Holiday gift ideas for sporty friends and family

Now that it’s officially December, you’re likely in the process of making a list for the friends, family and co-workers you’d like to get gifts for this year.

If any of them are sporty, whether they go to the gym daily, play on a team or with a league, here are some ideas for all ages in a range of prices that keep in mind some aspects of getting and staying fit.

Must-have bag

In the center of the floor at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Coventry Mall, you’ll come across a large display of Bogg bags offered in a rainbow of colors. They resemble Croc’s shoes but in tote form. Perfect to haul sporty accessories to the indoor field this time of year or to the yoga studio, the attractive colors make this large, sturdy, and breathable bag a must-have.

“It’s a new fad,” said Kimberly Perez, a sales associate with Dick’s, of the bag they offer in six different colors.

Comfort with a cause

The next gift idea focuses on comfort with a cause.

“Something that everyone is trending on are these Bombas socks,” Perez said. “They are super comfortable socks and for every pair you buy, one pair goes to the homeless.”

Ideal for workouts, Bombas socks come in many forms and colors.

“They have long ones, no-show ones and ankle ones,” Perez said. “A lot of people that work out tend to buy them because they’re nice on your feet.”

Peloton cycling shoes

For the person in your life who owns a Peloton bike, they might appreciate a pair of cycling shoes that Dick’s only started carrying in the past year.

Dick’s offers Peloton’s indoor cycling shoes in two different styles. They feature a breathable, upper and mesh vent on the base, a quick ratchet clip, plus hook and loop straps to adjust for a good fit.

Perfect for pickleball

Given pickleball’s continuous rise in popularity with all ages, you might have someone on your list who’s looking to get into the sport or someone who can’t get enough of it.

For those new to it, Selkirk offers a set that comes with two paddles, three balls and a bag to hold everything needed to play. For those who already play regularly, Franklin offers sling-style pickleball bags that are perfect for toting gear to the courts. They are roomy and have a fence hook for ease when hanging while playing.

Hydration vessel

Something everyone can use, regardless of how sporty they are, or not, is a hydration vessel. Stanley’s Quencher Tumbler is a much-loved accessory for the workplace. It comes in a huge array of colors.

Yeti offers a full range of vessels that are ideal whether you are on the court, field or gym floor. Right now, Dicks has a large display of Yeti offered in the color pink.

“Right now everyone’s buying pink,” said another sales associate at Dick’s of what appears to be the color of the moment. “That entire shelf was emptied out on Black Friday.”

Whatever sporty gift you choose, it will likely help your gift recipient have a health and wellness mindset they can carry into the New Year.