Notre Dame Football: Ranking all the Shamrock Series uniforms
By Greg Hadley
2013 vs. Arizona State
Like 2015’s jerseys, the 2013 version, which went all-white, is a pretty unusual look for Notre Dame. But unlike 2015, the white uniforms and pants aren’t as visually aggressive and are more in line with what you typically see on a football field.
Some may count that against these jerseys, but there are also some nice touches adidas added that make this thing unique in its own right. The accent colors of gold and green work nicely in a way that is not too in-your-face but certainly not subtle either.
And going back to consistency, the shamrock motif is carried from the helmet to the sleeve to the pants to the gloves, and also fits in with the overall idea of the Shamrock Series. That makes for a clean look that doesn’t try to do too much but impresses all the same. The green outline of the shamrock really pops.
As for the helmet, this one is a little out there, but I still like it. On one hand, it might be easy to miss if you’re not watching too closely, but on the other, it’s a fantastic way to keep the iconic gold helmet while getting the shamrock to stand out. Matte helmets seemed to explode in popularity a few years ago, but the chrome look is just as simple and classy.
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