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? Photo: The Kit Factor
2. Another away kit...
Would you buy this? Photo: The Kit Factor
3. A twist on a Vaux classic
Another rehash of Sunderland's third kid from 1990. 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? Photo: The Kit Factor