Alternate team uniforms are often hit or miss. And for the Indianapolis Colts, these 2023 alternates could be a big miss.
On Thursday morning, the Colts unveiled their new “Indiana Nights” uniforms — featuring a darker blue jersey and black helmets.
“As crisp and cool as the Indiana Nights,” the team wrote on Twitter.
As crisp and cool as the Indiana Nights. pic.twitter.com/dsxWC4secT
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) July 20, 2023
While some like the new look, there are plenty of NFL fans who absolutely hate it.
“These are hideous. It’s not just me right?” one wrote.
“These look like a knockoff version of Duke football,” another said.
“They look like an Arena football team,” another added.
Ugh looks like we’re the NPC team this year 😞 https://t.co/QiU1gIxDoS
— Josh West (@Joshwest13) July 20, 2023
The Colts will debut this divisive alternate uniform for their Week 7 home game against the Cleveland Browns.
The franchise provided this description on Colts.com:
The inspiration for the alternate uniform comes from not only fan demand for a black helmet, but from the combination of black and blue that resemble and Indiana night sky. And through its black helmet and accents, “Indiana Nights” additionally draws inspiration from the strength, fearlessness and resilience the color black evokes.
What do you think of these new uniforms?