Brands

[HoosierAloha 30,031]

Why don't people like Nike? Unethical business practices? Their current clients? Legitimately curious

 

About 20 years ago I got rid of my Nike stuff.  I think I only wore it because it's what others were wearing.  I play golf and some soccer.  Adidas has a much better selection and following in those sports.  Nike in golf is just laughable.

[JSHoosier 19,923]

About 20 years ago I got rid of my Nike stuff.  I think I only wore it because it's what others were wearing.  I play golf and some soccer.  Adidas has a much better selection and following in those sports.  Nike in golf is just laughable.

I haven't used much Nike stuff in golf, but I love what I have used.

[HoosierAloha 30,031]

I haven't used much Nike stuff in golf, but I love what I have used.

 

Can't stand Nike equipment.  They've come a long way but they're still vastly inferior to good GOLF brands.  Nike went out and bought the biggest name in golf to try to bolster their brand.  He had to use a Titliest driver until they could make a decent driver. 

[swatford 1,235]

Michigan to dump Adidas, fully convert to Nike by August 2016.

[HoosierRob 1,042]

I've been hoping that IU would switch to Nike for so long. I'm just not an Adidas guy

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

I've been hoping that IU would switch to Nike for so long. I'm just not an Adidas guy

As an Oregonian I'm legally required to agree. I love what Nike does in uniforms. The only area I think Adidas does better is soccer cleats.

[Feathery 4,005]

I personally like both Nike and Addidas. Kids today do have a preference. Michigan just made the switch back to NIKE today. Here is a link of what some recruits and some commits think about Nike vs Addidas.

http://michigan.247sports.com/Bolt/Recruits-React-Michigan-to-Nike-38079384

[Bobman1 2,909]

Nike is way better. We need to switch to the Swoosh, and after hearing what all those recruits said, we should definitely make the switch. Michigan will also be allowed to wear the Jordan Brand for their basketball team.

[CottageGrove 563]

Does Nike still use sweatshop labor? My memory may be hazy on this, but I think IU made some sort of pledge/agreement a while back not to do business with companies that use sweatshop labor.

[Hovadipo 55,253]

Does Nike still use sweatshop labor? My memory may be hazy on this, but I think IU made some sort of pledge/agreement a while back not to do business with companies that use sweatshop labor.

I honestly kind of figured everyone uses sweatshop labor.

[barrettballer 513]

I'm 18 and honestly the draw of a school like Oregon with there really cool Nike jerseys and shoes. Compared to the bland IU jerseys and basic Adidas shoes. It would help with recruiting a lot IMO

[CottageGrove 563]

I honestly kind of figured everyone uses sweatshop labor.

 

Adidas might, but I know they have a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, so maybe there is some sort of loophole with where it's produced.

 

I did a quick search and it looks like IU's site is even a bit gray on the subject. It says upfront that they require certain basic rights. But farther down it talks about a certain percentage being produced this way, and a program to enforce that being put on hold.

 

https://btownbanners.com/topic/7073-brands/page-3#entry179751

[Hovadipo 55,253]

Adidas might, but I know they have a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, so maybe there is some sort of loophole with where it's produced.

I did a quick search and it looks like IU's site is even a bit gray on the subject. It says upfront that they require certain basic rights. But farther down it talks about a certain percentage being produced this way, and a program to enforce that being put on hold.

https://btownbanners.com/topic/7073-brands/page-3#entry179751

So basically...

"We don't support brands that use sweatshop labor. Unless we decide to support a brand that uses sweatshop labor."

[LIHoosier 25,977]

I'm 18 and honestly the draw of a school like Oregon with there really cool Nike jerseys and shoes. Compared to the bland IU jerseys and basic Adidas shoes. It would help with recruiting a lot IMO

Alabama's not doing too shabby being "bland".

[CottageGrove 563]

So basically...

"We don't support brands that use sweatshop labor. Unless we decide to support a brand that uses sweatshop labor."

 

That's how you do it in big time collegiate athletics!

 

Given that info, I support the move to Nike.

[Never Daunted 398]

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Screenshot from that article Feathery posted

[Zeebruh 57]

Nike needs to happen.

[swatford 1,235]

Does Nike still use sweatshop labor? My memory may be hazy on this, but I think IU made some sort of pledge/agreement a while back not to do business with companies that use sweatshop labor.

There was a big uproar at schools across the country about this which was actually what gave Adidas a way in. Not sure what their track record with human labor rights is though.

[barrettballer 513]

Alabama's not doing too shabby being "bland".

But Bama is winning championships lol they don't need any recruiting help

[Bobman1 2,909]

If we switch to Nike, what happens to Thon?