There hasn’t been that much made of the transition from Reebok to Nike as the NFL uniform and sideline apparel sponsor; but there are some interesting differences between them. I remember when the NFL switched from Wilson to Reebok – …

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As you can see from the photo above Nike's jersey provide more stretch material, particularly around the collar (which is also thicker in the past). The jersey itself is also more form fitted. This addresses to of the common alternations that players often make with the equipment managers to make their uniforms more practical for game play. It makes it harder to grab on to them, and helps to ensure their padding stays in place. There have also been some subtle changes to the jersey sleeves.

All in all, I think the league made a smart move switching to a company that really believes their apparel should enable performance. I think Nike is offering exactly that. If you are a 49ers fan thinking of purchasing one of the new jerseys for the coming year, or any 49ers merchandise for that matter, I'd invite you to click on the image above to help support 49ersParadise.com. Our new partnership with the team's official fan store helps to make sure you have access to all of the latest and greatest merchandise in a way that can still offer support to the site you know and love! Of course, our traditional store where you can buy sports merchandise from any league for any team - including the 49ers remains open too. Check them out, and thanks again for your support!