15 Great Gifts Under $50 for the Athlete

Athletic wear can be a bit much sometimes. Day-glo colorways, technical stitching and synthetic materials are fine for training and trail running, but if you want a pullover that performs just as well on casual Saturday jog as it does on a lazy Sunday, the merino wool Tracksmith Downeaster is a sure bet (and worth the splurge). $138

For solo spiral practice, the Passback Football is designed and shaped to be thrown at a hard, flat surface so that the ball spirals back on its own. $30

When you train hard, you need a water bottle that can keep up. The OXO Strive Advance is made of a durable plastic with a two-tier lid tethered by a coated stainless steal cable. $15

Fighting foot funk with old-fashioned foot and shoe powders can leave sneakers and cleats smelling like a doctor’s office. But Solscience Antidot offers odor-eliminating alternative scents like Cool Watermelon and Future Fresh. $14

Your running regimen doesn’t stop when the temperature dips. These gloves’ fleece lining and special insulation keep your digits warm and dry; conductive patches in the thumb and forefinger let you work your exercise playlist. $15

A jump rope needs to take a beating. The RX jump rope is a quality coated-steel cable anchored to an industrial-grade multidirectional bearing system for a consistent swing throughout your workout. $45

Rapha collaborated with British ceramicist Billy Lloyd to design these coffee mugs in a way that matches their own penchant for quality craftsmanship. $30

Callaway’s softest urethane balls provide minimum spin off the driver, and their low compression gives you an incredibly soft feel on the green. $40

Optimal vision and a sleek, efficiently hydrodynamic silhouette. It also comes in a range of lens colors to take advantage of natural light to brighten important markers and buoys. $35

Lonely Planet beautifully illustrates 200 of the best places in the world to go for a ride — city rides and mountain trails in France, Italy, Mongolia and more. $23

If you’ve given up on protein bars, give Aloha a shot. Their peanut butter chocolate chip and vanilla almond crunch flavors will definitely change your mind. $20

Old-fashioned pushups don’t give your muscles maximum benefits. The Pushup Elite rotates slightly to engage more muscles with each rep. $24

Yaktrax Run Traction Cleats act like mini snow shoes that fit around your regular running shoes. Think of them as tire chains for your cross-trainers. $27

The Arc 2 can carry your essentials along with two purpose-built water bottles, so you stay hydrated without slowing down. $30