Shoyoroll is a very popular brand. By many even considered being one of the best gi makers in the world. Many well-known competitors are seen wearing gis from this brand. It is very common to see their gis being worm by people participating in the most important BJJ tournaments like Mundials and national level championships. They are slightly more expensive than other gi available on the market. However, they are also considered more special. Shoyoroll products offer is constantly changing. After some time, you will not be able to find the exact same gi you bought in the past. They make changes as they see fit and they release rather limited series. Their contribution to gi making is undeniable. Below you will find more about the brand itself and Shoyoroll Gi Review.
About Shoyoroll
Shoyoroll is a BJJ lifestyle brand from America. They are best known for creating gi, but you can also find casual apparel, and accessories in their assortment. It is one of the most popular Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brands in the world. Now the huge company had modest beginnings.
It was founded in a garage by Vince “Bear” Quitugua in the early 2000s. From the very beginning to the present day they are focused on making the best fitting BJJ gis for jiu jitsu practitioners all around the world. Shoyoroll is committed to pushing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu culture above and beyond. They describe themselves as follows “We love jiu-jitsu. That’s all…”.
What makes Shoyoroll GI special?
BJJ is becoming more and more popular. It is no longer a niche sport. There are more and more companies selling jiu jitsu related stuff. There is a really great selection of gis and other BJJ accessories. And yet Shoyoroll still stands out from all these brands. It is a very competitive market with many different options. So how Shoyoroll still manages to stay on top of the game in both sales and reputation? There are a few reasons why everyone seems to love Shoyoroll so much.
Firstly, Shoyoroll is a unique brand because they were the pioneers of design in the world of BJJ gis. Before them, gis were usually boring and ordinary, mostly all white with very little to no patching or symbols. Shoyoroll as one of the first began to do something else on this topic. They started making colored gis with contrast stitching and unique embroidered logos. To this day their design is very special and allows them to stand out. However, what’s important it is not over the top. Their popularity is due to the fact that their design is really at the point. For Shoyoroll less is more, they bet on simplicity. They don’t do crazy, very artistic almost like paintings stuff. They use simple, but detailed themes to capture the market.
Another thing that makes them really special is the fact that they are not doing gi mass production. Instead, Shoyoroll releases limited collections. Automatically if there is less of something and you can’t get it later, it becomes more unique. The awareness that only a relatively small number of people have a gi you have, makes you also feel special. Shoyoroll also sponsors many top BJJ competitors. You can watch them competing in their gis. The fact that the best uses this brand immediately adds prestige to it. Last but not least, Shoyoroll also got catchy slogans. “Jiu-Jitsu versus the World. Rebels against the Mainstream” and “Be first. No less” are just great.
Shoyoroll gis
We already mentioned Shoyoroll’s gi design, but it is so good it deserves a closer look. Their gis are very simple, actually minimalistic, and yet so well finished and really great detailed. The clean designs, contrast stitching, and fitted cuts are their strongest side. Shoyoroll’s gis comes in a few shades including white, grey, blue, and white. They are rather standard colors. However, they like to play with them and often use their non-obvious shades in their designs. Just check their Blue Skies gi. Generally, color schemes and themes they use are very appealing.
Most of the time there are no graphics done on the gis. If you love minimalism it will be great for you. If not so much, there is a lot of space to put up patches you like. The thing that also distinguishes these gis is the brand logo. Inspired by surfing, skateboarding, and grappling electric yellow Shoyoroll logo is very visible and easily recognizable. Moreover, they also offer wide ranges of sizes and the fit of their gis are overall pretty much liked by most who try them. In addition, they are simply good quality gis.
Shoyoroll Gi Review
Shoyoroll Superlite 2
Superlite 2 provides the best quality and durability a person can expect from it. It has a very rich blue color and due to its durability, it can be used for years. It has a very minimalist design with a lion patch. The gi is very noticeable and is appreciated by every Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. The malleability of the gi and the high quality makes it perfect for everyday use. It is pre-shrunken and is made from 100% Brazilian cotton.
Shoyoroll 2018 PMB QUICK STRIKE III
The kimono includes a top and a pant. The top is made from 100% Brazilian cotton and is pearl weaved. It is pre-shrunken, to avoid you getting into shrinking issues. It is extremely lightweight and durable with a very clean and simple design. The material offers resistance to any kind of wear and tear, this is the sole reason people use it for the daily basis.
Shoyoroll Batch #08 MAZE
It is indigo in color and provides a unique style for everyday practice. This gi includes a top and a pant which is made from 100% Brazilian cotton. Pant and top are pre-shrunken. It has many significant improvements than the previous ones and this proves to be better than them. The apparel, design, and durability make it stand out among other Shoyoroll gis.
Shoyoroll Yang
Shoyoroll yang is black in color and offers a very sleek style to its user. It is also one of the most expensive gi ever sold of shoyoroll for $185. It has embroidery which is also done in black color. The material of this gi is Brazilian cotton and is pearl weaved. The craftsmanship on this gi makes it different from all the other gis made by shoyoroll.
Shoyoroll gis has a very simple and minimalistic design. There are no graphics done on the gi but there is a lot of space so you can put up your club patches. They come in a few shades including white, grey, blue, and white. All of the graphics work that is done on the gi is embroidered and the color selection is found in contrasts. The company logo is the only thing that stands out on the white cotton and there is enough space for any kind of logo design you might want to do.
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