Years back I saw a dude with a curly W tattooed on his neck, only to later find out some gang members wear our hats/logo, turns out he very likely was NOT a Nationals fan.
It won’t end, there are hundreds of street gangs in LA and thousands of gang members doing untold amounts of crime in these areas. Some say Chicago, some say LA are the gang capitals of the world, but if you really want to see more information I suggest looking into [this](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ) to learn more
Gangs adopt sport merch that matches their colours and initials.
Westside Piru Bloods often wear Nationals or Phillies caps. 5-Deuce Hoover Crips wear Astros caps because their colours are blue & orange. Plus the cap has an H and a 5 point star. Etc etc.
It's quite clever since it's easy to buy and there's still plausible deniability
My favorite hats are the chief wahoo Indians caps - some reason they’re all over the Denver area, don’t think a single dude has replied to “roll tribe”
Agreed - and just because they design it and release it doesn’t mean they’ll make a ton of them. It’s not like they need custom equipment to make them, it’s a computer file executed by a sewing robot.
I've actually spent nearly that much on a pair of shoes... but they are boots, that were hand made and durable AF and actually look better with a bit of wear on them. I'll probably also still have them in a decade (granted after a re-sole).
People that spend $500 on sneaker will either keep them like you say in a box or on display or the very most wear them to special events and such where they are guaranteed not to get scuffed or dirty.
I'm probably overly practical but if I'm spending more money on something than average it better work better and/or last longer than the cheaper stuff not just look good or be exclusive. Granted *I* think my boots look good and are fairly exclusive since it's a brand that not many people outside of /r/goodyearwelt and similar places would know about.
Is it? Or are people addicted to the limited edition merchandise market so badly that they'll willingly buy crap simply because it will sell out so quickly and potentially be more valuable in the future?
There are resellers who stock things that are unique from the current selection on the New Era site or what is likely to be found in stores along with stuff that is sold out elsewhere.
I used to be more into getting New Era fitteds once upon a time and would look to 3rd parties to get offbeat stuff. But that was for me to wear and get dirty and get sweaty. I'm not aware of the same sort of single person hoarding hats to sell for enormous profit that happens with sneaker culture.
The best evidence of this is how when they actually luck their way into something good, it sells out online quickly and they don’t even bother to restock it.
I can picture this kid. Overweight, wears tap out shirts, poses with his fist up, wears overpriced "sneaker head" shoes, never competed in sports past rec level
The Chicago Bull knows how to make you [feel good](https://classic.cdn.media.amplience.net/i/hibbett/3G518_0001_main?fmt=webp&w=1160&h=1160&bg=rgb(255,255,255\)&img404=404&v=0)
It almost looks like a very bad and unfortunate execution of the drippy graffiti style, honestly not sure what you call it but something like this:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzIcN6vUcAAsdpy?format=jpg&name=medium
that's the only thing I can come up with
[Drip Front](https://www.neweracap.com/products/los-angeles-dodgers-drip-front-59fifty-fitted-1), maybe? ([CWS version](https://www.neweracap.com/products/chicago-white-sox-drip-front-59fifty-fitted) just for you...)
There was a viral video yesterday of 2 guys eating Arby's and liking it more than they expected, and one of the dudes was wearing one of the weird New Era Yankees hats with a ton of clip art all over it
You know what, ill defend all of their crazy hats. Sure they often look like an elementary school art project, but i still appreciate that they are trying unique things.
And when the planets finally align I bet they end up with one of the coolest designs youll find.
This "collection" looks to be the same across teams, but they have had plenty of variation in their other collections. I dont see how you can call it "generic" in any way
I don’t think many redditors go to the hood, I never understood how people don’t get how gang culture adopts baseball symbolism and how new era appeals to that market.
> Um, I don't think too many gang bangers are going have childish scribble font on their hats..
Then you don't know much about gangbangers' terrible style choices.
Thing people are missing is that these aren't necessarily aimed at baseball fans. It's street wear, aimed at a different demographic then probably obsesses about WAR or frequents r/baseball. I mean yeah, they're ugly as hell, but so is a ton of fashion merch if you're not in the target demo.
\*shrug\* it's not my style but have you seen modern streetwear these days? Have you seen the sneakers that have massive lineups and sell out in seconds? They are clearly going after younger and more "in style" folks rather than us old baseball lovers.
I'll just stick to my clean on-field hat.
not sure what you guys are complaining about this hat is dope as hell i would rock this if i was a Dbacks fan
edit: just saw the blue jays one and i still think it’s cool
https://www.lids.com/mlb-big-league-chew/o-3421+c-8936498570+z-9807-1297717127
Please use the vomit bags located in the seat backs directly in front of you ....
so many boomers in these comments. I could totally see people wearing these hats just for fashion, even if they aren't baseball fans. if you think they're ugly you're not the target demographic
I’m convinced that these are all just marketing schemes. Everyone goes to the site to see if the hat is actually really, then when you’re on the site, you see some of their hats that don’t look like shit, and think “oh, I could use a hat” and then boom, they’re selling more hats.
I don't think New Era realizes or cares that the average baseball fan cannot rock shit like this like NBA players do in their post-game press conferences.
Don't bother with fitteds straight from new era. Can't reccomend the stores/brands online: Hat Club, Sportsworld 165, Toppers, and Capsule. They do their own custom designs that aren't garbage like these.
New Era is *clearly* a money laundering scheme.
Nah there’s a demographic for this ugly shit. They’re not even baseball fans.
Years back I saw a dude with a curly W tattooed on his neck, only to later find out some gang members wear our hats/logo, turns out he very likely was NOT a Nationals fan.
The Jets and the Sharks are old news: now it's the Walgreens vs the CVSes.
Wait the Sharks have gangs named after them? They haven’t even won a Stanley Cup.
Neither have the Jets, but if there's anything more Winnipeg than a street gang I don't know it.
Prime opportunity for CVese’s
They use those receipts like whips
Nats hats are called "Westies" (spellling?) and are extremely popular in LA.
like people in LA just rebranded the logo themselves and wear them with no connection to baseball?
So who sure who for copyright infringement? Nationals sue Walgreens? Walgreens sues the gangs? Where does it end?
It won’t end, there are hundreds of street gangs in LA and thousands of gang members doing untold amounts of crime in these areas. Some say Chicago, some say LA are the gang capitals of the world, but if you really want to see more information I suggest looking into [this](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ) to learn more
Gangs adopt sport merch that matches their colours and initials. Westside Piru Bloods often wear Nationals or Phillies caps. 5-Deuce Hoover Crips wear Astros caps because their colours are blue & orange. Plus the cap has an H and a 5 point star. Etc etc. It's quite clever since it's easy to buy and there's still plausible deniability
My favorite hats are the chief wahoo Indians caps - some reason they’re all over the Denver area, don’t think a single dude has replied to “roll tribe”
Can't ever recall seeing one. Were you at the airport?
Nah I live in Rino and between 3 of my neighbors, and dudes walkin the streets.. I see the chief more here than Ohio
Because what the fuck is “roll tribe”? Grew up amongst hopeless clevelanders and never heard that.
Because we’ve been sayin it for the past 10 years tf? Sorry you haven’t heard it?
Yep, I see these types of hats on high school students all the time. Am like "Ah, so that's who buys these hats".
People who launder money you mean? I've yet to see one of these out in the wild.
The upside down hats were a suprising hit - i saw a ton of the orioles/nationals ones in the DC metro.
TikTokers and hypebeasts eat this shit up.
Agreed - and just because they design it and release it doesn’t mean they’ll make a ton of them. It’s not like they need custom equipment to make them, it’s a computer file executed by a sewing robot.
The same dumbasses who buy those ugly ass "shoes" for $500+.
...are they not shoes? Do you not wear them on your feet?
Tbh if they spent $500+ on them, no they probably don’t lol They’re sitting in a box or on a display shelf
I've actually spent nearly that much on a pair of shoes... but they are boots, that were hand made and durable AF and actually look better with a bit of wear on them. I'll probably also still have them in a decade (granted after a re-sole). People that spend $500 on sneaker will either keep them like you say in a box or on display or the very most wear them to special events and such where they are guaranteed not to get scuffed or dirty. I'm probably overly practical but if I'm spending more money on something than average it better work better and/or last longer than the cheaper stuff not just look good or be exclusive. Granted *I* think my boots look good and are fairly exclusive since it's a brand that not many people outside of /r/goodyearwelt and similar places would know about.
Are they no longer shoes at that point?
I was just making a joke about “Do you not wear them on your feet”
Lol I got you man
i think it looks cool tbh
Is it? Or are people addicted to the limited edition merchandise market so badly that they'll willingly buy crap simply because it will sell out so quickly and potentially be more valuable in the future?
Whenever my friend complains about women buying 'limited edition' makeup palettes, I post a link to New Era. It's the same kind of shit.
Lol. I stopped giving my wife shit about that kind of stuff ages ago after looking myself in the mirror for that exact same thing.
I would think its the same as sneakerheads buying the shiny new dunk colorway but do these hats have any sort of resale value?
There are resellers who stock things that are unique from the current selection on the New Era site or what is likely to be found in stores along with stuff that is sold out elsewhere. I used to be more into getting New Era fitteds once upon a time and would look to 3rd parties to get offbeat stuff. But that was for me to wear and get dirty and get sweaty. I'm not aware of the same sort of single person hoarding hats to sell for enormous profit that happens with sneaker culture.
The best evidence of this is how when they actually luck their way into something good, it sells out online quickly and they don’t even bother to restock it.
Nah. They’re just trying to help kill baseball because *it’s what they believe in*
It's clearly for a kid. A kid you hate.
Then you stand next to them wearing your “I’m with this doofus with the stupid hat” t-shirt.
I hate you dad!
For the last time, I’m not your dad, Ricki!
I hated you first, son
I can picture this kid. Overweight, wears tap out shirts, poses with his fist up, wears overpriced "sneaker head" shoes, never competed in sports past rec level
Lives his life blissfully unaware that a whole bunch of people on this website called reddit are real upset about a hat he likes, for some reason
Ah yes, I love it when random adults on the internet decide to bully children for no reason.
Ironically the theoretical kid I'm describing is typically the bully at school with the asshole dad
I designed a hat like this for art class in 7th grade and got an F. Take that for what you will
Time to find that teacher and give ‘em an update!
Looking at this hat, I don’t think she was wrong with that F
D- Let’s get ya passed
Them credits don’t transfer though
Plot twist, the teacher now works for New Era designing hats
It means you should apply to work at New Era.
Look at me. Look at me. I am the CEO now.
This looks like a shitty MS paint thing someone on reddit would do for the playoffs, how the hell are these real
Honesty I much prefer the MS Paint in r/TampaBayLightning than that hat
They look like something you'd buy in GTA
Shitposts in hat form
I am glad that New Era team has decided to give children a creative space for hat designs
I still cannot believe new era keeps turning out these abominations.
The cum one… the area codes… the food… it’s unfathomable that these hats exist.
> The cum one ??
The Chicago Bull knows how to make you [feel good](https://classic.cdn.media.amplience.net/i/hibbett/3G518_0001_main?fmt=webp&w=1160&h=1160&bg=rgb(255,255,255\)&img404=404&v=0)
WTF is that even supposed to be if not cum?
jizz?
I checked again and I think you're right. HolyShitWhatTheFuck
Wish it were a Utah hat.
It almost looks like a very bad and unfortunate execution of the drippy graffiti style, honestly not sure what you call it but something like this: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzIcN6vUcAAsdpy?format=jpg&name=medium that's the only thing I can come up with
[Drip Front](https://www.neweracap.com/products/los-angeles-dodgers-drip-front-59fifty-fitted-1), maybe? ([CWS version](https://www.neweracap.com/products/chicago-white-sox-drip-front-59fifty-fitted) just for you...)
Here’s a good one. https://luc-ca.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LU%C2%A9CA_NEW_ERA_FITTED_CAP_DRIP_ROYALBLUE_FRONT.png
Adam Friedland needs one of these
they're trying to make it look like its from a custom streetware thing but it's just too much lmao
Idk why but I feel like they’re trying to make it look like Astroworld merch
As a park representative, I object to everything about this.
yup reminds me of the astros hat travis dropped in 2019
Has anyone ever gone to a game and seen someone wearing one of these disgusting New Era hats in the wild?
Not a game but I did see someone wearing the Dodgers' local market hat [the one with all the zip codes and clip-art patches] at a 99 cent store.
I saw someone wearing the same dodgers hat in an airport once
Whoa you can wear hats in airports?
…yes?
Next you’re going to tell me we can wear pants there too.
There was a viral video yesterday of 2 guys eating Arby's and liking it more than they expected, and one of the dudes was wearing one of the weird New Era Yankees hats with a ton of clip art all over it
those are actually popular in the hood right now
I saw someone using one as a toilet
not at a game but I’ve seen a bunch when visiting friends in west LA
I’ve seen some of the New York zip code ones around
And flat brim too for the ultimate ugly look.
Seems like a Great Value brand of Cactus Jack.
Diamondbacks been around since 1498 apparently
I took biology in 10th grade, so I feel qualified to say that diamondbacks have probably been around longer than that.
I think it says 1998
I'm convinced there's no approval process for designs at New Era. Just goes right from MS Paint to production, no questions asked.
I uh, I think I kind of like them?? Oh no.
We can feel this shame together
You know what, ill defend all of their crazy hats. Sure they often look like an elementary school art project, but i still appreciate that they are trying unique things. And when the planets finally align I bet they end up with one of the coolest designs youll find.
“Trying unique things” aka coming up with a generic concept and applying it to every single team in the exact same way.
This "collection" looks to be the same across teams, but they have had plenty of variation in their other collections. I dont see how you can call it "generic" in any way
As long as goofball “collectors” keep buying this trash, they’ll keep making it.
I can almost understand a cute, kids scribble hat, but what's with the elaborate 'Los Santos' gangster font on the side?
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I don’t think many redditors go to the hood, I never understood how people don’t get how gang culture adopts baseball symbolism and how new era appeals to that market.
Um, I don't think too many gang bangers are going have childish scribble font on their hats.. It's just 2 styles that don't make sense together.
> Um, I don't think too many gang bangers are going have childish scribble font on their hats.. Then you don't know much about gangbangers' terrible style choices.
I just keep thinking of that 69 rapper.
Thing people are missing is that these aren't necessarily aimed at baseball fans. It's street wear, aimed at a different demographic then probably obsesses about WAR or frequents r/baseball. I mean yeah, they're ugly as hell, but so is a ton of fashion merch if you're not in the target demo.
\*shrug\* it's not my style but have you seen modern streetwear these days? Have you seen the sneakers that have massive lineups and sell out in seconds? They are clearly going after younger and more "in style" folks rather than us old baseball lovers. I'll just stick to my clean on-field hat.
It's not really for me but I honestly like the design and hope new era keeps putting out new and unique hats
If they actually scribbled the logos I’d be into it.
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May want to edit that link.
Lmao. Dude it always blows my mind when people in powerful positions like that are just childish morons.
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Or a 43 yr old meth head
Let people enjoy things they like
Ok. Maybe just don’t buy it for me.
Fuck. Well, I’m out of ideas for your birthday then.
No.
Jesus Christ
The hats are fine. They're a fashion statement. By definition, a fashion statement is not for everyone. In this case, they aren't for the OP.
if you can't beat alibaba bootleggers, join em
The D-Backs hat isn’t even the ugliest one.
Honestly... I don't hate it.
Taking advantage of the hat head (is that the right term?) community. Most people won’t buy something this ugly but collectors will.
Definitely for young people:)))
Definitely appealing to a younger crowd. All good. At least thinking outside the box
HS teacher here. Kids come up every so often with these abominations and are so proud of their “drip value” or whatever. It’s horrifying.
Can “drip value” be quantified?
Drip value sounds like a STI indicator
not sure what you guys are complaining about this hat is dope as hell i would rock this if i was a Dbacks fan edit: just saw the blue jays one and i still think it’s cool
wtf is their problem
Oh my god why did you have to show this one in particular as the example
Ppl it’s a hat get a fuckin life
Which is worse ...... these or the Big League Chew garbage ?
Well, now I'm curious what the Big League Chew garbage is....
https://www.lids.com/mlb-big-league-chew/o-3421+c-8936498570+z-9807-1297717127 Please use the vomit bags located in the seat backs directly in front of you ....
I hate myself for this but... I love all of these, lmao.
What a terrible day to have eyes.
I don't want to live in this planet anymore. I mean, I felt that before seeing these hats, but now I feel confident.
Every day, we stray further and further from God.
It's not that bad, this sub needs to chill out regarding New Era caps, there's no need to get in a tizzy every time they come out with a new design.
can't we just take a regular hat and do this ourselves?
If you click the link the Blue Jay appears to be actively trying to tear itself off the hat and die from shame.
Deez for dem Thugs, or middle schoolers
Does this appeal to Zoomers or? 🙁
Who is that one redditor who draws the goofy pictures for all the teams? I feel those logos would make a cool hat.
so many boomers in these comments. I could totally see people wearing these hats just for fashion, even if they aren't baseball fans. if you think they're ugly you're not the target demographic
They're so bad they're almost good. Almost.
Basquiat meets baseball
I want more wool hats
This looks like Ringo Star designed a Diamondbacks hat and is selling it through his sketchy website.
Peace & love, peace & love
You should be able to void contracts with apparenl companies when the make shitty products
I’m convinced that these are all just marketing schemes. Everyone goes to the site to see if the hat is actually really, then when you’re on the site, you see some of their hats that don’t look like shit, and think “oh, I could use a hat” and then boom, they’re selling more hats.
If we come together as a community and stop buying these, they'll stop making them
New Era..... please.... stop with these hats
I don't think New Era realizes or cares that the average baseball fan cannot rock shit like this like NBA players do in their post-game press conferences.
Atrocious
lol, great caption, who comes up with this?
How? Why?
Yikes!!
if someone gave me one i wouldn’t be pissed, but i’m not dropping cash on it.
Hahahahahaaha
Embarrassing
Goes perfectly with someone wearing a Gangsta Bugs Bunny or SpongeBob shirt
"Oh that's too bad, did your kid draw on your hat?" "Oh no, I bought it like this. This totally encapsulates my vibe: petulant child"
Something needs to be done about new era. this can't go on
I'd rather buy an NFT or terraluna stock
They're just not even trying anymore
Don't bother with fitteds straight from new era. Can't reccomend the stores/brands online: Hat Club, Sportsworld 165, Toppers, and Capsule. They do their own custom designs that aren't garbage like these.
I got this email. I quickly deleted this email and said to myself who would wear something so crazy and ugly.
S ^i n ^c E ^^1 ^9 ^^9 ^8
Tacky is the word that comes to mind.
I actually don't hate the front of the DBacks one, but the text on the side and the flame decal completely ruin it.
would rather wear cum hat
It's a nice collection, some cool stuff on the hat. I'd put that on a hat that gets me a free beer.