Mid-range gift ideas Hummel

Tracksuit or Chevron Jacket: The Gift for Club Players

The tracksuit remains the most reliable gift from Hummel for a club player: the zip-up jacket and trousers accompany warm-ups, the bench, and bus journeys, from handball to football. The chevron stripe running along the sleeves and legs makes the outfit instantly recognisable. A training jacket on its own, made from lightweight polyester mesh, also makes a great gift for someone who already has their trousers. For an athlete training outdoors in winter, the sweatshirt with a brushed fleece hood keeps the warmth between exercises, and can be worn in daily life.

Other Brands

The mid-budget selection varies by brand:

• adidas.
• Asics.
• Puma.
• Under Armour.
• Reebok.
• Macron.

All the selections are gathered on the page mid-budget gift ideas.

Hamburg, 1923: The Birth of the Bumblebee Brand

Hummel was founded in 1923 in Hamburg, when shoemaker Albert Messmer, inspired by a football match played in the rain, imagined with his brother Michael a studded shoe that wouldn't slip on wet grass. The name means bumblebee in German, and the insect still adorns the logo. The brand likes to recall the old notion that the bumblebee, too heavy for its wings, shouldn't be able to fly: yet it does, and Hummel has made it a symbol of tenacity. The chevrons, which appeared in 1964, then became its visual signature, on both shirts and shoes.

Indoor Shoe or Retro Sneaker: Two Different Gifts

Before giving a pair of Hummel, you need to know where they will be worn. The indoor shoe is for handball players: rubber sole that grips the floor without leaving marks, upper that holds the foot during changes of direction, cushioning that absorbs landings after a jump shot. It is reserved for the gym, to keep the sole clean and sticky. The retro sneaker, inspired by training models from decades past, is aimed at the city: suede or leather upper, chevrons on the side, rubber sole. For a teenager playing in a club and caring about their style, both gifts do not replace each other.

Good Deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hummel associated with Denmark?

In the early 1980s, the German brand was taken over by Danish entrepreneurs, and its headquarters has been located in Denmark since. It outfitted the Danish national football team during the 1986 World Cup, with a famous two-tone kit.

How do Hummel women's clothes fit?

The women's models have a more fitted cut than the men's models of the same size. One compares bust and hip measurements to the product sheet guide and takes one size up for a loosely fitting sweatshirt.

How does a Hummel handball shoe fit?

One keeps their usual size and tries it on with thick sports socks, like during a match. The heel should stay snug without slipping, and the toes should have half a centimetre of space, as the foot moves forward during stops.

Is Hummel a football or handball brand?

Born in football with a studded shoe, Hummel is now among the leading brands in handball, especially in Scandinavian countries. It also outfits football clubs and offers a retro line for city wear.

How to wash a Hummel tracksuit without damaging the chevrons?

Wash it inside out, at thirty degrees, with similar colours and without fabric softener, which clogs technical fibers. Air drying rather than tumble drying preserves the printed or heat-pressed chevrons for much longer.