Christmas gifts for handball fans

Christmas, the time when the sports bag gets a refresh

The end-of-year holidays often fall between two matches. It's that time when you take stock of what has suffered since the season resumed: worn-out soles, a slippery ball, and a club sweatshirt that's now too short. A successful handball gift addresses one of these needs, and it'll be used at the very next session.

All the pages of the Christmas selection start from there: a range of products, a profile or a budget, with size, colour, and brand filters to get straight to the point.

Men, women, juniors: start with the person

When you know who you’re buying for but not yet what, the profile pages are quicker. They mix footwear, clothing, and accessories but only keep the cuts and sizes that fit.

• The men's Christmas page gathers men's and mixed cuts, from match shirts to jackets for watching your team play.
• The women's Christmas page includes indoor gear, bras, leggings, and tailored clothing for female players.
• The junior Christmas page covers kids' and teen sizes, from baby bodysuits to youth categories.

Shoes, balls, clothing, lifestyle: start with the item

If you already know what's missing, go through the product family. Each page keeps just one type of item, making comparison simpler.

• Christmas shoes: handball indoor shoes for grips, jump landings, and contact, in adult and junior sizes.
• Christmas balls: match, training, club, and competition balls, from size 0 to size 3.
• Christmas clothing: shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, jackets, tracksuits, and socks.
• Christmas Lifestyle: sneakers, sweatshirts, backpacks, and items to wear away from the court.

Three budget tiers to help decide

The budget is often the first filter for a gift. Three pages set a price cap across the selection, which helps avoid falling in love with an item that's out of reach.

The gift ideas under €50 mainly include clothing, training balls, and backpacks. The gift ideas under €100 open the door to indoor shoes and sneakers. The gift ideas under €150 target high-end pairs, competition balls, and jackets.

As New Year's Eve approaches: limited stock pages

Two pages work separately. The delivered in time for Christmas page, organised by brand, and the Christmas dispatched in 24h page only show items in stock, shipped out within 24h. They are designed for last-minute shoppers, but the carrier's delivery time always adds to the dispatch time: order early, that’s the only advice that counts.

The other Christmas pages have a wider selection, with delivery times displayed on each product page.

The latest models and discounted prices in the selection

To give a colour that no one has worn at the club yet, the Christmas new arrivals page gathers the most recent items from the catalogue, from balls to goalkeeper kits. Conversely, if the price is a priority, the special Christmas offers group team clothing, shoes, and balls available at reduced prices.

The brands you’ll find under the tree

The Christmas pages celebrate the brands that outfit the clubs. Hummel, the brand with chevrons, covers team clothing and indoor gear. adidas offers the Stabil, a popular stability shoe in halls, and the French team jerseys. Select provides the official EHF Champions League ball, Kempa is a German brand focused on handball, from balls to shoes. Mizuno and Asics complete the choice in indoor shoes, while Erima and Errea cover club clothing.

Before and after the holidays: other great deals

Christmas isn't the only highlight of winter. The Black Friday kicks off the gift season a few weeks earlier, and the sales take over after the holidays. Between the two, the great deals and clearance remain available all year round. For club orders, the clubs space groups everything a whole team needs.

Frequently asked questions

What gift to give a handball player for Christmas?

Start with what wears out the quickest: indoor shoes, the ball, and socks. If you know their shoe size, a new pair is the most useful gift. If not, a ball in their size or a sports sweatshirt are low-risk options.

How to give handball gear without blowing your budget?

Begin with the budget pages, which apply a price cap across the selection. The special Christmas offers add discounted items, especially team clothing. One good item often outweighs several smaller ones.

What to choose for a handball player who already has everything?

Step off the court: a club jersey in supporter style, a ball in the colours of a competition they follow, a pair of sneakers, or an everyday backpack. The lifestyle Christmas page is made for this kind of gift.

How to find out someone’s shoe size without ruining the surprise?

Check the label inside the tongue of their current sports shoes, or ask a teammate. Also note the brand, as sizes vary by manufacturer, then compare with the size guide on the product page.

What gift for a coach or a goalkeeper?

A coach is always short on balls and appreciates a warm jacket for the sidelines. A goalkeeper quickly wears out long-sleeved tops and pants: the Christmas clothing page offers those, along with the necessary protective gear.