New Jerseys this year?

[Stevoman]

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/status/1116132965778694145

I really like our current look and so I don't know if I want a change.

[BATKINSON001]

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos/status/1116132965778694145

I really like our current look and so I don't know if I want a change.

Well, with the change in supplier, you had to know that new ones would be coming.

What I would like to know is if there will be a logo change this time and if so, what.

Time will tell.

[paulwoods13]

The Stamps Store tweeted a reply to a fan that all teams are wearing only one helmet this year. The good news is that means Stamps are gonna wear their red helmets for all games, getting rid of the black and mirrored versions. Hopefully this bodes well for Calgary de-emphasizing black elsewhere on the uni.

As for Argos, I have to assume we'll wear Oxford Blue helmets but guess we'll find out whenever the new unis are unveiled. I'm guessing any such announcement will be delayed until after the CBA is settled.

[gilthethrill]

I must admit I am worried about the new uniforms going "busy" and tossing aside Argo/CFL tradition. Montreal basically copied the Houston Texans with a lousy new logo and I fear the Argos will try to capture a Tennessee Titans look. I hope I am wrong.

[ArgoZ]

I must admit I am worried about the new uniforms going "busy" and tossing aside Argo/CFL tradition. Montreal basically copied the Houston Texans with a lousy new logo and I fear the Argos will try to capture a Tennessee Titans look. I hope I am wrong.

New uni's, I think you will be right. The modern trend will look fine. A can see a little more Cambridge blue accents in the socks and striping, but this will likely be our look. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZ-2qemX4AAa9PH.jpg

[BATKINSON001]

New uni's, I think you will be right. The modern trend will look fine. A can see a little more Cambridge blue accents in the socks and striping, but this will likely be our look. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZ-2qemX4AAa9PH.jpg I don't like the number design. Looks like pointy crap.

[paulwoods13]

I don't like the number design. Looks like pointy crap.

I think there is just about zero chance that the new Argo unis will copy the Titans' one-year-old design all the way down to the shape of the number font. That would be insane.

[Will]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Poll Question: The <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TorontoArgos</a> are going to unveil their new jerseys in May. <br><br>Should the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Argos</a> return to their &quot;Boat Logo&quot; (or a modern up to date take on it) that they wore from 1976-1988? Poll is open to Argo fans and all other fans as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArgosFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArgosFootball</a></p>&mdash; CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/1117087118323482626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[Argo57]

I think there is just about zero chance that the new Argo unis will copy the Titans' one-year-old design all the way down to the shape of the number font. That would be insane.

Canada’s team and 17x World Champions set the trends and copy nobody!

[ArgoGabe22]

No way MLSE messes with the jerseys. I heard for the most part, every team will look the same. Only Montreal is having a makeover.

[Argo57]

No way MLSE messes with the jerseys. I heard for the most part, every team will look the same. Only Montreal is having a makeover.

That is what was originally reported, agreement with New Era with changes down the road.

[matthew]

I hope note. I just got my new Argos licence plates!

[matthew]

I actually like montreal's new look. Their new unis not as "busy" as the previous ones and after reading about the design concept behind it, the logo is a the next best idea short of returning to the trident.

But I do agree, if we go away from the classic look we have now to something the titans have, no jersey sales to me! I have been watching some late 60's early 70's games lately and I personally wish we'd go back to the "A" helmet. But I know the boat logo is most everyones fav on here.


I must admit I am worried about the new uniforms going "busy" and tossing aside Argo/CFL tradition. Montreal basically copied the Houston Texans with a lousy new logo and I fear the Argos will try to capture a Tennessee Titans look. I hope I am wrong.

[AngeloV]

I actually like montreal's new look. Their new unis not as "busy" as the previous ones and after reading about the design concept behind it, the logo is a the next best idea short of returning to the trident.

But I do agree, if we go away from the classic look we have now to something the titans have, no jersey sales to me! I have been watching some late 60's early 70's games lately and I personally wish we'd go back to the "A" helmet. But I know the boat logo is most everyones fav on here.

I like the new Montreal uniforms too. Regarding the Argos logo, I’m good with the boat, the current shield with the A, the block A from the ‘91 GC. Just don’t ever go back the the Jason logo or the ‘89-90 New York Giants like one.

[Stevoman]

The Stamps Store tweeted a reply to a fan that all teams are wearing only one helmet this year. The good news is that means Stamps are gonna wear their red helmets for all games, getting rid of the black and mirrored versions. Hopefully this bodes well for Calgary de-emphasizing black elsewhere on the uni.

As for Argos, I have to assume we'll wear Oxford Blue helmets but guess we'll find out whenever the new unis are unveiled. I'm guessing any such announcement will be delayed until after the CBA is settled.


I'm curious what the reason is behind this. I really enjoy the variety that comes with 2 helmets. NFL teams are only allowed to have one and I always thought that was too restrictive and way less fun.

[R.J]

I'd be good with either of these options if the team ever decided to return to some form of boat logo, but no thank you to bringing back the brown ball version.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some proposed ideas of what perhaps an updated &quot;Boat Logo&quot; look could possibly resemble.......<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Argos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TorontoArgos</a> <a href="https://t.co/5GELbAnIzY">pic.twitter.com/5GELbAnIzY</a></p>&mdash; CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/1117213760811405313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2019</a></blockquote>
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I didn't mind the one they used in the schedule game of thrones style video either, nor the one for the Shipyard.
https://www.argonauts.ca/2018/12/20/2019-schedule/
https://www.argonauts.ca/shipyard/

[matthew]

I would agree with preference to the left. Modern take on what is clearly an old favourite.

[paulwoods13]

The one on the left is better IMO, but I am in favour of restoring the original logo, including the "football brown" ball.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFL</a> updated their helmet guide for 2019 - a few notable removals / changes - BC will go back to main logo on helmet - CGY No black helmets - EDM removes green helmet - TOR removes white helmet <a href="https://t.co/3QF74IMNhZ">pic.twitter.com/3QF74IMNhZ</a></p>&mdash; Nelson Hackewich (@NelsonHackewich) <a href="https://twitter.com/NelsonHackewich/status/1117793314953023490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[argolio]

"TOR removes white helmet"

I like that. Was never a fan of white helmets.

[Shipyard]

No way MLSE messes with the jerseys. I heard for the most part, every team will look the same. Only Montreal is having a makeover.



i've heard the same.
TV numbers may go (most teams are getting rid of these due to variety of reasons)
One helmet

[paulwoods13]

Two teasers from New Era have been released. It's clear we are getting Cambridge Blue numbers (with piping) on both white and Oxford jerseys. I've been waiting for Cambridge numbers on the white jersey since we got rid of that look (Argos' best look ever, IMO) in 1980. Interested to see how the Oxford jerseys look, but based on the small teasers I think our jerseys are gonna look really, really sharp.

[dmont]

I really hope that, in addition to the new jerseys, they will roll out the full line of new merch by New Era. The Argo swag has been horrible the last few seasons.

[gilthethrill]

Two teasers from New Era have been released. It's clear we are getting Cambridge Blue numbers (with piping) on both white and Oxford jerseys. I've been waiting for Cambridge numbers on the white jersey since we got rid of that look (Argos' best look ever, IMO) in 1980. Interested to see how the Oxford jerseys look, but based on the small teasers I think our jerseys are gonna look really, really sharp.

Where did you see these Paul? They sound really nice! I really thought the white jerseys that Cibasu and Richardson displayed at the draft party last where spectacular as well.

[AngeloV]

Where did you see these Paul? They sound really nice! I really thought the white jerseys that Cibasu and Richardson displayed at the draft party last where spectacular as well.

Link to Argos twitter. Tweeted at 8:01 this morning. I can't embed the actual tweet. Damn office watchdogs.

https://twitter.com/TorontoArgos?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eser p%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

[Wobbler]

https://i.postimg.cc/vH62K6FT/D6-DY0-VNX4-AACWn2.jpg

(I can't embed that tweet either, Angelo. I'm not sure why not)

[gilthethrill]

Thanks Wobbler ( and good on AV for complying with office policies).... I think my fear has subsided....those uniforms look damn fine!

[Argo57]

https://i.postimg.cc/vH62K6FT/D6-DY0-VNX4-AACWn2.jpg

(I can't embed that tweet either, Angelo. I'm not sure why not)

So far so good, looks really nice.
Argos look like they will remain the best dressed team in professional football.

[Stevoman]

The addidas white jerseys that we've had the past few years were my favourite from any era and so while I can understand the excitement from this photo for the new jersey, I'm going to be missing what we had. I do like that the team seems to change every 7 years or so but I'm not ready to move on. On the positive side, when the Argos tweak their uniforms, they win the Grey Cup shortly after:

1991 - Introduction of the A on shoulders and helmets
1996 - Jason Logo on shoulders and helmet (fixing the awful 1995 first version of the Jason logo - no one was winning looking like that!)
2012 - Stripes on sleeves of jersey and first version of current look
2017 - Stripes added on helmets with navy face bar and introduction of the white helmet

Of the last 30 years, Jason logo is in the lead with 3 Grey Cups, A shield with 2, A logo with 1.

[Stevoman]

https://i.postimg.cc/vH62K6FT/D6-DY0-VNX4-AACWn2.jpg

(I can't embed that tweet either, Angelo. I'm not sure why not)

What's interesting is that if you zoom in and look at the numbers on the shoulders, barely visible in the photo, but it looks like the numbers are navy with the light blue piping like normal. So the numbers will be light blue on the front and back and the shoulders the opposite? I'm not sure if I've ever seen that before.

[paulwoods13]

This looks slick:

https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/59900857_2275674692520654_4420936706811756544_n.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=bc5464eaf665341cd899e729589282fa&oe=5D5FC166

[ArgoGabe22]

I like the light blue numbers on white but not liking the blue on blue. My favorite Argos of all time was probably the 60's retros Reebok released when they had one (50's, 60's and 70's) every season.

[AngeloV]

I like the light blue numbers on white but not liking the blue on blue. My favorite Argos of all time was probably the 60's retros Reebok released when they had one (50's, 60's and 70's) every season.

I agree. It's not easy to read the numbers from a distance. If they were going to go blue on blue, it should be darker blue numbers on lighter blue jerseys. I would prefer dark jerseys with white numbers though.

[jerrym]

https://i.postimg.cc/vH62K6FT/D6-DY0-VNX4-AACWn2.jpg

(I can't embed that tweet either, Angelo. I'm not sure why not)

Love the look.

[Argo57]

This looks slick:

https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/59900857_2275674692520654_4420936706811756544_n.jp g?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=bc5464eaf665341cd899e729589282fa&oe=5D5FC166

It will be interesting to see how the rest of the ensemble looks Paul.

[ArgoZ]

I agree. It's not easy to read the numbers from a distance. If they were going to go blue on blue, it should be darker blue numbers on lighter blue jerseys. I would prefer dark jerseys with white numbers though.

Looks like white numbers on the shoulders of the blue jersey. Interesting concept having them differ from the chest numbers.

[paulwoods13]

Looks like white numbers on the shoulders of the blue jersey. Interesting concept having them differ from the chest numbers.

That's what I thought on first glance but after looking again I'm not sure the numbers aren't light blue with white piping. Hard to tell on my monitor.

[Stevoman]

That's what I thought on first glance but after looking again I'm not sure the numbers aren't light blue with white piping. Hard to tell on my monitor.

If you zoom in, especially on a phone, it's easier to see that the numbers on the shoulders is opposite of the chest and back. This is the case for both the blue and the white jersey. I don't think I've ever seen that before and will reserve judgment until I see it on the players on the field.

[timlb01]

Where can I see the uniform reveal today? Cannot find anything anywhere.... this is always frustrating.

[gilthethrill]

I agree. It's not easy to read the numbers from a distance. If they were going to go blue on blue, it should be darker blue numbers on lighter blue jerseys. I would prefer dark jerseys with white numbers though.

Well we can take turns squinting down at the field beginning June 22nd.

[gilthethrill]

It will be interesting to see how the rest of the ensemble looks Paul.

Ensemble??? Ensemble??? I can't believe you used that term....what is this Fashion Television with Jeanie Becker?

[Will]

Not a fan.

https://shop.realsports.ca/pages/toronto-argonauts (https://shop.realsports.ca/pages/toronto-argonauts)

[gilthethrill]

The away jerseys that are shown are.....SPECTACULAR!!!!!!! Love them!!!!!! Have that 70's feel.....although they are missing the double blue stripes on the sleeves....

[timlb01]

Very disappointing.... I really liked the stripes we had on the sleeves. Hopefully this leads to the boat logo returning on the sleeves next year.

[ArgoGabe22]

The jerseys blow. I hope that's just a generic pic and not the actual thing. I like the colours of the away jersey but its way too simple. Looks like those Exco/Fubu jerseys but for women.

[Argo57]

Ensemble??? Ensemble??? I can't believe you used that term....what is this Fashion Television with Jeanie Becker?

What’s Fashion Television and who is Jeanie Becker?😛
If they properly accessorize the new uniform could really pop...all kidding aside, the rest of the uniform may pull it all together but the jersey alone is so plain I don’t think I’d be interested in buying one.
I’d say from a merchandizing standpoint this is rather underwhelming.

[BATKINSON001]

They’re up on the real sports site

[Stevoman]

Yes, this is disappointing. While I was not wanting to change from 2016-18 jerseys/helmets, I was still curious what the light blue numbers would look like. The numbers look good but please put some stripes on the sleeve! That's really all they would need in order to look quite sharp.

I know that it will look quite different on the players themselves but I agree that there's not much here for the retail version.

I am also quite disappointed with the lack of "reveal" today. Across social media sites, it was said that May 15th would be the day that all jerseys would be revealed. I checked my twitter probably every hour today and there has been no postings across any CFL platform.

Seeing it in an online shop is not the way that fans are supposed to see the new uniforms. The replica's never look as good, plus we need to see the pants and helmet. It's especially frustrating considering we know that they were professionally photographed.

Perhaps it was the news of the CBA that they didn't want to distract from?

Oh and James Franklin is now #8?

[Argo57]

Yes, this is disappointing. While I was not wanting to change from 2016-18 jerseys/helmets, I was still curious what the light blue numbers would look like. The numbers look good but please put some stripes on the sleeve! That's really all they would need in order to look quite sharp.

I know that it will look quite different on the players themselves but I agree that there's not much here for the retail version.

I am also quite disappointed with the lack of "reveal" today. Across social media sites, it was said that May 15th would be the day that all jerseys would be revealed. I checked my twitter probably every hour today and there has been no postings across any CFL platform.

Seeing it in an online shop is not the way that fans are supposed to see the new uniforms. The replica's never look as good, plus we need to see the pants and helmet. It's especially frustrating considering we know that they were professionally photographed.

Perhaps it was the news of the CBA that they didn't want to distract from?

Oh and James Franklin is now #8?

Collectively the uniform may turn out nice but the jersey itself is rather boring, outside of the “Toronto” or “Argonauts” on the jersey looks too generic.....disappointing and may not bode well for sales.

[matthew]

I am with you the sleeve stripes were great. These stink.

[dmont]

Everybody, welcome the St. Mike's Argonauts!

Couldn't give us stripes or the logo or something???

[Will]

A tweet from the league suggests that the jerseys were leaked a week early.

[ArgoZ]

I’m with the overwhelming consensus that the jerseys would have looked great with a logo or stripes. Hard to believe this was not implemented. I wonder who, if anyone, on the Argos side approves these? Did someone like Bill Manning see a preview and say “yup, looks good, we will sell boatloads!” Funny, I do agree that the Argos complete uni will look sharp, but you have got to get the fans involved and jerseys are popular sellers. BMO stands are full of them and I doubt we will see many new ones this year. Disappointing.

[Argo57]

I’m with the overwhelming consensus that the jerseys would have looked great with a logo or stripes. Hard to believe this was not implemented. I wonder who, if anyone, on the Argos side approves these? Did someone like Bill Manning see a preview and say “yup, looks good, we will sell boatloads!” Funny, I do agree that the Argos complete uni will look sharp, but you have got to get the fans involved and jerseys are popular sellers. BMO stands are full of them and I doubt we will see many new ones this year. Disappointing.

Can’t see shelling out $200+ for basically a practice jersey.

[paulwoods13]

I'm waiting for official release announcement before getting worked up. The jerseys on real sports may not be exactly what the team is going to wear, especially if the release was leaked ahead of schedule. (Altho it was reported last week that yesterday was release day. Last week's teasers were pretty slick league-wide, so I can't imagine that either the league or New Era won't do an equally splashy rollout of the full look.)

[DoubleBlue_Red]

I don't know what people are moaning about. The jersey looks like a throw-back to the 1991-1994 jersey, minus the 'A' logo on the shoulder.

The numbers are light blue instead of white for a change. Looks fine.

The only thing I could see having issue with is the 'Toronto' text on the front. Not terrible.

Its a minimalist design that will look fine with the rest of the equipment.

[matthew]

People are expressing their opinion as you have done here with appreciation from all of us.

These are just missing an element which many here, including me, say is the stripes.


I don't know what people are moaning about. The jersey looks like a throw-back to the 1991-1994 jersey, minus the 'A' logo on the shoulder.

The numbers are light blue instead of white for a change. Looks fine.

The only thing I could see having issue with is the 'Toronto' text on the front. Not terrible.

Its a minimalist design that will look fine with the rest of the equipment.

[Will]

People are expressing their opinion as you have done here with appreciation from all of us.

These are just missing an element which many here, including me, say is the stripes.

Yep, my primary objection is with the lack of stripes. Their absence is significant enough to greatly impact my opinion of the jerseys.

[paulwoods13]

I love good striping, and I'm guessing that the jerseys will have stripes despite what the pix show. But imo the way numbers are treated is the most important element of the jersey, and these ones are gonna look sharp with Cambridge plus accent piping. The 1991-94 jerseys were very nice, but sleeve stripes were barely there and the numbers were monochrome with no piping.

Aside from all that, we need to see the full uni, including pants, socks and helmets. I'm betting it looks very cool, but all bets are off if we go back to same colour jerseys and pants.

[gilthethrill]

I love good striping, and I'm guessing that the jerseys will have stripes despite what the pix show. But imo the way numbers are treated is the most important element of the jersey, and these ones are gonna look sharp with Cambridge plus accent piping. The 1991-94 jerseys were very nice, but sleeve stripes were barely there and the numbers were monochrome with no piping.

Aside from all that, we need to see the full uni, including pants, socks and helmets. I'm betting it looks very cool, but all bets are off if we go back to same colour jerseys and pants.

This exactly why I refer to Paul as "The Voice of Reason".

[argofan81]

I don't know what people are moaning about. The jersey looks like a throw-back to the 1991-1994 jersey, minus the 'A' logo on the shoulder.

The numbers are light blue instead of white for a change. Looks fine.

The only thing I could see having issue with is the 'Toronto' text on the front. Not terrible.

Its a minimalist design that will look fine with the rest of the equipment.

From a fan perspective, if you were to buy a blank jersey (i.e. no cresting of name/number), what are you left with? Either a plain dark blue jersey with Toronto on the front or a plain white jersey with Toronto on the front. Without stripes or logo, how is anyone other than an Argo fan going to know that a blank jersey is a Toronto Argonauts jersey? And for what it is worth, I rarely buy crested jerseys...I own three -- a personalized one, a Pinball one and most recently a Ricky Ray jersey. I own several jerseys but all the others are blanks. I usually don't buy crested jerseys due to the high player turnover across the league. If the look remains as is on the Real Sports website, why would I or anyone else buy a blank?

P.S. This was also a major critique I had with even last year's jerseys, without a logo, it is difficult for the casual fan to identify it as a Toronto Argonauts jersey. Yes with the full uniform (pants and helmets, etc.) it may look fine, but fans don't wear full uniforms.

[Neely2005]

Not a fan. I don't like the numbers on the shoulders.

[ArgoZ]

Not a fan. I don't like the numbers on the shoulders.

The numbers are usually on the shoulders so as to make room for an awesome logo or design on the sleeves. When I look at these jerseys I can’t help but see such a large blank sleeve. I really hope something is going there, looks so silly without. The boat logo with a blue sail to match the numbers would look terrific. At worst, we get a year of blanks and after bad sales, we get boat logo on sleeves next year!

[matthew]

Aside from the stripes the reveal has been botched by league. Could have grabbed some headlines once they knew about cba by saying jersey launch delayed by a big announcement and then issued a new date grabbing headlines again a few days later. Many fans around different boards wondering what happened to the “launch”? Certainly went from a hard to a soft one that’s for sure.

[timlb01]

Aside from the stripes the reveal has been botched by league. Could have grabbed some headlines once they knew about cba by saying jersey launch delayed by a big announcement and then issued a new date grabbing headlines again a few days later. Many fans around different boards wondering what happened to the “launch”? Certainly went from a hard to a soft one that’s for sure.

I have not seen any other teams jerseys online anywhere. What happened.... there should have been at least a statement from the League saying it was delayed for whatever reason. I am sure New Era wants to put on a big show. This is an important expansion of their business. Maybe there were issues getting the players out that were going to wear and display the new look. Very disappointing.

[Tipper1983]

I'm very disapointed, The colours are fine and are what one would expect but honestly the rest looks cheap. My highschool threads from 20 years ago (Also a double blue colour scheme) look more professional and polished.

[ArgoRavi]

I am pretty sure that the league tweeted a day or two ago that the launch has been delayed by a week.

[matthew]

I went through their feed and unless I missed it saw nothing. Even so fair to say hasn’t been a clean launch.
I am pretty sure that the league tweeted a day or two ago that the launch has been delayed by a week.

[timlb01]

Only the Riders and us have the New Era jerseys on there websites. The Lions have lots of New Era merchandise and so do a couple of other teams. Interesting to see how uncoordinated this has been.

[Will]

I went through their feed and unless I missed it saw nothing. Even so fair to say hasn’t been a clean launch.

I saw the tweets as well, but they were in reply to other people's inquiries. Wasn't a stand-alone tweet.

[BayArgonaut]

Old guys complaining, thats it.

[BATKINSON001]

I like the numbers for both home and away. Though the jerseys need a team logo at the very least.

[AngeloV]

Old guys complaining, thats it.

Hey, I’m old (relatively speaking), and I haven’t complained. As long as they never bring back something like that ‘95 version with big logo and small number on the front, I’m good. I never have a problem with plain and simple.

[doubleblue]

Old guys complaining, thats it.

I like to consider myself as a Good Old Boy. :)

[ArgoGabe22]

Old guys complaining, thats it.

I disagree. If these are the in fact the actual jersey, then they're the worst jerseys we've had since '95. Way too bland. There needs to be stripes there somewhere. And i'n in the U30 demographic.

[argofan81]

From a fan perspective, if you were to buy a blank jersey (i.e. no cresting of name/number), what are you left with? Either a plain dark blue jersey with Toronto on the front or a plain white jersey with Toronto on the front. Without stripes or logo, how is anyone other than an Argo fan going to know that a blank jersey is a Toronto Argonauts jersey? And for what it is worth, I rarely buy crested jerseys...I own three -- a personalized one, a Pinball one and most recently a Ricky Ray jersey. I own several jerseys but all the others are blanks. I usually don't buy crested jerseys due to the high player turnover across the league. If the look remains as is on the Real Sports website, why would I or anyone else buy a blank?

P.S. This was also a major critique I had with even last year's jerseys, without a logo, it is difficult for the casual fan to identify it as a Toronto Argonauts jersey. Yes with the full uniform (pants and helmets, etc.) it may look fine, but fans don't wear full uniforms.

And now the blank jerseys are up on Real Sports Apparel....nothing to identify that it is an Argos jersey....just a blue or white jersey from Toronto

[AngeloV]

And now the blank jerseys are up on Real Sports Apparel....nothing to identify that it is an Argos jersey....just a blue or white jersey from Toronto

Not entirely true. It says Toronto on the front, and the CFL Logo is above it.

[argofan81]

Not entirely true. It says Toronto on the front, and the CFL Logo is above it.

Hense my reference to a "blue or white jersey from Toronto". Still horrible for brand recognition, in my opinion. One can only hope that the reasoning is to implement a new logo next year without having to waste a ton of unsold jerseys with the current logo on them.

[AngeloV]

Hense my reference to a "blue or white jersey from Toronto". Still horrible for brand recognition, in my opinion. One can only hope that the reasoning is to implement a new logo next year without having to waste a ton of unsold jerseys with the current logo on them.

Understood, but my point was the CFL logo identifies that it is an Argos jersey.

[gilthethrill]

Understood, but my point was the CFL logo identifies that it is an Argos jersey.

I guess, but what other sports team puts out a new jersey (or any jersey for that matter) without the team logo?

[Argo57]

I guess, but what other sports team puts out a new jersey (or any jersey for that matter) without the team logo?

Good question, $200.00 for one of these is a bit of a joke IMO.

[Neely2005]

Good question, $200.00 for one of these is a bit of a joke IMO.

$200? I wouldn't pay $20 for one of these jerseys.

[gilthethrill]

Good question, $200.00 for one of these is a bit of a joke IMO.

$200.00 blank or with numbers and a name on the back?

[Argo57]

$200.00 blank or with numbers and a name on the back?

$184.99 + tax with Name and Number on the Website, I’m assuming customized will be the same price?
I love wearing my current jerseys because they are easily recognized as being Argo jerseys and identify me as a proud Argonaut fan, the new design seems way to generic to me.

[Stevoman]

I guess, but what other sports team puts out a new jersey (or any jersey for that matter) without the team logo?

Sadly, there's quite a few teams out there that do not have a logo on their jerseys. I also cheer for the Seahawks but would never buy one of their jerseys due to not having the hawk on it anywhere.

One week after the supposed launch and still no official reveal. I want to see the full uniform combo. They are going with the same helmets.

[lazycro]

Would anyone who has been an Argos fan for years and has a jersey go ahead and buy a new jersey if it was the same design just under New Era

[matthew]

Launch finally happened with article on 3 down.


https://www.cfl.ca/2019/05/23/new-era-launches-team-uniforms-2019-cfl-season/

[AngeloV]

Would anyone who has been an Argos fan for years and has a jersey go ahead and buy a new jersey if it was the same design just under New Era

I only buy jerseys at clearance prices. I have about 5 jerseys in total. If these new ones go to clearance next year, I will probably buy one. I don't hink they look as bad as the outrage on here suggests.

[argofan81]

Sadly, there's quite a few teams out there that do not have a logo on their jerseys. I also cheer for the Seahawks but would never buy one of their jerseys due to not having the hawk on it anywhere.

One week after the supposed launch and still no official reveal. I want to see the full uniform combo. They are going with the same helmets.

I can understand no logo, or no stripes, but not a lack of both. Even the Seahawks jersey is not just one colour! It is a combination of blue and green, the team colours.

All the other CFL teams have one of stripes or logo on their jerseys. Ours is the only one that has nothing and is plain.

[lazycro]

I only buy jerseys at clearance prices. I have about 5 jerseys in total. If these new ones go to clearance next year, I will probably buy one. I don't hink they look as bad as the outrage on here suggests.

This is kind of what I do, last year I picked up some of those retro boat ones but I like the look of these personally they fit the "Toronto" and MLSE persona personally.

[Antwon]

They're fine except missing something on the sleeve. stripe or logo.
Not sure why we have Toronto on both home and away. Thought one would have Argonauts.

This is on CFL.com. Perhaps a more significant change for 2021?

"Teams will have to notify the league and New Era a year and a half in advance about any potential changes they’d like to make to their look. In talking with equipment managers and teams around the league over the last year-plus, Baetz thinks some teams might be thinking about changes for the 2021 season."

[paulwoods13]

So it's now clear -- to my great surprise -- that we have lost stripes and logo from the jerseys. That's disappointing altho I still think the colour of the numbers (and the piping) looks great. But this (and the helmets) is only half of the equation. We need to see the pants and socks to fully judge the overall look. I'm betting there's a very thin and possibly wave-like stripe on the pants (based on the earlier teaser), just hoping we get contrasting pants/jerseys and contrasting pants/socks with both home and road unis.

[gilthethrill]

I only buy jerseys at clearance prices. I have about 5 jerseys in total. If these new ones go to clearance next year, I will probably buy one. I don't hink they look as bad as the outrage on here suggests.

Remember those merchandise tents when TC was at Erindale? I still wear at #89 practise jersey (pre Spencer Watt) to games, it cost me a mere $20. How I loved going through those piles of jerseys.

[AngeloV]

Remember those merchandise tents when TC was at Erindale? I still wear at #89 practise jersey (pre Spencer Watt) to games, it cost me a mere $20. How I loved going through those piles of jerseys.

Yeah, those were good times. They really need to bring the locker room sale back. I scooped up 5 or 6 CFL footballs over the years which came in handy when I was playing in my touch and flag leagues. They were like brand new and only $20 each. I still have 4 in very good shape.

[gilthethrill]

Yeah, those were good times. They really need to bring the locker room sale back. I scooped up 5 or 6 CFL footballs over the years which came in handy when I was playing in my touch and flag leagues. They were like brand new and only $20 each. I still have 4 in very good shape.

In 2010 there was an Argo golf shirt like what the coaching staff wore. The name "Bart" was sewn on the inside collar. I declined to purchase it. I bought an office chair that once belonged to Cody Pickett off Kijiji instead.

[shayman]

Loved those. My son has the rare "BOATMAN" boatmen jersey.

[gilthethrill]

Loved those. My son has the rare "BOATMAN" boatmen jersey.

OT Shannon Boatman!

[matthew]

Better pictures and story

http://news.sportslogos.net/2019/05/23/cfl-unveils-new-team-uniforms-for-2019/

[Will]

The blue one isn't terrible I guess, but I would've still preferred striping.

The picture on the away ones doesn't allow you to get a full view.

[Wobbler]

It's a New Era indeed: ours are now the dullest jerseys in the league.

[Argo57]

You can see the whole uniform on James Wilder’s Instagram, I’ll leave to to someone more tech savvy to post.

[gilthethrill]

You can see the whole uniform on James Wilder’s Instagram, I’ll leave to to someone more tech savvy to post.

Insta.....Insta...gram???

[Argo57]

Insta.....Insta...gram???

Don’t be afraid of the technology Dean.

[AngeloV]

You can see the whole uniform on James Wilder’s Instagram, I’ll leave to to someone more tech savvy to post.

Oh oh...Paul's not going to be happy. The shoot has him wearing Cambridge blue pants with Oxford Blue line down the side. That means Cambridge dominated head to toe. Sorry Paul, but I like it. Menacing!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0XbMgFkGJ/

[ArgoGabe22]

Terrible. Worst look in league. New Era as a whole, major disappointment.

[Stevoman]

The numbers look great but they definitely need something on the sleeve, especially on the white ones.

[paulwoods13]

Grrr. Pyjama again. Who on earth decided that the tradition of contrasting jerseys/pants/socks was a bad idea? (For the record, it's Oxford Blue head to toe.)

[gilthethrill]

Grrr. Pyjama again. Who on earth decided that the tradition of contrasting jerseys/pants/socks was a bad idea? (For the record, it's Oxford Blue head to toe.)

I don't mind when teams go all whites....but a single colour head to toe is bland and unimaginative.

[Argo57]

Terrible. Worst look in league. New Era as a whole, major disappointment.

Agreed, they royally botched the nicest uniforms in the CFL.

[lazycro]

So sleek, must be for aerodynamics

[AngeloV]

(For the record, it's Oxford Blue head to toe.)

LOL..Sorry, should have stuck to my original instincts and said dark blue head to toe.

[Antwon]

After watching a few clips and some pictures of the preseason game....I think i can live with the new uni's.
The stripe on the pants, contrasting socks, helmet stripe, looks pretty good.
I'll give my final judgement after watching on tv and at the home opener!!

[ArgoZ]

As I expected, the overall uniform looks fine. It just doesn’t translate into a great fan Jersey. The look reminds me of all those years playing Madden or Front Page Sports football, where you would create the Argos but couldn’t get them to look just right, but this is close enough. 😆 I did notice the shade of Cambridge Blue on the helmets doesn’t quite match the numbers on the jersey.

[1971GreyCup]

The verdict is in. The numbers on the new jerseys are unreadable. The in stadium broadcaster my read players and 1150
post game discussion focused on the issue as well.

[paulwoods13]

These unis look excellent up close and directly from the front or back, but the comments that it is difficult to read the numbers on the Oxford jersey are indeed accurate. It's especially problematic with similarly shaped numbers like 3, 6, 8, 9 and 0. Can't tell easily if the ball was caught by No. 80, no. 86, no. 89, etc. At one point Green (19) caught a pass and I was sure it was Edwards (10). Hopefully the contrast will be greater on the white jerseys.

[lazycro]

They looked fine on the telly to me.

[AngeloV]

I don't know if it's the new provider, but watching on line, even Hamilton's numbers were at times hard to make out. The numbers seemed to get squished on the front of the jersey. I thought Mike Jones had switched numbers to 13 most of the night rather than his usual 12.

[1971GreyCup]

These unis look excellent up close and directly from the front or back, but the comments that it is difficult to read the numbers on the Oxford jersey are indeed accurate. It's especially problematic with similarly shaped numbers like 3, 6, 8, 9 and 0. Can't tell easily if the ball was caught by No. 80, no. 86, no. 89, etc. At one point Green (19) caught a pass and I was sure it was Edwards (10). Hopefully the contrast will be greater on the white jerseys.

There was a play in front of us where Green was credited with the catch, but Edwards caught the ball.

Cole Watson #86 and Jimmy Ralph #88 looked virtually the same down the field.

[Argo57]

I don't know if it's the new provider, but watching on line, even Hamilton's numbers were at times hard to make out. The numbers seemed to get squished on the front of the jersey. I thought Mike Jones had switched numbers to 13 most of the night rather than his usual 12.

The replica fan jerseys in the Tigertown store looked strange as well, nameplates and numbers way too low on the jersey.
I also had the same issue as Paul and Angelo, thought Jones had switched numbers and confused Edwards and Green on a couple of plays.
Strange thing is the numbers are more legible watching on the in stadium “Jumbotron”.

[Foxhound]

Hey! I really like the way the bright blue numbers pop against the dark Oxford blue jersey!

https://assets1.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CFL-Argos-Watson-makes-touchdown-catch-1040x572.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkNvoXWJHATGJnaxj6b0IDgz2V8Lek1 N9dkhKAysSQz2rn3SBYoQ

Though I've never liked city names/team names written above the numbers, I may still buy one of the new Argonaut home jerseys. Assuming of course that the blue numbers are indeed as bright as they look in the picture.

:)