NYC Footy’s Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide
The season of giving is the perfect time to spread good tidings, good sportsmanship, and good-to-know gift guides. So if you’re still on the hunt for a gift to share with that special soccer fan in your life, NYC Footy’s staff of soccer gear shopping experts is here with the top gift picks for the 2024 Holiday Season.
The NYC Footy 2024 Holiday Season Gift Guide
Electronics
The Gift: The Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo Camera
Who's Recommending? Luca Silveira, Manager of Video Production
Why Buy? Having a reliable camera to capture all of your proudest moments on the pitch is highly recommended. The Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo Camera is ideal for capturing those quick moments before they come and go.
Want better in game photos? Pick up an Osmo Action 4. Photo: DJI
Fashion
The Gift: Grip socks
Who's Recommending? Patrick Seaward, Manager, Field Operations
Why Buy? If fail-safe gifts got together to choose one logo to represent their squad, FSG FC, it would have to be a pair of socks. Socks are an easy gift that everyone appreciates. But if you want to add a stylish and functional twist this year, go for the kind with that built in grip so you don't trip. Keeping up isn't always easy, so anyone looking for a competitive edge will appreciate functional fashion that can assist with keeping you standing up instead of falling down.
Don’t let this pair of grip socks slip by. Photo: Dick’s Sporting Goods
The Gift: Puma’s Future 7 cleats + ARYSE ankle braces
Who's Recommending? Tarek Pertew, CEO & Co-Founder
Why Buy? Having a pair of favorite cleats may be more superstition than statistical proof when it comes why we play better, but the Future 7 is my personal favorite for turf. Pairing them with an ankle brace like the kind ARYSE makes is also essential if you need stability support after sticking the landing on a game winning shot.
The Gift: Under Armor Men's Heat Gear Long Sleeve Shirt and Leggings
Who's Recommending? Fede Zanatta, Director, Customer Success
Why Buy? To be a well-rounded player, pushing through when the weather takes a turn for the worse is essential. But that doesn’t mean you should be uncomfortable out there. Picking up baselayers - that means top and bottom folks - like the ones Under Armour offers is a wise move if you want to play outdoors during the winter.
The Gift: Shoe Holsters
Who’s Recommending? Zee Brissett, Manager, Customer Success
Why Buy? Treat your turf shoes and cleats right, and they’ll stay with you throughout the seasons. These shoe holsters are the best way to protect and carry my footwear to a game. Remember, the worst thing you can do to a bag after a game is stick your shoes in them, so clipping them outside is an easy way to know you - and your bag - can breathe a bit easier after the match.
Training
The Gift: Playermaker
Who's Recommending? Fabricio Lima, Manager, Events & Partnerships
Why Buy? Self-improvement at your own pace is critical to long term success, but since progress takes time, it's a mood booster to have technology that tracks performance. Playermaker is a wearable device and app that incorporates insights from the pros over at Manchester City in order to help track your development. Measuring elements of your game including kicking power, touches, and turns, it's an ideal gift for players intrigued by what personalized data can offer to enhance their performance.
Enjoy tracking self improvement with each step? Photo: Playermaker
The Gift: Owala Free Sip Water Bottle
Who's Recommending? Amanda Cueva, Manager, Media Production
Why Buy? You don't need me to tell you this but water is the tastiest thing on Earth when you're incredibly thirsty. That's why carrying a water bottle with you whenever you're out and about is good practice. Owala has the hot hand right now, probably due to the fact it actually keeps water nice and cold while looking good doing it. Whatever you do, make sure to mark your bottle with your initials or stickers or maybe just buy a back up water bottle while you're at it since we see these everywhere.
Who’s in need of stylish hydration solution this winter? Photo: Owala
The Gift: A Portable Goal
Who's Recommending? Patrick Seaward, Manager, Field Operations
Why Buy? Are you visiting that former teammate who recently moved to the suburbs and can't find the time for 5v5 anymore? This portable goal makes for a great housewarming gift and comes in various sizes.