Why would non members of a pro running group buy their apparel ?

idjogger wrote:

The same reason someone would buy a Boston Celtics on Seattle Seahawks jersey.

Not really... You buy running singlets to run in, not to wear to the airport or to your friend's house on game day.

Actually, the rule of thumb is never wear another man's name. Granted, I find anyone over the age of 12 rocking gear for a team they've never played or worked for to be asinine and simp. It's a free country, though.

JamesD2 wrote:

As far as buying clothing with an athlete's name, the rule of thumb I've always seen is not to wear anything with the name of someone younger than you. As I'm almost 60, that limits me (though I imagine Tracksmith would try to sell Wottle, Benoit, Larrieu, Shorter, Ryun, Liquori, and Beamon singlets for $250 if they thought of it). I do have a few team T-shirts and sweatshirts that I wear when I'm attending or watching those teams' games, so I guess the equivalent would be wearing a NAZ Elite shirt to the Olympic Trials or something. Not sure I would wear that sort of thing in non-running settings, though.

Swoosh!! wrote:

idjogger wrote:

The same reason someone would buy a Boston Celtics on Seattle Seahawks jersey.

Just curious, how old are you?

No judgement

"Judgment," big guy.

Absolutely love these kinds of grammar nazi posts, especially when they're correcting a potentially appropriate use of the word.

Judgement and Judgment are synonymous words and "judgement" is the accepted spelling in British english.

Its like criticise vs. criticize.

Hansons-Brooks cap. Have worn it for every run since Des quit the team. A show of support for the program.

FartKing69 wrote:

I was gifted some NOP gear a while ago. It used to be corny and I was a little embarrassed to wear it because that's something a teenager would wear. Then it become kind of funny and ironic since they became "the banned doping group". Now it's just flat out embarrassing to wear since they're now they "sexual assault-y group". Would have never paid for it. The shirt is very nice though, maybe I'll see if a little alcohol can remove the skull.

You interested in selling the gear? I'd like to buy it. It'd be a shame to remove the skull. I can drop my email if you would like to discuss business.

landon wrote:

FartKing69 wrote:

I was gifted some NOP gear a while ago. It used to be corny and I was a little embarrassed to wear it because that's something a teenager would wear. Then it become kind of funny and ironic since they became "the banned doping group". Now it's just flat out embarrassing to wear since they're now they "sexual assault-y group". Would have never paid for it. The shirt is very nice though, maybe I'll see if a little alcohol can remove the skull.

You interested in selling the gear? I'd like to buy it. It'd be a shame to remove the skull. I can drop my email if you would like to discuss business.

Same, what items and sizes? I'd pay regular retail.

LappedMiler wrote:

Swoosh!! wrote:

I notice BTC etc sell their t shirts, hats and stuff online.

Why would a non member buy the gear??

Do you have any other totally moronic questions to ask? Like "Why is the Armory track an oval, instead of it being one straight line?"

Let me suggest a legitimate question: "Why would Swoosh!! post a question which actually reveals the ability to think for himself/herself?"

This. Dumb question even by Letsrun standards.

Hardloper wrote:

idjogger wrote:

The same reason someone would buy a Boston Celtics on Seattle Seahawks jersey.

Not really... You buy running singlets to run in, not to wear to the airport or to your friend's house on game day.

They don't sell only singlets, Einstein.

I got what I came for and I'll leave you a gift:

https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=11095058

lmb wrote:

I always wanted to buy an old New Zealand uniform, black with the leaf.

But did you want to by it?

This is a great example of how unpopular our sport is. We have to debate if it is reasonable to wear a shirt with the name of a running club we support. If an elite wonders why they can’t get a pro contract, or why companies should invest more in the sport more, look no further.

Same - picked it up at an event. Lovely fitting t-shirt but now restricted to the treadmill and events where no one would identify it!

jamestown bridge wrote:

Some of the answers above, but also because I find it as a way to grow the sport. If I'm wearing a Roots Running Club T or whatever it might come up in conversation around town and I then have the opportunity to spread awareness about the sport.

“Spread awareness”. Who says that? Who even thinks that?

You are a liberal, aren’t you.

Swoosh!! wrote:

idjogger wrote:

The same reason someone would buy a Boston Celtics on Seattle Seahawks jersey.

Just curious, how old are you?

No judgement

Mid 30s

Send me your email . I have a small jacket - original from world cross if your interested.

some people believe time is money.

you are spending your time talking about this (BTC in particular).

in the minds of some, not too dissimilar from buying a shirt that talks about the same.

I own all of the below:

Blue and Green 2021 Nike Singlet

Black and White WR/World Champion 2021 Nike Singlet

BTC Lightning Singlet

Team Kenya 2021 Olympics Singlet & Poncho

Singlet for an unnamed School I did not attend (Only one I'm kinda iffy about owning, - I think I'll specifically only ever use it on those days where my buddies head to the local track for a hard workout or TT and everyone's wearing speedsuits and stuff for countries they obviously did not compete for.)

Not sure about other club gear but OAC gear is crazy expensive. $99 for a pair of shorts, $120 for a sweatshirt, $150 for a hoodie, etc.

I get they need to make money but good Lord who is buying this stuff? Kind of difficult to help grow the sport and rep their gear when it's marketed toward a very small percentage of individuals.