Nike x Bumpy Pitch
June 13th, 2011
We’ve been hinting at it for a minute now, and we are excited to officially release the first two graphics from our collaboration with Nike. As we have teased in previous posts, these shirts and graphics are inspired by one of the great rivalries in international soccer – USA v Mexico.
The idea behind this rivalry pack has always been about exploring the rich rivalry between the US and Mexico. The shirts feature elements of domination over one another, but also touch on the element of respect for the rivalry and an understanding that we need our fiercest rivals to always inspire us to be greater.
More images and a deeper breakdown after the jump.
One of the elements that we wanted to play off from a design point of view is that of the eagle. It’s a symbol of strength and pride for both countries and there was always something very interesting about two great rivals sharing a symbol that has so much meaning to both sides.
It’s impossible to do anything rivalry related and not have a focus be on dominating your rival. It’s what it’s all about. I can’t think of any game involving the US National Team that gets fans more hyped up than when we play Mexico. And I think this feeling is mutual amongst Mexican fans. I don’t think there is anything the fans and players like more than to dominate their rival. So we had to put our own twist on that idea and notion.
The US graphic features an eagle that many of us are quite familiar with, clutching a prickly pear and crushing an el tri pendant. The prickly pear is famously seen on the Mexican flag with their eagle sitting above it. So we took that concept and came up with the idea that the US eagle has taken ownership of the prickly pear as a sign of it’s dominance over its rival. Add the eagle crushing an el tri pendant and the concept of dominance seems fairly straight forward now.
Just as with the US graphic, we chose the eagle as the symbol of strength and pride. Here we went with the eagle holding a broken US crest (the same crest from the US graphic) while eating the “don’t tread on me” snake. The el tri pendant that is seen in the US graphic makes a cameo here as well, placed firmly back around the neck of the Mexican eagle. Color wise we went with a pink eagle in part to contrast sharply with the black shirt. And in part based off a lucha libre mask that we found while doing some research that helped inspire the tone of this graphic.
With the domination part squarely taken care of via the graphics, we had to figure out how to make sure that these shirts also paid respect to the idea of rivalries. It was extremely important that we got this point across as well. We decided to go with a print on the inside of the shirt, placed squarely above the heart that talks about the importance of a great rivalry. The story is the same on both, but not the call to action at the end.
And lastly, a co-branding hit that is placed at the opposite corner to the graphic to help balance the look and feel.
The shirts are available in the Bumpy Pitch online store, Nike.com, select Nike Towns and soccer stores across the US.
June 13th, 2011 at 10:38 am
if it’s a different cut, how does it compare to standard BP fit? I assume it’s cut larger (i.e. a M of this would fit like a BP L?)
June 14th, 2011 at 10:48 am
Its a little bit slimmer. Definitely dont size down. either stay the same or if you are in between sizes go with the larger size
June 16th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
[...] have been a number of these independent soccer shops that have been very supportive of our Nike x Bumpy Pitch collaboration and we wanted to say thank you to each and every one of them. We also wanted to make sure that all [...]
June 16th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
[...] have been a number of these independent soccer shops that have been very supportive of our Nike x Bumpy Pitch collaboration and we wanted to say thank you to each and every one of them. We also wanted to make sure that all [...]
June 20th, 2011 at 10:34 am
[...] we continue to look at the US v Mexico rivalry and what it means to people, we sat down with Josh Wolff to get his thoughts on the [...]
June 21st, 2011 at 3:00 pm
[...] Braun in the Nike x Bumpy Pitch USA rivalry t-shirt. Thanks for the support [...]
June 21st, 2011 at 4:30 pm
[...] Braun in the Nike x Bumpy Pitch USA rivalry t-shirt. Thanks for the support [...]
June 24th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
[...] issue of national pride took center stage for Bumpy Pitch, you know the kick butt line of soccer themed shirts. they partnered with Nike to create two [...]
June 24th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
[...] issue of national pride took center stage for Bumpy Pitch, you know the kick butt line of soccer themed shirts. they partnered with Nike to create two [...]
April 15th, 2013 at 3:27 am
Many thanks a lot this publish, it is seriously fantastic!
April 19th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Yes! Finally someone writes about %keyword1%.
April 19th, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Enjoy your blog )
my blog
April 21st, 2013 at 6:25 am
Hello there!
I do think content articles are the most crucial part of a blog site, and you’ve got suceed in doing a superior content on this site. I liked browsing your article and probably will share it with some other. SEO is one other important component of blogging, visit here and we can help you get your page to the best ranking of Google!
April 23rd, 2013 at 5:26 am
What’s Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I have discovered It absolutely useful and it has aided me out loads. I’m hoping to give a contribution & help different users like its helped me. Good job.
April 23rd, 2013 at 6:21 am
I actually wanted to construct a small remark so as to thank you for some of the marvelous items you are posting on this site. My prolonged internet search has finally been recognized with reliable details to exchange with my classmates and friends. I ‘d express that most of us visitors actually are very much blessed to be in a great place with so many wonderful professionals with great techniques. I feel really grateful to have discovered your webpage and look forward to really more fun minutes reading here. Thanks a lot once more for a lot of things.
April 23rd, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Can any one tell me that is there any online course for Search engine optimization, as I desire to learn more concerning Search engine marketing.
April 23rd, 2013 at 4:41 pm
It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d without a doubt donate to this excellent blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to new updates and will share this blog with my Facebook group. Talk soon!
April 24th, 2013 at 2:45 am
Awesome job on this post.Take care !!!
April 24th, 2013 at 3:58 am
This really answered my problem, thank you!Take care!!!
April 24th, 2013 at 4:03 am
Hello there! I have already been looking at your web site to get a even though right now lastly obtained the courage to be able to move forward and provide you with a new shout coming from Kingwood Arizona! Wanted to declare keep on the fantastic career!
April 24th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Unquestionably consider that that you stated. Your favorite justification seemed to be at the web the easiest factor to take into account of. I say to you, I certainly get annoyed whilst other folks think about concerns that they just do not know about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the top and also defined out the entire thing without having side-effects , people can take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks
April 25th, 2013 at 6:01 am
I like examining and that i think this fabulous website got truly utilitarian stuff on there! .
April 26th, 2013 at 5:53 am
Where’s the RSS link?
April 26th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I’m inspired! Very helpful info specifically the ultimate phase
I deal with such information much. I used to be seeking this particular information for a very lengthy time. Thank you and good luck.
April 28th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
{Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I definitely enjoyed reading it, you are a great author.I will make certain to bookmark your blog and will come back from now on. I want to encourage yourself to continue your great work, have a nice evening!|My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find most of your post’s to be exactly I’m looking for. Does one offer guest writers to write content for you personally? I wouldn’t mind producing a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write regarding here. Again, awesome web site!|My partner and I stumbled over here by a different web address and thought I might check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to looking at your web page yet again.|I enjoy what you guys are up too. This kind of clever work and exposure! Keep up the awesome works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll.|Hey there I am so thrilled I found your webpage, I really found you by error, while I was browsing on Yahoo for something else, Regardless I am here now and would just like to say cheers for a fantastic post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to go through it all at the minute but I have book-marked it and also added in your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read more, Please do keep up the fantastic work.|Admiring the hard work you put into your blog and detailed information you provide. It’s awesome to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same old rehashed information. Excellent read! I’ve bookmarked your site and I’m adding your RSS feeds to my Google account.|Hola! I’ve been reading your web site for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Atascocita Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the good job!
April 30th, 2013 at 2:01 am
3-Steps to a successful multilingual website | Web Translations just great!
April 30th, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Thanks for a marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and will often come back later in life. I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great posts, have a nice morning!
April 30th, 2013 at 8:53 pm
Hi there, You have done an incredible job. I will certainly digg it and personally recommend to my friends. I am confident they’ll be benefited from this website.
April 30th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
I’m not sure I understand what you mean.
May 3rd, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Today, size does matter to a woman, and if she tell you she does not mind about the size, obviously she is lying and does not want to hurt your feelings. As a man, it is crucial that you know what you are lacking in read more
May 5th, 2013 at 5:25 am
Hi, how’s it going? I recently discussed this article with a coworker, there was a healthy laugh.
May 6th, 2013 at 6:20 am
If the everything has up with to redecorate you may be wondering what your best options are when dressing your window spaces. Perhaps the options that adidas factory outlet make to insight most immediately are exact styles of curtains and blinds, but how to shutters bank stone island up as an alternative?
Within each category of window dressing there are numberless different styles and varieties. Curtains can differ in the species of fabrics used and most noticeably in their semblance, with an almost limitless choice of colours and patterns on the market.
There are also adidas shoes outlet many varying styles of blinds but they can be broadly defined in terms of roman, calender, venetian and vertical panel blinds. Roman and calender blinds resolution tend to be produced in make-up to whatever manner the slats or panels on vertical and venetian blinds can be made in a orbit of materials including wood, plastic, metal and fabric.
Shutters can sink in fare with either congested or louvred panels, usually made from wood but with susceptible and metal options available. Louvred shutters can also be referred to as Plantation shutters and shutter styles can veer from full-bodied apex (covering the whole window space) to cafe stone island clothing style (across the base of a window lacuna) and tier-on-tier (separate bum and high point panels).
May 6th, 2013 at 7:54 am
Thank you so much for giving everyone an exceptionally nice chance to read articles and blog posts from this web site. It’s always very pleasurable plus packed with a great time for me personally and my office friends to visit your website on the least 3 times weekly to find out the latest items you have. And indeed, I’m always fulfilled with your awesome inspiring ideas you give. Some 3 areas in this posting are truly the very best I have ever had.
May 6th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Are you positive about that?
May 6th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
I think I found your blog via Twitter or maybe it was Facebook. =)
May 8th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
I think a visualized presentation can be better then simply a straightforward text, if information are defined in sketches one can effortlessly be familiar with these.
May 10th, 2013 at 5:45 am
Hello my loved one! I want to say that this article is amazing, nice written and come with almost all vital infos. I would like to look extra posts like this .
May 11th, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Certainly high resolution video quality carries much memory, that’s why it gives you better quality.
May 11th, 2013 at 10:14 pm
This is really attention-grabbing, You’re a very professional blogger. I’ve joined your rss feed and look ahead to seeking more of your wonderful post. Also, I have shared your site in my social networks!
May 13th, 2013 at 6:12 am
Some truly nice stuff on this website , I enjoy it.
May 13th, 2013 at 11:44 am
I have not checked in here for some time as I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are really great quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend.
May 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
Deals pain buy Pings Buy medications withdrawalin so hydrochloride Hcl breathing
May 14th, 2013 at 3:13 pm
you’re in reality a excellent webmaster. The website loading pace is incredible. It sort of feels that you are doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterpiece. you’ve performed a wonderful process on this matter!
May 14th, 2013 at 6:10 pm
Good day! I know this is kinda off topic nevertheless I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest writing a blog article or vice-versa? My site discusses a lot of the same topics as yours and I believe we could greatly benefit from each other. If you’re interested feel free to send me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you! Excellent blog by the way!
May 19th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Fantastic article.Thanks Again. Keep writing.
May 19th, 2013 at 7:07 pm
Incredible! This blog looks just like my old one! It’s on a totally different subject but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Excellent choice of colors!
May 20th, 2013 at 6:06 am
It’s hard to find experienced people in this particular subject, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
May 21st, 2013 at 2:00 am
Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after looking at some of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m certainly happy I found it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back frequently!
May 22nd, 2013 at 2:19 am
Some really nice and useful information on this internet site, as well I believe the design and style has superb features.
May 22nd, 2013 at 8:47 am
Please let me know if you’re looking for a article author for your weblog. You have some really good posts and I feel I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d love to write some articles for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please blast me an email if interested. Kudos!
May 22nd, 2013 at 3:00 pm
These days of austerity as well as relative anxiousness about incurring debt, many people balk resistant to the idea of utilizing a credit card in order to make purchase of merchandise or even pay for any occasion, preferring, instead only to rely on the particular tried in addition to trusted technique of making transaction – cash. However, if you’ve got the cash on hand to make the purchase completely, then, paradoxically, this is the best time to be able to use the credit card for several causes.
May 22nd, 2013 at 6:21 pm
No problem, and further more if you wish for update alerts from this site afterward you have to subscribe for it, it will be a suitable for you Jackson. Have a decent day!
May 23rd, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Thanks in favor of sharing such a good opinion, paragraph is pleasant, thats why i have read it entirely
May 24th, 2013 at 11:08 am
I am curious to find out what blog system you happen to be working with? I’m having some small security issues with my latest site and I’d like to find something more safe. Do you have any solutions?
May 26th, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Utterly written topic material , Genuinely enjoyed searching by way of .
May 28th, 2013 at 4:16 am
Hello, every time i used to check website posts here early in the dawn, because i like to gain knowledge of more and more.
May 28th, 2013 at 9:31 pm
Good post here. One thing I would really like to say is that most professional domains consider the Bachelors Degree as the entry level standard for an online education. While Associate Diplomas are a great way to begin with, completing the Bachelors uncovers many doorways to various professions, there are numerous internet Bachelor Diploma Programs available via institutions like The University of Phoenix, Intercontinental University Online and Kaplan. Another issue is that many brick and mortar institutions give Online types of their certifications but typically for a significantly higher amount of money than the institutions that specialize in online diploma programs.
May 30th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Almost all of whatever you state happens to be astonishingly legitimate and that makes me wonder why I hadn’t looked at this in this light previously. This article really did switch the light on for me personally as far as this topic goes. Nevertheless at this time there is actually one particular factor I am not too comfortable with so whilst I try to reconcile that with the core theme of the issue, permit me observe what the rest of your subscribers have to point out.Nicely done.
May 30th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Just wanna comment that you have a very decent web site , I like the layout it actually stands out.
May 30th, 2013 at 11:58 pm
Greetings from Florida! I’m bored at work so I decided to check out your site on my iphone during lunch break. I love the knowledge you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m surprised at how quick your blog loaded on my cell phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, wonderful blog!
June 2nd, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Just bookmarked your blog. Normally considering reading about this particular topic. Type regards.
June 2nd, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Hi to every one, it’s genuinely a pleasant for me to go to see this site, it contains priceless Information.
June 3rd, 2013 at 7:02 pm
It’s my belief that mesothelioma can be the most dangerous cancer. It’s got unusual features. The more I look at it the harder I am confident it does not work like a real solid tissues cancer. In case mesothelioma is really a rogue virus-like infection, in that case there is the potential for developing a vaccine and offering vaccination for asbestos uncovered people who are really at high risk associated with developing upcoming asbestos associated malignancies. Thanks for revealing your ideas about this important ailment.
June 5th, 2013 at 11:05 am
Extremely beneficial post. I just bookmark your webpage and also wants to be able to say that I have certainly enjoyed while browsing your posts. Thank you for spreading the knowledge with all.
June 5th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
I’m not positive the place you’re finding your information, but good topic. I have to invest a even though discovering out a great deal more or figuring out more. Thank you for magnificent information I was in search of this facts for my mission.
June 6th, 2013 at 7:53 am
Nicely, that is definitely certainly fantastic, nonetheless how about additional alternatives we’ve here? Can you thoughts composing yet another short article relating to them all moreover? Appreciate it!
June 6th, 2013 at 7:57 am
I have found an excellent deal of quite superior content material in your net web-site. I will unquestionably be back once again for lots additional.
June 6th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Do you mind if I quote a few of your articles as long as I provide credit and sources back to your weblog? My blog site is in the exact same area of interest as yours and my visitors would certainly benefit from some of the information you provide here. Please let me know if this alright with you. Many thanks!
June 7th, 2013 at 1:31 am
I really like what you guys are usually up too. Such clever work and reporting! Keep up the good works guys I’ve added you guys to my personal blogroll.
June 7th, 2013 at 6:12 am
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very well written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will certainly comeback.
June 8th, 2013 at 7:19 am
YouTube videos are well-known in entire world, as it is the biggest video sharing website, and I become too happy by watching YouTube video tutorials.
June 9th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Hey, you used to write great, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your great writings. Past few posts are just a bit out of track! come on!
June 16th, 2013 at 8:06 pm
I haven’t checked in here for any although considering that I believed it was obtaining boring, but the final a number of posts are great excellent so I guess I will add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it buddy
June 18th, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Thanks for the marvelous posting! I definitely enjoyed reading it, you could be a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and will often come back down the road. I want to encourage that you continue your great work, have a nice holiday weekend!