The Christmas selection by sport brings together gifts designed for every passion: club and national team jerseys, Uhlsport footballs, Kempa handballs, Giro helmet lights and Quad Lock mounts for cycling, Helite airbag vests and Beeline GPS for motorcycling, yoga mats and padel balls. From footballers to motorcyclists, everyone finds a useful piece of equipment for their first outing.
A gift that speaks to everyone’s passion, from the football pitch to the ski slopes.
For a footballer, their club jersey is the most anticipated gift: PSG, OM, RC Lens, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich or Arsenal, in adult or child sizes, not forgetting the jerseys of national teams. The supporter version, cut more comfortably, differs from the authentic version, which is identical to what the players wear and is more fitted. The official competition badges are thermofused onto the sleeve. On the field side, balls Uhlsport, a German brand founded in 1948, come in durable training models with glued panels rather than sewn, which keep their shape and absorb less water.
The selection is organised by discipline:
For a cyclist, safety makes a good gift: the rear light Giro Roc Loc attaches to the helmet adjustment system, at the height of drivers' eyes. The cases and mounts Quad Lock lock the smartphone on the handlebars with a quarter turn, allowing navigation without holding it. For a motorcyclist, the airbag vest Helite, a brand founded in Dijon in 2002, inflates using a CO2 cartridge triggered by a cable connected to the bike; a replacement cartridge is required after each deployment. The GPS Beeline, which displays simplified arrows, guides the motorcyclist without diverting their gaze from the road for long.
The Christmas selection also includes gifts on a budget, in the medium range, at a larger budget, for men, for women, for children, in the top gifts, and the selection delivered in time for Christmas reassures those who order late. Find all the ideas on the Christmas page.
A handball player appreciates a quality match ball, like those from Kempa, a brand named after the German player Bernhard Kempa, or a training jersey Errea, an Italian manufacturer of team wear. For padel, a tube of balls makes a handy gift, as they lose pressure over matches. Enthusiasts of yoga and meditation enjoy a Lotuscrafts cushion that raises the pelvis to keep the back straight while sitting. A pair of Nike Classic sports socks, slipped into a sac sports bag, completes any of these gifts and is useful for every session.
Great deals can also be found in the bargain section, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in that timeframe. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school period.
A headlamp for night outings, a lightweight windbreaker, technical socks or a hydration belt serve well from the first winter outing. For shoes, it's better to get a gift card, as the choice depends on their running style.
A mask with a lens suitable for the brightness, warm gloves, a neck gaiter or a thermal base layer can be given with little risk of size issues. A helmet is chosen based on head circumference: check this measurement before purchasing.
Resistance bands, a thick exercise mat, a skipping rope, or a pair of adjustable dumbbells equip a home workout. For the gym, a water bottle, a microfiber towel, and a sac sports bag are sure bets.
The authentic version fits close to the body: choose one size up from usual for a comfortable fit. The supporter version follows the usual size. For a child, choose based on age, leaving a little leeway for growth.
Regular activity strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones, improves sleep and reduces stress. The World Health Organization recommends that adults engage in at least one hundred and fifty minutes of moderate activity each week. A gift related to sport helps maintain motivation.