigan Football Helmet purchased in 2014.
2nd Maize fitted baseball hat received this past Christmas. (Still have the 1st Maize baseball cap.)
2023 National Championship fitted baseball hat.
(This is not a advertisement for MDen, just a statement that I prefer their product because they last.)
Also have various hoodies/jersies for hockey, basketball, baseball, and softball. My son wears most of them now.
The slightly higher costs, to me, are worth it.
February 5th, 2024 at 9:14 PM ^
Is using the names from the roster against CLC rules?
I posted this shirt idea below, but forgot to ask that important question..
February 5th, 2024 at 9:59 PM ^
May 1997 sweatshirt is looking great! Hasn’t been off the hanger in over a decade 😂
February 6th, 2024 at 2:21 PM ^
I got a rose bowl and national championship shirt/sweatshirt from UGP. I like both of them and they seem good quality. They also indirectly support the site (Seth you should also get an affiliate link to the UGP main Michigan store).