After the last Olympics, we picked up a couple of those cool U.S. Olympic team berets: we have nearly worn them out. They're comfortable and look good, too. They also really kept our heads warm. So, of course, the first thing we thought of while watching the Opening Ceremonies this evening was where do we buy another cool hat? OK, that wasn't actually our first thought. Our first thoughts were total amazement at the guys rollerblading by with two foot flames coming out of their heads. And the fact that the U.S. Olympic team marched to The Village People's "YMCA" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."
But back to the accessories. The official maker for the U.S. Olympic Team is the (unfortunately named) company called Roots. That's why everyone's hat says "Roots," to those who have written in to ask. The berets retail for USD $24.95. They come in red, white and navy blue. The store also sells t-shirts, pins, jackets, the works. Some of the items may take awhile to ship -- but it's worth it, in our opinion.
Another place to find Olympic merchandise is The Official Olympic Store. At the official store, we like the Polar Fleece Olympic Slippers -- they're just the thing to warm up your tootsies on a cold Torino morning. Even if you can't ski like Alberto Tomba, there's no reason you can't have his slippers.
Update 8-9-08: Note: If you are looking for the U.S. Olympic team hats for the 2008 Olympics please go here.
Update 2-12-10: Note: If you are looking for the Ralph Lauren U.S. Olymic team opening ceremony knit hats, please go here.
After the last Olympics, we picked up a couple of those cool U.S. Olympic team berets: we have nearly worn them out. They're comfortable and look good, too. They also really kept our heads warm. So, of course, the first thing we thought of while watching the Opening Ceremonies this evening was where do we buy another cool hat? OK, that wasn't actually our first thought. Our first thoughts were total amazement at the guys rollerblading by with two foot flames coming out of their heads. And the fact that the U.S. Olympic team marched to The Village People's "YMCA" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."
