Padres released their City Connect uniforms and fans have a lot to say

The San Diego Padres officially announced their Nike City Connect uniforms in a promo-style video on Twitter. The uniforms are unique and vibrant, and fans are certainly not holding back their feelings.

According to the Tweet posted by the Padres, stating “Two Cities. Two cultures. One home team,” the uniforms are meant to bring unity between San Diego and the team.

The Padres certainly made themselves stand out this time.

Fans aren’t holding back their thoughts on the Padres City Connect uniforms

Whether people love them or hate them, the conversation among fans is humorous. They’ve got a few surprisingly accurate food and beverage comparisons.

The uniforms do, in fact, look like a vibrant can of Arizona iced tea. However, one fan took the comparison a step further.

The California heat must be making Padres fans crave some cold food and beverages.

All jokes aside, the City Connect uniforms are a meaningful way to create a visual connection between fans and the team.

“Nike is uniquely suited for our relationship with MLB because we like pushing the edges of creativity across the board, but it’s always done out of a place of supporting the players and advancing the sport. We take that same attentive energy in hearing insight from athletes and apply that to visualizing new and familiar relationships between clubs, cities and fans.” –Nike VP of North America League Partnerships Sonja Henning

The City Connect uniforms provide a fun and new experience among MLB fans and help fans feel more identity through the uniforms. Fans undoubtedly get to connect in unique ways that only MLB offers.