As the Paris Olympics draws nearer, it’s not just the athletes who are looking to make the most of the opportunities. Sports apparel giant Nike has embarked on a mission to provide Team USA with a look that will stand out from everyone else on the big stage. However, not everyone is on board with the new drips.

In a recent post on X by Citius Mag, the USA track and field national team’s Olympic attire has been shared for fans to admire. “Here’s your first look at the new @Nike kits that will be worn by the U.S. track and field team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.“, reads the caption of the post. 

While the announcement was obviously aimed at getting fans behind the new looks, it looks to have backfired spectacularly. Former athletes and fans have joined hands to mock the new outfits for their alleged lack of seriousness. The 2016 Olympic gold medalist David Verburg thinks the ideation process behind the looks was probably not given enough time or resources that it should have had. “Looks like it was designed on Canva and sold on Temu.“, commented the track and field star.