The partnership is rooted in the North East, with Nike having enjoyed UK-based offices in Sunderland since 1982.
However, football kit designer, The Kit Factor, has taken Sunderland fans by storm on social media by designing several concept shirts that the world famous Nike could probably learn a thing or two from!
1. Notice the red centre stripe
Would you like this sort of design as Sunderland's home kit one day? | Other 3rd Party Photo: The Kit Factor
3. A twist on a Vaux classic
Another rehash of Sunderland's third kid from 1990. | Other 3rd Party Photo: The Kit Factor
4. 1992 FA Cup final shirt updated
An update on a classic Sunderland away kit from the famous 1992 FA Cup run - the Black Cats eventually lost in the final to Liverpool. A few changes, mainly to the sleeves to bring it up to date. What do you think of the Kit Factor's efforts? | Other 3rd Party Photo: The Kit Factor