Two Bisons tees, two very different hemlines
The Buffalo Bisons ladies crop tee and the ladies Hi Lo tee both carry official MiLB licensing, but they solve the same game-day question in opposite ways. One is deliberately short; the other is deliberately uneven. Knowing how each hemline behaves is the fastest way to choose between them.
This comparison sticks to what the catalog confirms: hemline construction, fabric weight where listed, sizing guidance, and available sizes. Neither product record includes care instructions, so this article does not guess at washing or drying steps.
Crop tee vs Hi Lo tee: the fit differences that matter
- Hemline: The crop tee is cut short on purpose; the catalog states the length intentionally runs shorter than your average shirt. The Hi Lo tee is higher in the front and lower in the back, so the back hem gives you more coverage than the front.
- Silhouette: The crop tee is a standard cropped shape from New Era. The Hi Lo tee is described as a boxy fit, which means a roomier, straighter cut through the body rather than a close follow.
- Fabric: The Hi Lo tee is listed as 4.5 oz 100% combed ringspun cotton. The crop tee record does not list a fabric weight or fiber content, so treat its hand-feel as unconfirmed until you check the label.
- Sizing note: Both records carry the same warning: ladies apparel commonly fits similar to junior women's sizing. That applies to both tees, so your usual size may feel smaller than expected in either one.
- Size range: The crop tee is offered in X-Small through XX-Large. The Hi Lo tee starts at Small and runs through XX-Large, so X-Small is not an option there.
What the catalog confirms about each tee
- Buffalo Bisons Ladies NE 2Tone Game Crop Tee: Officially licensed MiLB cropped tee from New Era; the length intentionally runs shorter than your average shirt. Confirms both the licensing and the deliberate cropped cut, so you can plan the rest of your outfit around a shorter hemline rather than expecting a standard tee length.
Buffalo Bisons Ladies NE 2Tone Game Crop Tee - Buffalo Bisons Ladies NE 2Tone Game Crop Tee: Ladies apparel commonly fits similar to junior women's sizing; available in X-Small through XX-Large. Explains why you may want to size up and confirms that X-Small is available if you need a smaller starting point.
- Buffalo Bisons Ladies Black Bisons Jays Practical Hi Lo Tee: Hi Lo shirt is higher cut in the front and lower cut in the back; described as a boxy fit while still similar to junior women's sizing. Tells you exactly how the hemline sits and that the body is roomier than a standard ladies cut, which affects how you layer it.
Buffalo Bisons Ladies Black Bisons Jays Practical Hi Lo Tee - Buffalo Bisons Ladies Black Bisons Jays Practical Hi Lo Tee: 4.5 oz 100% combed ringspun cotton; officially licensed MiLB Buffalo Bisons + MLB Toronto Blue Jays affiliate product. Gives you a concrete fabric weight and fiber content to compare against other tees you own, plus the dual affiliation for fans of both clubs.
How to choose based on the hemline you actually want
Pick the crop tee if you want a clearly shorter length and plan to wear it with high-waisted bottoms or as a layering piece. Because the catalog states the length is intentionally shorter than average, treat that as the defining feature rather than a sizing flaw.
Pick the Hi Lo tee if you want more coverage in the back while keeping a lighter front, or if you prefer a boxy, relaxed body over a close cut. The 4.5 oz combed ringspun cotton gives you a known fabric starting point, and the higher front hem keeps the shape distinct from a standard tee.
If you are between sizes on either tee, the junior-sizing note is the one piece of guidance the catalog gives you. Beyond that, the records do not include a size chart with chest or length measurements, so use the junior-sizing note as your main reference and check the product page for any additional fit details before ordering.
Quick decision guide
- Choose the crop tee if...: You want a deliberately short hemline, you wear high-rise bottoms, or you want the New Era two-tone look in a cropped cut. X-Small through XX-Large are available.
- Choose the Hi Lo tee if...: You want a longer back hem, a boxy relaxed fit, or a known 4.5 oz cotton fabric. Sizes run Small through XX-Large.
- Size up in either if...: You normally wear a standard ladies cut and want a looser feel, since both records note the junior-sizing tendency.
What neither record confirms
Neither product record includes care instructions, so this comparison cannot tell you how to wash or dry either tee. Check the sewn-in label on the shirt you receive for the manufacturer's guidance.
The crop tee record also does not list fiber content or fabric weight, and neither record provides a numeric size chart. Those are gaps in the supplied information, not confirmed product limitations, so use the product pages and labels as your final reference.
