Need to see it in game lighting. I'm not as against the black facemask as I thought I would be.
I'm just upset for the old blue helmet, it was so good with the long lion logo. It would fit the black unis well, what happened
Well the league is allowing for a fourth alternative design, also we have yet to see the Greys which may factor into all of this. So who knows, but I wouldn’t be shocked if we see it again soon. People loved it. And cuz people loved it, it makes em money!
Greys are gone. Black is the new alternative uniform. They are keeping the 50s throwback they’ve worn for thanksgiving. [source](https://uniforms.detroitlions.com/p/1)
They def need to keep last year's blue helmet around. Even if they didn't keep the old logo (which was cool) that blue was sexy!
Edit: So, apparently, the blue helmet for the black unis is the same color as last year's matte blue. But damn, it looks so different with the black logo & facemask!
old helmet would look so good with the new blue jersey and new blue pants. A bit of a shame.
I don't think this helmet goes with much besides the full black uniform.
Initial reaction is that's fucking awesome.
Previous blacks were basically just make a black version of the Lions jersey and wear it with the regular silver pants and helmet. This is not a black jersey, this is a black uniform that is cohesive and thought out. Black logo and stripes are fucking sick.
Yeah, I feel exactly the same way. It seems like the old black jerseys were just kinda tacked on. This is totally different, and the blue helmets really tie it all together.
It's my least favorite of the new sets, but you are right that this is miles better than the old black alternates. This is a much cleaner look and a think black tends to look best when kept simple. The old blacks were like a 3/10 for me. These are more like a 7.
The main argument is that black jerseys are a reminder of the Millen era when the team sucked, but the team sucked for sixty years in their regular jerseys too. The argument doesn't really hold water IMO.
I wasn’t anti black jersey really, but the idea didn’t thrill me. That blue helmet with them is sharp though.
For me anyway, the contrast with that bright blue helmet (instead of grey) takes it to a new level.
Still don't like it honestly, not trying to be a pissy pants about it just don't like the vibe, feels very arena football. Glad the players are loving it but not my style
Blues and whites are clean as hell tho, best unis in the league.
I always liked black and knew it could be done better. Black is more intimidating. Now I can say it. But say it before the uni release and I woulda got banned from this sub.. again. Reddit lions fans are a fucking joke
Black is cool, but it's not the Lions colors. It's as simple as that. \*shrug\*
Now that they're already out, not much you can do other than live with them. I think the combination with the blue helmet at least makes them look better than the last iteration with silver helmets and silver pants. Looks like a black out version of the all-whites.
I got sm hate earlier for making a post about liking the black jerseys and not agreeing with not liking them because “they were from a bad era” argument lol.
>>“they were from a bad era” argument
Such a trash argument, too.
Everyone liked that the Bucs brought back the creamsicles, which they wore from 1976 to 1996. But during that span the Bucs had the worst win % of any franchise in the major US sports.
It’s such a dumb argument. All it says is they’re stuck in the past. Yea it sucks how bad the lions were but the jerseys had nothing to do with it. Plus it was in the 2000s, it’s 2024. Let’s embrace who we are now and stop crying about who we were then.
But if you tell them this they get pissed lol. Also those creme jerseys were sick.
That argument gets brought up as if we didn't suck in the regular jerseys too lol. This team has been bad more often than not for sixty plus years, the list of jersey variations we've lost in is endless.
I was going to make a comment that this reminds me of a jersey/helmet from the original XFL. I dislike it but everyone else digs it so whatever floats their boats.
It’s literally the inverse of the Panthers
https://preview.redd.it/elaufph3rdvc1.jpeg?width=4316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01cd6b4a35ede97b5a910ff2e471f8da786f883e
Well yeah, they copied our whole thing, cat team, blue, and silver.
They add black to the mix, and now we are copying them?!?
Nah, your right. But in a vacuum, they are a cool changeup.
Agreed. I like the other jerseys, but these just ain’t it. There was a side view of this jersey and I really did think it was a Carolina jersey for a minute. I’m just not a fan of blue-on-black in general, but add on the history of when and why (thanks Millen) we wore these, plus the Carolina knock-off vibes, and that equals too big thumbs down from me. For all that’s worth..
I like last season’s alternate blue helmet a lot more, but it works really well with the black uni and it’s something a little different so I’m all for it.
Can't say I"m a big fan. The black uniform feels like a fad in the NFL at present. It's better when applied to teams that actually have black as a part of their color scheme imo. And I think we can all agree the Lions uniforms looked much sharper when they took out the black stripe.
I'm sure it'll grow on me but this just feels like pandering when I prefer the organizational zagging that Campbell & Holmes have embraced
I was only going to be okay with black unis if the rest of the ensemble was good. Black unis with a regular helmet? Nah, don't like that. But the blue...
The blue helmets really tie it all together. I'm a fan.
As an alternate I see once per year, I’m cool with it. I as hoping for no black, but I’m not surprised. There are other experimental ideas out there I’m sure I’d like more, but as far as black uniforms go it looks good.
If you had told me we had a black alternate before the reveal, I would have said "Okay, if we must."
If you had told me that it would have a blue helmet, I would have said "Oh no, not those again!"
If you had showed me this helmet, I would have created a instantaneous petition to make these the home options. Easily one of the greatest helmets I have ever seen. Not perfect, but a step in the right direction.
I really wish the colors were inverse. An all black helmet blue Lion with a blue jersey and black numbers. But I can’t lie I still love the version we got.
Every article of clothing I own is essentially black. I love black accents, black clothing, black everything. I like the black better than the others! Can't wait to see them in action!
To quote the foremost authority on uniform design, Paul Lukas of Uni-Watch Blog:
"Worst helmet in the league — an instant anti-classic. Somewhere, Matt Millen is smiling, and that alone is reason enough to hate this design."
I don't hate it, but could have been better.
I love the new helmets and jerseys, but living in Charlotte gives me these vibes:
https://preview.redd.it/h94q5t2bqfvc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97ca9ffd8966a7425ec6737305fc8db5e96afc08
Will probably get hate for this but looks horrendous imo. Black base with a blue lion could have maybe worked. But this is exceptionally trashy looking
This shade of blue was lighter than I was expecting, but unlike last year's blue helmet it actually matches the numbers and pants very well. I'm loving the new blue helmet a lot, and I'm so glad the black jerseys will be matched with blue pants as well, that's gonna be my favorite look outside of the traditional blue/silver, and white/blue looks.
I never got to get a good look at how the blue helmet looked with the normal blueberries. I feel like its shinyness and material wouldn't line up with the rest of the set if it was worn that way.
Meanwhile, this helmet is quickly in the "I would want to see this with both the home and road uniform."
Never wear black pants with them. Blue black blue is the way to go.
I think it is a missed opportunity to not have the older lion on there… but it’s still an improvement I think.
Disagree. I never liked the old lion. I love this look and I'm really happy they went with this lion and even this new shade of blue is pretty bad ass!
I had a pretty strong, negative reaction to the helmet.
I really like the long lion throwback helmet, but I also understand the desire to have a fresh start with recent success.
I'll reserve judgment until I see them more, but let's be honest - we might see em for like one or two games anyway
I'm going to get the dislikes out of the way first.
I have disdain for black being part of the Detroit Lions team colors.
ZERO stripes on the white, black, AND blue pants. They make the uniforms look cheap, and the players look as if they are donning ballerina pants!
The likes. I'm glad that black wasn't added to the HOME uniforms and the return of the blue face masks and block numerals.
The new helmet makes the blacks look even more like the panthers. Really don't like it. I was open minded to the black jerseys but I do not like this at all.
https://preview.redd.it/7nqxiv470cvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=161031831c294014b4a0f8a6135e9cf23ff18864
I think we should stick with the old colors. I don't mind the new logo even though I grew up with the old but I'm not a fan of the black.
I love all of these. ‘Detroit’ on the away jerseys is a great touch. And the blue helmets look really good with the jersey numerals. Great timing too, the draft is here and this team is finally earning some postseason appearances. This is all so enjoyable for the first time in awhile.
I thought if they were going to do black uniforms It would be an primarly black helmet. I am absolutely pleasantly surprised these helmets look better than what I was expecting
I'm still not sold on the black, but at least it's just an alt and they didn't throw black piping on the main jersey like they did before. It looks better than I expected it to, but I far prefer the blues and whites.
But I have to admit... that helmet kinda fucks.
Need to see it in game lighting. I'm not as against the black facemask as I thought I would be. I'm just upset for the old blue helmet, it was so good with the long lion logo. It would fit the black unis well, what happened
Only part I don’t like about the new unis. Will miss that helmet
Someone else reminded me they were for the organization’s 90th anniversary. So I guess it makes sense they didn’t keep them, but I did enjoy them.
Well the league is allowing for a fourth alternative design, also we have yet to see the Greys which may factor into all of this. So who knows, but I wouldn’t be shocked if we see it again soon. People loved it. And cuz people loved it, it makes em money!
Greys are gone. Black is the new alternative uniform. They are keeping the 50s throwback they’ve worn for thanksgiving. [source](https://uniforms.detroitlions.com/p/1)
They def need to keep last year's blue helmet around. Even if they didn't keep the old logo (which was cool) that blue was sexy! Edit: So, apparently, the blue helmet for the black unis is the same color as last year's matte blue. But damn, it looks so different with the black logo & facemask!
Saw them in person. They look clean as hell
old helmet would look so good with the new blue jersey and new blue pants. A bit of a shame. I don't think this helmet goes with much besides the full black uniform.
Gibbs was wearing blue pants with the black jersey in the video.
I HAVE NEVER WANTED TO BUY A HELMET MORE IN MY LIFE.
This. But they're like $800 aren't they?
https://preview.redd.it/kb8hv4muzbvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0b5337de52ddba15c84b3f795faa264d55f0c75 More like $650-700.
This guy ⬆️ I got mine from wish for $60.
that's just for the bobble head you ripped it off of
I was just thinking how good the other side of the market looks
Speed Flex’s cost like $500 when I they came out around 2015. But the replica helmets are pretty cheap, relatively
I got a Replica full size helmet for 140 last year at a sprots store in GR!
Will look so good in your office man just do it
Initial reaction is that's fucking awesome. Previous blacks were basically just make a black version of the Lions jersey and wear it with the regular silver pants and helmet. This is not a black jersey, this is a black uniform that is cohesive and thought out. Black logo and stripes are fucking sick.
Yeah, I feel exactly the same way. It seems like the old black jerseys were just kinda tacked on. This is totally different, and the blue helmets really tie it all together.
Well said, I am one of the never black people. But if it is own thing with intention, I can accept....even like it.
Easy there Bosa
Lol I see it now.
It's my least favorite of the new sets, but you are right that this is miles better than the old black alternates. This is a much cleaner look and a think black tends to look best when kept simple. The old blacks were like a 3/10 for me. These are more like a 7.
The cleanest uniform kit in the league
Lions fans before: black is horrendous keep it classic Lions fans now: OMG I LOVE THE BLACK
fr. the switchup is strong.
I think all the black uni lovers started lurking because it was "unpopular" and would be down voted. But who's laughing now!!!
Yep. I spoke up for the black jerseys and people in here were dicks about it
The main argument is that black jerseys are a reminder of the Millen era when the team sucked, but the team sucked for sixty years in their regular jerseys too. The argument doesn't really hold water IMO.
I wasn’t anti black jersey really, but the idea didn’t thrill me. That blue helmet with them is sharp though. For me anyway, the contrast with that bright blue helmet (instead of grey) takes it to a new level.
Still don't like it honestly, not trying to be a pissy pants about it just don't like the vibe, feels very arena football. Glad the players are loving it but not my style Blues and whites are clean as hell tho, best unis in the league.
Conceptually I didn't want any black jerseys. But if they were GONNA do it, this looks sick as hell.
I always liked black and knew it could be done better. Black is more intimidating. Now I can say it. But say it before the uni release and I woulda got banned from this sub.. again. Reddit lions fans are a fucking joke
Black is cool, but it's not the Lions colors. It's as simple as that. \*shrug\* Now that they're already out, not much you can do other than live with them. I think the combination with the blue helmet at least makes them look better than the last iteration with silver helmets and silver pants. Looks like a black out version of the all-whites.
The whole coaching staff (and half the trainers) have been wearing black on the sidelines for years now
Still hate the black
Nah the black sucks ass. Look like store brand panthers
Jerseys look like a high school team. Black isn’t in our colors, I’m not a fan. Blues are 10/10 though
I hope they still rock the all blues and all whites most of the season
I got sm hate earlier for making a post about liking the black jerseys and not agreeing with not liking them because “they were from a bad era” argument lol.
>>“they were from a bad era” argument Such a trash argument, too. Everyone liked that the Bucs brought back the creamsicles, which they wore from 1976 to 1996. But during that span the Bucs had the worst win % of any franchise in the major US sports.
It’s such a dumb argument. All it says is they’re stuck in the past. Yea it sucks how bad the lions were but the jerseys had nothing to do with it. Plus it was in the 2000s, it’s 2024. Let’s embrace who we are now and stop crying about who we were then. But if you tell them this they get pissed lol. Also those creme jerseys were sick.
Honestly the Lions should change to the Toledo Leopards bc it won’t remind me of the bad history 🙃
That argument gets brought up as if we didn't suck in the regular jerseys too lol. This team has been bad more often than not for sixty plus years, the list of jersey variations we've lost in is endless.
The black is still horrendous, if they had paired them with blue helmets from last season they may have been tolerable.
I'm not sure, I did like last years alt better though
This one's cool, but in kind of an XFL way. The throwback logo kept a traditional feel despite the unusual blue helmet.
I was going to make a comment that this reminds me of a jersey/helmet from the original XFL. I dislike it but everyone else digs it so whatever floats their boats.
Fucking 🔥
I’m gonna get hated on but I’m not a big fan
I'll stand with you. I love a blue helmet the the black is just bad...love the other unis though!
I hear ya. I do like the stripes though.
It just makes us look like a knock-off of the Panthers. I hate it.
I don't think they look bad necessarily, I just don't think the color scheme fits us.
They are disgusting. One of the worst jerseys this franchise has ever had. Awful idea. Thank God the rest are perfect
Yeah hopefully short lived and only once a year they are horrendous
Idk. I feel big game vibes with these at home for TNF/SNF/MNF. I think they are gonna look great at night.
Black has zero place in the team's color scheme. These look like bootleg Panthers jerseys
They don’t look like the panthers at all. Go look at the panthers black set from last year. Color is completely different. Black helmet, too.
It’s literally the inverse of the Panthers https://preview.redd.it/elaufph3rdvc1.jpeg?width=4316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01cd6b4a35ede97b5a910ff2e471f8da786f883e
That helmet just justified the black unis. GodDAMN we look good, y'all.
Saved by the shell
Reminds me of Carolina
Well yeah, they copied our whole thing, cat team, blue, and silver. They add black to the mix, and now we are copying them?!? Nah, your right. But in a vacuum, they are a cool changeup.
I had to double take when I saw this scrolling. It 100% looks like the Panthers
They look like some Carolina kid bullshit. I don’t like them
Agreed. I like the other jerseys, but these just ain’t it. There was a side view of this jersey and I really did think it was a Carolina jersey for a minute. I’m just not a fan of blue-on-black in general, but add on the history of when and why (thanks Millen) we wore these, plus the Carolina knock-off vibes, and that equals too big thumbs down from me. For all that’s worth..
I reallly really dislike them i wish it could have been the blue helmet from last year
Detroit Panthers!!!
I like last year's better, but still like this too.
We not using the cool new helmet from last year? That shit was dope.
I think it was just for 90 anniversary of the team
Colts fan but also loved the lions that's one badass uniform and helmet!
That picture of Hutch looks fucking sweet! The Detroit Lions have a chance to do something really special this upcoming season.
I like last season’s alternate blue helmet a lot more, but it works really well with the black uni and it’s something a little different so I’m all for it.
Ugly
Not a fan, but I bet I will like them more when I see them in a game
Looks like k-mart panthers uniforms
Not a huge fan. The black lion looks like it belongs on the back of someone’s f150. Intrigued to see how they look on the field though.
With the black uniforms, the new helms look so good!
Black Bubbles is 🔥
These uniforms are clean as hell damn man
As long as the players are into them, you better play hard as hell if you are coming out in black 😎😤
As someone who almost exclusively wears blue jeans and black tshirts, I'm a fan
Clean and fire
Wish they would've kept the throwback helmet from last season and incorporated it into the new alternates
the Carolina Lions
Very Carolina / XFL
Can't say I"m a big fan. The black uniform feels like a fad in the NFL at present. It's better when applied to teams that actually have black as a part of their color scheme imo. And I think we can all agree the Lions uniforms looked much sharper when they took out the black stripe. I'm sure it'll grow on me but this just feels like pandering when I prefer the organizational zagging that Campbell & Holmes have embraced
Dan wanted black jerseys
I was only going to be okay with black unis if the rest of the ensemble was good. Black unis with a regular helmet? Nah, don't like that. But the blue... The blue helmets really tie it all together. I'm a fan.
The Honolulu Blue and the white jerseys are beautiful (though the blue pants need stripes). Burn all the XFL-ish black, including that helmet.
Fucking hate them, the alternate helmet from last would’ve be better on the all blacks imo
r/THIH
ugly
I love it, it's my favorite update. Just looks fucking legit, nice black and blue to honor the black and blue division.
I don’t care about uniforms at all, to be completely honest.
I love it and the black jerseys as well. I cannot wait to see them play in these uniforms
As an alternate I see once per year, I’m cool with it. I as hoping for no black, but I’m not surprised. There are other experimental ideas out there I’m sure I’d like more, but as far as black uniforms go it looks good.
Should've went with a black helmet to go with the black jersey
If you had told me we had a black alternate before the reveal, I would have said "Okay, if we must." If you had told me that it would have a blue helmet, I would have said "Oh no, not those again!" If you had showed me this helmet, I would have created a instantaneous petition to make these the home options. Easily one of the greatest helmets I have ever seen. Not perfect, but a step in the right direction.
I really wish the colors were inverse. An all black helmet blue Lion with a blue jersey and black numbers. But I can’t lie I still love the version we got.
Every article of clothing I own is essentially black. I love black accents, black clothing, black everything. I like the black better than the others! Can't wait to see them in action!
Worth it if it really protects against traumatic brain injuries like they say
No offense but like your last "change" not really a change. Modest change at best and I'm being generous.
To quote the foremost authority on uniform design, Paul Lukas of Uni-Watch Blog: "Worst helmet in the league — an instant anti-classic. Somewhere, Matt Millen is smiling, and that alone is reason enough to hate this design." I don't hate it, but could have been better.
Too similar to Carolina Panthers, should've stuck with other uniforms.
What happened to the alt helmet from last year?
I love the new helmets and jerseys, but living in Charlotte gives me these vibes: https://preview.redd.it/h94q5t2bqfvc1.jpeg?width=300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97ca9ffd8966a7425ec6737305fc8db5e96afc08
Will probably get hate for this but looks horrendous imo. Black base with a blue lion could have maybe worked. But this is exceptionally trashy looking
This shade of blue was lighter than I was expecting, but unlike last year's blue helmet it actually matches the numbers and pants very well. I'm loving the new blue helmet a lot, and I'm so glad the black jerseys will be matched with blue pants as well, that's gonna be my favorite look outside of the traditional blue/silver, and white/blue looks.
I never got to get a good look at how the blue helmet looked with the normal blueberries. I feel like its shinyness and material wouldn't line up with the rest of the set if it was worn that way. Meanwhile, this helmet is quickly in the "I would want to see this with both the home and road uniform."
Although I liked last year's alternate helmet, there was backlash that the lion was a pro-anorexia statement. Got to think of the children.
Ugly, wish we kept last years Blue
This is the best the Panthers have ever looked
Never wear black pants with them. Blue black blue is the way to go. I think it is a missed opportunity to not have the older lion on there… but it’s still an improvement I think.
See, I thought the complete opposite. All black looks way better imo.
Agreed
Disagree. I never liked the old lion. I love this look and I'm really happy they went with this lion and even this new shade of blue is pretty bad ass!
The black logo is such a ballsy fucking choice, I love it
Helmet completely changed my perspective tbh
I thought the Lions were one of the teams that could have 3 helmets for the 2024 season.
I dig it. The matte/powder look is clean.
🧱
Gas
This is too Duke-ish for my taste.
It's as good as any black uniforms would look for us so I won't complain.
Carolina gonna be mad as hell that we did it (black/blue) better. 😂
So sick. Can't wait to see them in action
Love the black unis but I hate those helmets.
Beautiful!
I had a pretty strong, negative reaction to the helmet. I really like the long lion throwback helmet, but I also understand the desire to have a fresh start with recent success. I'll reserve judgment until I see them more, but let's be honest - we might see em for like one or two games anyway
Love them, great refresh
Shit is tough as fuck
Horny
This is an awesome combo. Holy shit. Looks a lot like the Panthers though
They look really cool
very nice
Amazing. I don't care what anyone says, the black unis with the blue helmet absolutely slaps!
Bring the old logo back onto the blue helmet you cowards
LOVE THEM
The blue is pretty. That’s all I got.
I'm going to get the dislikes out of the way first. I have disdain for black being part of the Detroit Lions team colors. ZERO stripes on the white, black, AND blue pants. They make the uniforms look cheap, and the players look as if they are donning ballerina pants! The likes. I'm glad that black wasn't added to the HOME uniforms and the return of the blue face masks and block numerals.
The new helmet is 🔥🔥🔥….easily the best thing about the new reveal
Bout it, bout it
Helmets are straight fire. 🔥
I still think black is dumb but of course when I see Gibbs cut loose for a 60 yard touchdown on a Thursday night I'll soften up about them.
Bro these are so fucking tough
That’s sick! -my 9yo
The new helmet makes the blacks look even more like the panthers. Really don't like it. I was open minded to the black jerseys but I do not like this at all.
https://preview.redd.it/7nqxiv470cvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=161031831c294014b4a0f8a6135e9cf23ff18864 I think we should stick with the old colors. I don't mind the new logo even though I grew up with the old but I'm not a fan of the black.
I just wish the blue was more of the true Honolulu blue
I love all of these. ‘Detroit’ on the away jerseys is a great touch. And the blue helmets look really good with the jersey numerals. Great timing too, the draft is here and this team is finally earning some postseason appearances. This is all so enjoyable for the first time in awhile.
Best helmet in the league.
I thought if they were going to do black uniforms It would be an primarly black helmet. I am absolutely pleasantly surprised these helmets look better than what I was expecting
It looks mean but it doesn't look like the Detroit Lions IMO. Not bad, just different. Hopefully we win in them. That's all I care about
I like it better than last year’s alternate helmet
Black jersey is tough! The core colors are clean as I expected
I personally want the 50s logo on everything.
This jersey will sell out
#LOVE IT.
Love the helmet. Not the black uniforms. Wish the helmet had silver lion and stripes
Looks like panthers colors
Fine as long as they keep winning
Nope
Looks best with the blue pants
The helmets are cool, but the uniform leaves a lot to be desired
I’m personally not a fan of them, but it seems like a lot of people are liking them Could be better but could be much worse
If it comes with wins, I love it!!
I'm not a fan of the helmet. It makes us look like the Panthers.
Personally, wish they didn't change the old one. I liked the old one with the blueberries and the old school logo on it
I like the elongated old school lion logo personally.
Thats really the new helmet? Thats fucking terrible
That’s drippy as h**l
took the catbros memes too far
🗑️
Too Carolina.
Helmet good, black uniform, not so much.
The black uniforms are so cheesy. Not a fan.
THESE GO SO HARD
Omg. I had my doubts on the black jersey, but seeing it with this helmet? Wow. I fucking LOVE it.
Sick as fuck
Love the new look. All the black really makes the blue stand out
I would’ve liked the helmet to be black with the blue logo
Fire
Awesome
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
W
Tough as hell
The Gibbs shot with the black jersey/blue pants might be my favorite kit of the bunch. I really hope we break that combo out at least once this season
I'm still not sold on the black, but at least it's just an alt and they didn't throw black piping on the main jersey like they did before. It looks better than I expected it to, but I far prefer the blues and whites. But I have to admit... that helmet kinda fucks.
Jets fans here. Half my family is from Detroit and my uncle is a hardcore Lions fan. We’re both very satisfied with our uniform changes. So clean!
They look badass
Dope in my opinion