We can all probably save ourselves some breath, and just refer to last year's thread.
http://www.udpride.com/forums/showthread.php?p=505180
C-Time and I even both did the mock-ups, using the Nike customizer tool, and everything, because it seems like the dark-on-dark (with no outline) is a constant source of annoyance. I stand by my work, and see no need to repeat it now!