8 Nike Gift Ideas for Football Players, Coaches and Fans
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Whether they’re in the grind of daily football practice or rooting for their favorite team, the football-obsessed person in your life will appreciate the Nike gifts in this roundup.
If there’s someone in your life who can’t get enough of American football — whether they’re a budding quarterback, tough-as-nails lineman, dedicated coach or a major fan — there’s a Nike football gift to celebrate their love of the gridiron.
Read on to find a gift that will elevate their game at practice or perfect their gameday look.
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8 Nike Gift Ideas for Football Players
1. For Anyone Who Loves the Game: Nike Footballs
Whether it’s to toss around before practice or at a tailgate, what football lover wouldn’t want a fresh Nike football? With a shape that’s engineered for throwing tight spirals and a textured surface for consistent ball-handling and control, a Nike football is a top-notch gift choice.
Whether they’re coated in rubber for the playground or leather for a game-like feel, Nike footballs’ surfaces are grippy and durable.
2. For Warm Hands and One-Handed Catches: Nike Football Gloves
Nike receiver gloves are made with Magnigrip+ technology, which gives the palms traction for making impressive (even one-handed) catches and then securing the ball down the field. Even if the player or fan in your life isn’t a receiver, Nike offers premium gloves made for keeping hands warm on the sidelines.
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3. For Cold Game Days: Nike Tights
Football is a sport that inevitably encounters cold weather late in the season. Whether you’re calling plays from the sidelines, cheering from the stands or running by defenders, help fight off frigid temps and keep focused on the game with a warm, flexible base layer, like Nike football tights.
They’re stretchy enough to let players move at full speed without feeling held back. And they’re made with Nike Dri-FIT technology, so they’ll draw sweat away from the body, keeping athletes and fans dry and comfortable.
4. For Staying Warm and Cozy: Nike Hoodies
A Nike football hoodie is a great way to show off a love for the game. Crafted with cozy fleece materials, Nike football hoodies come in a range of styles, some featuring team-specific logos and others sporting general football graphics and designs.
5. For Looking Sharp: Nike Football Polos and Jerseys
For folks who want to dress up a bit on the sidelines or elsewhere but still want to sport an athletic look, give the gift of a Nike polo or jersey. Nike polos are cut with a tailored, polished look, but they also provide an athletic fit and sweat-wicking fabric that stretches. Both the polos and jerseys are available in tons of colors, so the football fan in your life can show their team pride anywhere.
6. For All That Gear: Nike Football Bags
Loving football means lugging gear, whether it’s helmets and pads or tailgate gear. Help the football lover in your life carry their gear comfortably with a Nike football bag.
These bags are built with tough, durable fabrics and double-stitched seams for strength, with ample pockets for keeping things organized. Plus, comfortable straps — some even with Nike Air technology built in — help distribute the weight of the load for easier carrying.
7. For the Ultimate Football Fans: Nike Football Fan Gear
For many active players and coaches, their journey into football started as a fan. If the person you’re shopping for has a favorite team, help them rep their team pride with Nike fan gear — from knit beanies to a wide range of apparel to team-branded slides. There’s a piece of Nike fan gear that football fans can wear any time of year.
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8. For Players in Need of New Kicks: Nike Football Shoes
Available in every color of the rainbow, Nike’s football cleats are as flashy as they are performance-friendly. If the gift recipient is focused on speed, try the Vapor Edge 360 "Untouchable." If the person you’re gifting is a passionate professional football fan, consider gifting a pair of cleats named after one of the league’s superstars.
Words by Greg Presto