Alright, let’s talk about those White Sox City Connect uniforms. I remember when they first dropped these things, kinda caught me off guard.
First Look
My first reaction? Honestly, I wasn’t totally sold right away. It was just… dark. All black, gothic script saying “Southside”. It felt aggressive, different. Not your classic Sox look, you know? The pinstripes were there, but they were subtle, almost ghost-like. It took a minute to process. It wasn’t the clean white or the standard black jerseys we were used to seeing.
Letting it Sink In
But then I started seeing them more. Saw them on the field during games, saw pictures online, heard folks talking. The team really leaned into that “Southside” identity thing. It wasn’t just a jersey; it was supposed to be about the neighborhood’s vibe, that gritty, hardworking feel. I started looking closer at the details, like the pattern inside the numbers, the way the grey pinstripes worked against the black.
I thought about it more. The South Side does have its own distinct personality within Chicago. It’s not downtown, it’s not the North Side. Trying to capture that? Okay, maybe I could see what they were going for. It started to grow on me a bit. It felt bold, like they were making a statement.
Seeing Them Around
Then you started seeing fans wearing them. Hats, jerseys, t-shirts. At the ballpark, around town. It looked pretty sharp in person, I gotta admit. Especially the full uniform on the players under the lights. It had a certain presence. It wasn’t just a random design; it felt connected to a place, an attitude.
- The all-black look is pretty intimidating on the field.
- The “Southside” script is unmistakable.
- It definitely stands out from other MLB uniforms.
My Take Now
So, where do I land on them now? I’ve come around. I think they did a decent job capturing a specific feel. Are they my favorite Sox uniform ever? Maybe not, I still love the classics. But do I respect the attempt and think they largely succeeded in creating something unique and representative? Yeah, I do. They took a swing, went for something specific to a part of the city’s identity, and it resonates. It feels like a part of the Sox identity now, not just some weird alternate.
It’s solid. It tells a story. And you know exactly what team and what vibe it represents when you see it. That’s pretty much what these City Connect things are supposed to do, right? So yeah, job done, I’d say.
