Whether they’re young or grown-ups, we’ve got gift ideas for sports players and keep-fit fanatics covered.
Football fever
Treat the football lover in your life this Christmas and consign those muddy old boots to the dustbin.
Puma offers top-of-the-range boots whether you are a supersonic striker like Manchester City star Sergio Aguero or a midfield net-buster like Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas.
The new evoSPEED 1.2s and PowerCat 1s come in an eye-catching blackberry cordial and orange colourway.
evoSPEED 1.2 RRP £164.99 (entry level evoSPEED 4.2 from £44.99), or there is the PowerCat 1, RRP £104 (entry level PowerCat 4 from £39.99) - from ProDirectSoccer.com
Players can also stand out in the gloomy winter conditions with the Hi-Vis Nike Hypervenom boots.
The Hypervenom is a new boot created with feedback from top players including Neymar and Wayne Rooney who specified the need for a boot that could help them create space quickly in and around the penalty area, and get their shot off from any angle.
Nike Hi-Vis Hypervenom RRP £160, nikestore.com
If you’re getting them new boots, the perfect partner is a new ball to kick around.
One of the most premium balls around is the Nike Hi-Vis Incyte. Currently seen in the Premier League, it is said to feature “performance innovations that increase reaction, touch, ball flight and visibility.”
The ball is priced £100, though alternative cheaper versions are available. nikestore.com
Running wild
Whether next year is the year they run a marathon or just the year they get in shape, help them on the way with Puma's great range of running shoes.
The new PUMA Mobium glow range is perfect to make sure you're seen for winter running, while the MoveCell mirror the tendons and pads of your foot to adapt with you as you run.
Puma Mobium Glow RRP £99.99 from ProDirectRunning.com
Get motivated this Christmas and beyond with the new Nike+ FuelBand SE - the smart, simple and fun way to get more active and inspire you to move more as we enter a new year.
You can use it to track various activities as well as connect with friends so you can keep each other going.
Nike+ FuelBand SE- RRP £129, nikestore.com
Meanwhile, the Nike Pro Combat Hyperwarm Compression Dri-Fit Max Shield top is great for training in cold and wet weather thanks to the tight-fitting, sweat-wicking winter base layer which repels rain and allows for ventilation.
RRP £50, nikestore.com
Teeing off
If you know all they'll want to do on Boxing Day is get out on the golf course, at least make sure they have some new clubs to enjoy.
Featuring directional Aeroskin on the sole and crown of the club, a technology unique to Dunlop, the DP1 Driver generates faster club head speeds and increases distance due to reduced drag. The DP1 also features alignment aids on the crown of the club to help in lining up the perfect shot.
The NZ9 irons are made from a super soft 8620 steel which is used on a weekly basis by leading tour players across the world. Currently being tested exclusively for Dunlop by Thomas Aiken, the NZ9 irons have True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts and come fitted with Lamkin Crossline grips as standard.
DP1 Driver RRP £119.99, Dunlop NZ9 irons RRP £399.99 – available from SportsDirect.com
For a cheaper alternative, Dunlop DP1 golf balls are available for £17.99 per dozen.
Celebrate the Ryder Cup’s return to the highlands by checking out the official 2014 Ryder Cup tartan. Who wouldn’t look fetching in these trousers (£180) out on the course? There are also a bow tie (£19.50) and tie (£19.75) available from scotlandshop.com
And for when the weather is not suitable for golfing, the Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 14 Masters Edition from EA Sports for Xbox 360 and PS3 (available from Game) will make the perfect pressie.
Courting success
After a historic year for British tennis, make sure 2014 gets off to the right start for your tennis fans with a new racket.
The Dunlop Biomimeic M3.0 Racket is designed for players of all swing styles looking for a great balance of power and control.
Engineered in the UK, the Slazenger AERO V98 Tour combines cutting-edge performance-enhancing technology with the highest quality materials. The AERO V98 Tour is designed for advanced players with long swings who require extreme precision and control with added power.
Dunlop Biomimetic M3.0 Racket RRP £159.99, Slazenger AERO V98 Tour RRP £139.99 – from SportsDirect.com
Ashes to Ashes
With the fourth test of the Ashes starting on Christmas Day what better way to treat the cricket fan than with a new bat to go and recreate England's heroics (or not) in the nets?
The Slazenger V100 TAS ULTIMATE bat combines cutting-edge technology with a super light mid-blade profile to deliver stunning performance and new levels of stability and control.
Slazenger V100 TAS ULTIMATE Bat RRP £375 from SportsDirect.com
Gym work
The Iron Gym Extreme is a multi-functional workout ‘bar’ that can be used for pull-ups, sit-ups, as well as arm and shoulder exercises, all the exercises you need for a strong torso.
It uses the body's own resistance power for quick and effective results, strengthening biceps, triceps, abs, pectoral, back and shoulder muscles. It can be easily attached to the door frame (top or bottom) and detached again, no tools or drilling necessary. Holds up to 136 kg RRP £34.99, see decathlon.co.uk
The USA Pro Racer ladies’ vest and three-quarter leggings come with comfort and convenience for workout sessions.
Vest RRP £24.99, leggings RRP £12.50, see store.usapro.co.uk
Box clever
The Lonsdale Authentic Leather Bag Mitt is a genuine all-cow-hide leather glove handmade with extra dense resilient inner-foam layered mould. The Velcro-fastening double-wrap-around leather wrist strap provides additional comfort and support.
RRP £31.99, store.lonsdale.com
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