Having a unique uniform for the Army-Navy Game has become as much a part of the tradition of the rivalry as the march on and the postgame alma mater in recent years. Navy showed off their look for this week’s Army-Navy Game last week, and today we got our first look at what Army will be wearing for the game this weekend in Philadelphia.
Nike’s fresh new look for Army is designed to honor the 10th Mountain Division, formed in 1943. The unit trained in mountain conditions and included Bill Bowerman, who later helped co-found Nike. The design elements of the new Army uniform include a panda patch honoring the patch worn by members of the 10th Mountain Division. The design is seen on the cleats to be worn this weekend.
The specifics of the uniform follow the mold set by Nike’s uniforms with a reduced weight and increased durability to allow for more flexibility and motion for the players. The uniform is also designed to allow for maximized cooling to keep players from exhausting themselves quickly.
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