Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 7 Report Posted April 7 I'll snag that one at some point. Love the FTRC logo on the back, but I'm partial to the Fear the Roo logo overall. 2 Quote
AkronAlumnus Posted April 7 Report Posted April 7 I ordered one for me and my wife mostly to support the collective—not so much because I’m crazy about the design. I did the same thing with the hat too, even though I don’t really wear hats. It does look pretty nice next to my 'Zippers in Seattle' hat from last year though. 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted April 7 Report Posted April 7 5 minutes ago, AkronAlumnus said: I ordered one for me and my wife mostly to support the collective—not so much because I’m crazy about the design. I did the same thing with the hat too, even though I don’t really wear hats. It does look pretty nice next to my 'Zippers in Seattle' hat from last year though. I just gift money to the collective instead in those circumstances. There is no COGS attached to my donation and I don't have extra clothing that I won't wear taking up space. Seems like a win/win. Either way your support is appreciated. 2 Quote
Zips1991 Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 Why is it so hard for us to do something like this? Maybe it can happen now that we have BSN as part of the deal. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YSUNK226 Quote
Zippy87 Posted April 15 Author Report Posted April 15 15 minutes ago, Zips1991 said: Why is it so hard for us to do something like this? Maybe it can happen now that we have BSN as part of the deal. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YSUNK226 I would imagine this is exactly what we can expect soon. Quote
WeRise225 Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 Went to Rally House in Fairlawn today and they had an Akron University shirt. How does that even get approved for sale, the correct name is on the seal on the shirt too. Found it online as well. 3 1 Quote
Zips1991 Posted April 25 Report Posted April 25 Women's soccer is doing a pop-up team store through BSN Sports. Great way to support the program and great way for fans to get some nice Nike gear. Plus, it's great for men's soccer fans too as it all says "Akron Soccer" and not gender specific. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GOZIPS26 2 Quote
kreed5120 Posted April 26 Report Posted April 26 3 hours ago, Zips1991 said: Women's soccer is doing a pop-up team store through BSN Sports. Great way to support the program and great way for fans to get some nice Nike gear. Plus, it's great for men's soccer fans too as it all says "Akron Soccer" and not gender specific. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GOZIPS26 What I've read online is schools only receive ~2%-~10% of the purchase price. If the goal is to support the program it's probably just best giving them a $10, $20, or whatever donation via day of giving link. It only makes sense to purchase from BSN store if you see items that you really want. Quote
Zips1991 Posted May 7 Report Posted May 7 Came across this on ebay and bought immediately. Probably fake but I'll always have it to remember his game winner! 4 1 Quote
WeRise225 Posted May 7 Report Posted May 7 18 minutes ago, Zips1991 said: Came across this on ebay and bought immediately. Probably fake but I'll always have it to remember his game winner! Wish UA sold jerseys..... Even if that's fake it looks pretty good. 2 Quote
Zips1991 Posted May 13 Report Posted May 13 Some team-issued gear being sold on ebay from a seller in Akron. Guessing he had some sort of contact with the program. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=330cfbplug&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m2548.l49496 Quote
akzipper Posted May 13 Report Posted May 13 4 hours ago, Zips1991 said: Some team-issued gear being sold on ebay from a seller in Akron. Guessing he had some sort of contact with the program. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=330cfbplug&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m2548.l49496 I have a saved eBay search for "Akron Zips Nike" that I check out every week or so. It's my go-to for all my Zips gear now. Tons of team issued stuff shows up on there. I'm assuming it's all surplus that the players and coaches didn't need. But I have gotten an awesome Zips Football hoodie, a game worn football jersey, Akron/LBJ basketball quarter zip and two other Akron Nike pullovers. All came brand new with tags and everything. 3 Quote
Zips1991 Posted May 13 Report Posted May 13 1 hour ago, akzipper said: I have a saved eBay search for "Akron Zips Nike" that I check out every week or so. It's my go-to for all my Zips gear now. Tons of team issued stuff shows up on there. I'm assuming it's all surplus that the players and coaches didn't need. But I have gotten an awesome Zips Football hoodie, a game worn football jersey, Akron/LBJ basketball quarter zip and two other Akron Nike pullovers. All came brand new with tags and everything. Yeah, i do the same and it's how I get almost all of my Zips gear. Usually either new or gently used. And usually about half the price of what it would retail for. 3 Quote
Illini Zip Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 Somebody might want to have a long talk with the equipment manager when he returns from his trip to Ibiza. Quote
exit322 Posted Sunday at 11:40 AM Report Posted Sunday at 11:40 AM (edited) On 4/20/2026 at 10:50 PM, WeRise225 said: Went to Rally House in Fairlawn today and they had an Akron University shirt. How does that even get approved for sale, the correct name is on the seal on the shirt too. Found it online as well. Likely the same AI that gave me this soccer t shirt ad Edited Sunday at 11:40 AM by exit322 2 Quote
MDZip Posted Tuesday at 07:32 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 07:32 PM On 5/24/2026 at 7:40 AM, exit322 said: Likely the same AI that gave me this soccer t shirt ad That is awesome. I'd like one of those. 😂 One "football" coach, two players who are no longer playing and one actor who played a youth soccer coach. I'm not that worried about AI taking over just yet. Quote
exit322 Posted Tuesday at 08:00 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 08:00 PM 28 minutes ago, MDZip said: That is awesome. I'd like one of those. 😂 One "football" coach, two players who are no longer playing and one actor who played a youth soccer coach. I'm not that worried about AI taking over just yet. It's so hilariously bad that if it were $15 and not $35, I'd probably have bought one. 1 Quote
monrowe Posted Wednesday at 02:56 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 02:56 PM FYI the RALLY HOUSE and DTLR in Beachwood place has akron zips apparel. Quote
Zippy87 Posted yesterday at 01:04 PM Author Report Posted yesterday at 01:04 PM New gear! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GOZIPS2026 Quote
Zips1991 Posted yesterday at 01:09 PM Report Posted yesterday at 01:09 PM 4 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: New gear! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GOZIPS2026 Very nice! Now, next step is hopefully to get team-specific gear. Especially for football, basketball, and soccer. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted yesterday at 01:17 PM Report Posted yesterday at 01:17 PM It's great to for have the opportunity to purchase a $100 sweatshirt. 1 Quote
Zippy87 Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM Author Report Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM 30 minutes ago, Zips1991 said: Very nice! Now, next step is hopefully to get team-specific gear. Especially for football, basketball, and soccer. This was the email they sent out: Akron Zips Fans, now you have access to the same sideline gear as our teams! We have partnered with Nike and BSN to open our Zips Fan Shop, available until Monday, June 8th! Don’t wait, hit the button below to secure your official sideline gear today! Going forward, each of our sports will launch four (4) of their own fan shops throughout the course of the year, and we will launch this Fan Shop four (4) times each year too, so fans can rep team specific gear and exclusive Akron Zips gear! Be sure to keep an eye out as more information will follow! 22 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: It's great to for have the opportunity to purchase a $100 sweatshirt. The prices seem to be pretty much in line with Nike team gear. At least it's another option for people to buy? 2 Quote
kreed5120 Posted yesterday at 02:33 PM Report Posted yesterday at 02:33 PM I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with it. There is just a reason I choose to never buy Nike team gear unless it's heavily discounted. To each their own. Quote
WeRise225 Posted yesterday at 02:35 PM Report Posted yesterday at 02:35 PM 51 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: This was the email they sent out: Akron Zips Fans, now you have access to the same sideline gear as our teams! We have partnered with Nike and BSN to open our Zips Fan Shop, available until Monday, June 8th! Don’t wait, hit the button below to secure your official sideline gear today! Going forward, each of our sports will launch four (4) of their own fan shops throughout the course of the year, and we will launch this Fan Shop four (4) times each year too, so fans can rep team specific gear and exclusive Akron Zips gear! Be sure to keep an eye out as more information will follow! The prices seem to be pretty much in line with Nike team gear. At least it's another option for people to buy? Kinda weird it seems like a part time thing? It's a start I guess. Quote
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