Love the set with the lighter alphas. Hah hah, the grey alphas actually do remind me of sportswear, but boring grey sweatshirts and sweatpants. This is just my personal reaction, and is not meant to criticize anyone else's taste or preference. Maybe I could like the darker version if I could get the association with sportswear out of my head, lol. Probably doesn't help that I didn't come from an affluent family, and wore boring grey sweats when playing sports as a kid, when other kids had flashy gear. It's funny how personal experience colors our responses. It would be nice if the lighter alphas were an option, but I don't expect the world to revolve around me. If you like the colorway, enjoy the set!