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The San Francisco 49ers strike gold with their much-awaited Nike Rivalries uniform reveal
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The San Francisco 49ers are one of eight teams across the NFL set to kick off a new brand experiment for the NFL and Nike. New uniforms, particularly in the NFL, can be a polarizing decision. The league is trying to thread the needle in this regard (figuratively and literally) by offering a new series of alternative uniforms that are worn just once a season. After four years, the whole league wil have a set. This has all been known. But the day of the grand reveal is finally here.

After several months of speculation and rumors, we finally have our first official look at each of the NFL's first Rivalries uniforms from Nike. The San Francisco 49ers? They appear to have struck gold.

49ers strike gold with Nike Rivalries uniform reveal

"Nike and The National Football League are announcing Rivalries, a new and exciting uniform and fan gear program that will give athletes and fans an opportunity to connect like never before. The program will elevate NFL rivalry games over the next four seasons with specifically designed Nike uniforms and fan gear. Rivalries will drive fan engagement by celebrating storied traditions and uniting communities with unique and elevated product designs."

The 49ers kit boasts the familiar 49ers oval logo, a custom set of numbers designed off of the 49ers word mark and a shoutout to the 49ers fans with an inscription of 'Faithful' written across the chest.

San Francisco is set to debut their Rivalries uniforms for the first time in Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks. The game is subject to flex scheduling but the 49ers know for sure they'll be able to end this season in style.

All good things to those who wait, it seems.


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This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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