Top 10 Sports Christmas Gifts For Men, Gift Ideas For Boyfriend

Christmas gift ideas for men are sometimes tricky. In fact, Christmas gift ideas for boyfriend, husband, adult son and other men in the family cause women a lot of headaches. But for most men, sports accessories gifts are a great idea and always welcome, especially as Christmas Gifts. Gadgets like Sports Watches, or a Golf GPS system are hugely popular. For runners, a sports armband for the ipod or a heart rate monitor are useful. There is a bewildering array of these items around so here is my easy list of ten great gift ideas for the sportsman (or sportsmen) in your life.

The nice thing is that these are great Christmas gift ideas for men that are also great birthday gift ideas for boyfriend, husband and any man you need to buy a gift for, you could even choose one of these for a if you are looking for fathers day gift ideas. Whatever the occasion, there is no need to be stumped for inspiration, there are some ace ideas here!

The best part is, especially if it is going to be a Christmas Gift, that you do not have to trail round the shops to find just the right thing, buy your gifts here online from Amazon and have them delivered to your door.

A sports watch is always a great gift idea. A model like this Timex Men's T5E231 Ironman 100-Lap FLIX System Watch is stylish and features a top pusher for easy reading of lap times and split times. The link takes you to the Amazon product page where it is on sale at an amazing 40% discount at only $42! It has a 100 lap memory, a 199 lap counter and nine interval timers with countdown and stop and countdown and repeat that are settable up to twenty-four hours. There is a useful training log feature that stores workouts by date with all the information gathered easily accessible.

This watch is a bestseller for good reason, it incorporates the Timex ‘Flix’ system which allows the watch to be put into night mode and then, with a flick of the wrist, the Indiglo night light illuminates the watch face with its patented blue lighting technology which uses less battery than most other systems on the market, allowing the battery to last longer. Night mode illuminates the Indiglo night light for three seconds and this can be activated by a wrist flick or pressing any button.

A sport armband is a must have accessory for anyone using their iPod on the move and the Griffin iClear Armband Case is one of the best. It has a tough, polycarbonate shell that is robust enough to withstand being used on a daily basis. The Griffin EasyDock design feature is priceless as it allows easy docking without having to remove your iPod from its case.

You need three things for your iPod if you are a sportsman, a case that will protect it from damage, an armband to use when running or working out when the weather is warm and a belt clip to use when running or working out in colder weather (or just when relaxing with the iPod) and the Griffin iClear provides all three with great style!

A Sport Armband makes a great gift for any sportsminded person without breaking the bank! Of course if you are feeling ultra-generous, you could always include the iPod!!

If the man in your life is a keen golfer, he will love a Golf GPS unit like this Garmin Approach G5 GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld with it’s rugged waterproof styling and a three inch touchscreen display that is designed to be readable in sunlight, it is proloaded with course maps of U.S. golf courses including details of the fairways, hazards and the greens.

This clever piece of technology will enable measurement of shot distances to eliminate guesswork. It also includes a digital scorecard that can record the scores of up to four players and enables you to save these for download and review on your computer at home.

The purchase price is all you pay, there is no annual fee and new maps can be downloaded from Garmin.com. The video is a demonstration of the unit in action.

A nice way to acknowledge your man's passion for his sport but also to gently remind him that there are other things in life too - like the opportunity to dress up and take you out for dinner! No, seriously though, he is not going to be in sports kit 24/7 so it is nice when he is wearing a smart suit to have a little reminder of his favourite team, sport or game - there are literally hundreds of great cufflinks to choose from on Amazon.

They also make a great gift for a male relative who has just about everything as cufflinks are always an acceptable present and teaming this with his favourite sport makes a very thoughtful gift.

Click on any of the links below to go to the Amazon site and just key in your chosen sport name and the word cufflinks - there are so many, it is impossible to list them all here, so I have just listed my favourite few!

When I started researching this article, I found that sports bags come in all shapes and sizes, the most popular of which seems to be the sports duffel bag, designed in several sizes depending on the amount of kit that needs to be carried for any particular sport. The link takes you to the product page for the Ogio Crunch Duffel bag - available at a great discount in a choice of five colors.

The best ones have several compartments including a wet/dry compartment for trainers, often with an antimicrobial agent incorporated (whew!). After the duffle type bags, the back pack type is really popular, particularly amongst those who run or cycle to work and need to carry a change of clothes with them.

Bags are branded with sports manufacturers' logos or designer branding and come in a variety of finishes. For cyclists or runners, those with light reflecting strips or panels as an additional safety feature are popular.

I have added to my list of suggestions, the bagball sports bag deodoriser which might not be a very tactful gift on its own (!!), but would be a great idea popped inside a sports bag given as a gift as a thoughtful extra feature.

For recreational snorkelers, one of the great snorkeling sets available would make the perfect gift, especially if it comes with the tickets for a surprise holiday to try them out!  The features to look for are a snorkel with a good quality mouthpiece and nice wide pipe that gives good airflow and which is designed to prevent splashed water from entering (so that you do not have to worry when snorkeling with other swimmers that you will get an unexpected and unpleasant lungful of water!).  You also need to ensure that you get a set with an easy-clear purge valve.

Choose a set with a good quality mask – after all, the main purpose of snorkeling is to be able to view the underwater scene so you need quality lenses that allow maximum light and a frame that provides an excellent but comfortable seal.

Most snorkel sets have a uni-size snorkel and mask and you purchase a set with the fin size that equates to your shoe-size.  It is a good idea too to choose a fin set with enclosed heel that will  provide a comfortable fit.

The most popular cycle helmets are in two main shapes, the first being the traditional vented oval shaped helmet with vents.  These are great, lightweight and durable.  Look for a model with adjustable fit for comfort, a visor for additional shading and plenty of vents and moisture wicking pads to keep the wearer cool and dry.

The second type of helmet available is dual purpose with safety certification for both bicycle and skate.  This second type has a hard plastic shell and vents to cool the wearer.

It is advised to always wear a helmet for cycling or skate activities and that you should always fasten the buckle and tighten the chin strap, ensure the helmet is worn so that the forehead is protected and regularly inspect the helmet for any sign of wear or damage.

Sport sunglasses need to be super-light and super-comfortable, The top selling TR90s pictured, weigh an incredibly light 0.6 ounces so you hardly know you are wearing them. You need an unbreakable frame and shatterproof anti-scratch lenses that provide 100% UV protection. Get this combination and you have a great pair of sunglasses that are suitable for cycling, running, golfing, fishing, baseball, softball, kayaking – in fact any outdoor activity you name!

Take a look at my top five, below!

For a runner, a runner belt is a great idea, these are sometimes called fuel belts, hydration belts or sports water bottles belt.  They carry containers which will either be filled with water or hydration solutions, there are small pouches for essentials such as rehydration sachets, energy bars – and of course other small items such as keys or mobile phone.  The number one hydration belt is rated to be the Helium belt and is highly rated by competitors in Ironman competitions.

Look for models with a stretch waistband for comfort, Velcro closures for ease and speed of removal and breathable material for coolness and comfort.  Containers should be secure in their holsters, yet easy to remove.  Pouches should be zippered or Velcro fastened for security, yet easy to open whilst on the move.

Yes, you knew it, sooner or later in a list of gifts for men, there would be socks! Seriously though, sporty people get through a LOT of socks and new ones are always welcome at any time of the year. Spoil your man with some top quality socks for his running shoes or hiking boots and give him a treat for his feet like these ASICS Hydrology Double Tab Low Cut Running Socks, with their hydrology technology to wick moisture away from the feet, keeping them cool and dry. The ankle tabs are designed to ensure an excellent fit and protect against blisters.

 I hope you liked my top ten sport accessories gifts for the sporty men in your family - Christmas is fast approaching so why not let your mouse clicking finger do the hard work with the shopping this year and pop on over to Amazon for some fantastic gifts at amazing prices - all delivered to your door!