Leafs Jersey: Adidas vs Fanatics, Sizing, Etc.

[CanadasTeam]

Thinking about getting a Tavares jersey before the season starts.

Anyone own a Fanatics Breakaway jersey instead of the Adidas? If so what are your thoughts about its quality? Is the fit more comfortable than the Adidas and is the cut basically similar to the old Reebok premiere jerseys?

I have not seen one yet in person but the obvious difference is the Fanatics are priced cheaper. I also learned the logo crest and number/lettering are the same regardless of the jersey size (yes, Adidas size 46 and lower get a smaller crest logo and numbers/lettering), two reasons why I'm leaning towards buying the Fanatics.

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[Nineteen67]

An my experience the Fanatics gear looks like it came from Walmart -wrong colour, crappy material and difficult to return.

 

[KnightsFan110]

The Fanatics jersey looks like complete ass, splurge and get the better quality one. I know we make fun of people that wear them

 

[Mkdaman1818]

Fanatics is terrible. Save up and get an adidas instead. If you buy from coolhockey or icejerseys they have deals that can save you some money. Just don’t do the fanatics.

 

[6ix]

If you’re going to spend the money on a jersey to begin with, just pony up the extra money for the Adidas one.

 

[Scoogs]

Hmm.. I dunno I have to say I'm pretty happy with my Fanatics. I got it from Pro Hockey Life and they used actual stitched letters and numbers in place of the trashy silk screen. That would be my only worry about ordering Fanatics online. The silk screen. But otherwise I'm super comfy in it and I think it looks sharp. No need to blow $200+ in my eyes.

 

[93LEAFS]

I thought the Fanatics felt cheaper when I looked at them earlier in the year. When comparing the Fanatics Arenas Jerseys to the Adidas one. I currently have the new Away JT jersey (will have to figure out how to get a letter put on if he gets one to start) and the Rielly Arenas.

I would recommend using this site. The numbers are stitched on, which is better than what you get at the Arena and a lot of stores, and I think they have a 20% off deal right now on Adidas stuff.

NHL, NFL, MLB Jerseys & Apparel | Official Sports Shop | IceJerseys

I also heard on this year's editions of the Adidas Indio-Edges that they are going back to a regular sized crest. I have no idea where your based out of, but if you really want to see the difference, I recommend just taking a trip down to the ACC and seeing for your self. Just because I wasn't enthused with the Fanatics, doesn't mean you won't be.

 

[BM14]

I thought the Fanatics felt cheaper when I looked at them earlier in the year. When comparing the Fanatics Arenas Jerseys to the Adidas one. I currently have the new Away JT jersey (will have to figure out how to get a letter put on if he gets one to start) and the Rielly Arenas.

I would recommend using this site. The numbers are stitched on, which is better than what you get at the Arena and a lot of stores, and I think they have a 20% off deal right now on Adidas stuff.

NHL, NFL, MLB Jerseys & Apparel | Official Sports Shop | IceJerseys

I also heard on this year's editions of the Adidas Indio-Edges that they are going back to a regular sized crest. I have no idea where your based out of, but if you really want to see the difference, I recommend just taking a trip down to the ACC and seeing for your self. Just because I wasn't enthused with the Fanatics, doesn't mean you won't be.

Pro Hockey Life.
They send them out to a guy who does jerseys for the NHL. Takes a few days.
Exact same font, material and stitching.
Fairly cheap as well.
I've had a few done through them along with my beer league team.

 

[GardinerTheForward]

If you don't watch THG on youtube check him out.

Here is a link to his video on the difference between said jerseys and he has a side by side. He owns waaaay too many jerseys as tou can see from his videos so you can be sure he knows a thing or two about NHL jerseys.

 

[93LEAFS]

Pro Hockey Life.
They send them out to a guy who does jerseys for the NHL. Takes a few days.
Exact same font, material and stitching.
Fairly cheap as well.
I've had a few done through them along with my beer league team.

Oh, I feel I could send it back to Ice-Jerseys or Kleener (where I sent a 2001-2002 St. Pats recently to get Sundin put on). I'll go check them out, all I'll need down is a C or an A, so if they can do it cheaply without me having to pay to ship back and forth I'll definitely hit up the one in Vaughn Mills (seems to be the only one somewhat accessible off the subway line). Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Dzonna]

Thinking about getting a Tavares jersey before the season starts.

Anyone own a Fanatics Breakaway jersey instead of the Adidas? If so what are your thoughts about its quality? Is the fit more comfortable than the Adidas and is the cut basically similar to the old Reebok premiere jerseys?

I have not seen one yet in person but the obvious difference is the Fanatics are priced cheaper. I also learned the logo crest and number/lettering are the same regardless of the jersey size (yes, Adidas size 46 and lower get a smaller crest logo and numbers/lettering), two reasons why I'm leaning towards buying the Fanatics.

@cmorly

 

[BM14]

Oh, I feel I could send it back to Ice-Jerseys or Kleener (where I sent a 2001-2002 St. Pats recently to get Sundin put on). I'll go check them out, all I'll need down is a C or an A, so if they can do it cheaply without me having to pay to ship back and forth I'll definitely hit up the one in Vaughn Mills (seems to be the only one somewhat accessible off the subway line). Thanks for the suggestion.

A C, lastname and all the #s cost $35 or so @ PHL. Really, really happy with all the jerseys they've customized. VMills is the one I deal with, too.

 

[93LEAFS]

A C, lastname and all the #s cost $35 or so @ PHL. Really, really happy with all the jerseys they've customized. VMills is the one I deal with, too.

Yeye, I already have the name and number on. Got it on a early summer sale on IceJerseys.com knowing at the time, if JT got a letter I'd have to figure it out when the season started. I think it was something like 30% off with no shipping, so I felt the deal was too good to turn down. Plus, hyped on the JT signing, and the fact it happened around the time I got cash back from the tax-man.

 

[Cor]

John Tavares probably now holds the record for most jerseys sold before playing for a team.

Has to.

 

[93LEAFS]

John Tavares probably now holds the record for most jerseys sold before playing for a team.

Has to.

Maybe in the NHL. I have a feeling Lebron probably just shattered it in North America. Some of the Real Madrid or Manchester United purchases were probably insane and hold the world record.

 

[CanadasTeam]

I do have an Adidas jersey (AreTnas) and am pleased with it.

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The deal breaker really is the crest/lettering sizing on 46 and below sizes. Adidas consider them as "youth" sizes, I need the smaller size for better fit so I don't swim in it.



This however will change (?) as per @93LEAFS as they may go back to regular crest sizing in the future due to community feedback. I will probably grab one then, for now I'll take a quick trip to Pro Hockey Life here in Durham and check them out instead of going to RealSports downtown.

Edit: Preds comparison, so if you're right next to your buddy at the game or a bar who is a bit larger than you, you'd look like either a kid or are wearing your wife's jersey