While a tough Navy team shellacked the Black Knights of the Hudson 34-0 in Philadelphia today, the highlight of the game were the Nike-designed uniforms sported by both squads.

Some folks are banging on them, but I think they're fun and pretty sharp (here's the release):

Nike Launches New Army and Navy Football “Enforcer” Uniforms

Next Evolution of Lightweight Football Uniforms to Make Its Debut on Field During Classic Football Matchup

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nike (NYSE:NKE) will debut its new “Enforcer” football uniforms this weekend as one of college football’s most storied rivalries enters into its 109th meeting. The new uniforms, which will be seen for the first time during the Army vs. Navy football game, were developed as the next evolution of Nike’s shrink wrap uniform with high performance materials that will help the athletes perform at their highest standard.

The Nike “Enforcer” uniforms designed for the Army and Navy squads are lightweight, breathable and more form-fitting, enabling superior field performance. The uniforms provide greater moisture management and reduction of grab points while also incorporating inspiration from two of the nation’s military units in its design.

I had a tough time finding many good pictures tonight, but here are the baddest of the bunch:

I always thought it would have been great to have Nike design our PT gear, instead of the sub-par stuff they foist upon us (by the Air Force especially, great job Moseley):

Beyond actually fitting, Nike-designed workout gear--instead of Lighthouse for the Blind or whoever had the contract--would have a shelf-life that extended outside the base and act as a promotional tool. Getting non-military folks to wear Air Force-inspired clothing is a coup, it promotes the service and get this--people would pay for the right to do so!

It should be noted that there's a precedence here, Brooks Brothers designs some of Navy's dress uniforms and Teddy Roosevelt wore Brooks Brothers military uniforms. Oh, and I should also mention that when you let the government design uniforms, this can happen: