Buying for a runner is tricky. They already have shoes they love (or a very strong opinion about the ones they want), and they won't thank you for a novelty medal hanger. So here's what the crew would actually be stoked to unwrap, sorted by budget.
Not sure on size or colour? Ask us, in the shop or by email. We'll help you get it right, wherever you are in New Zealand.
Stocking fillers, under $40
- Creepers Merino Toe Socks, from $25. Merino, made for running, and a pair never goes to waste.
- Sweet Cheeks Butt Butter 15g, $11.99. Every long-run fan's secret weapon against chafe. Trust us.
- PURE Fluid Energy Gel, box of 8, $32.99. Fuel for their next big day out.
- Kinisi Running x JUNK Big Bang headband, from $34.99. Our own design, keeps the sweat (and hair) out of their eyes.
- FlaskDry Mini, $29.99. Dries soft flasks properly so they don't go funky.
- SPIbelt Race Number Belt, $24.99. Holds their race bib, so no more pins through their favourite top.
Under $100
- Fractel caps, $79.99. Including our limited Kinisi Running caps. Light, washable and they look the part at the café afterwards.
- Fenix HL12R headlamp, $99.99. For the dawn starts and the after-work runs once autumn rolls round.
- HydraPak and UltrAspire soft flasks, from $44.99. You can never have too many.
- Ruffwear Flagline leash, $59.99. For the runner whose favourite running buddy has four legs.
$100 to $300
- Black Diamond Sprinter 500 headlamp, $149.99. Bright, comfy, and made for running.
- Julbo sunglasses, from $239. Proper eye protection for big summer days in the mountains.
- Raide Thermal Dispersion Tee, $209.99. Raide is only sold in New Zealand at Kinisi Running, so this one won't be a double-up.
- Ruffwear Trail Runner Dog Running Vest, $189.99. So the dog carries their own water.
The big one
- Running poles from Leki and Black Diamond, from $299.99. A game changer on steep climbs anywhere in the country, from the Port Hills to the Tararuas to a big day in the Southern Alps.
- A running vest, from $259.99. Fitted in store so it doesn't bounce or rub.
- Suunto watches, from $549.99. Maps, heart rate and the stats they'll love to talk about.
Still stuck?
Pop in, or flick us an email, and tell us a bit about them: what they run, where they run and what they keep borrowing from their mates. We'll help you find the right thing, and the filter coffee's on while you browse. And if it's not quite right, we're happy to swap it for the right size or colour after Christmas.
Still can't decide? Grab a Kinisi Running gift card and let them choose for themselves. It's emailed straight away or on the day you pick, so it's never too late, even on Christmas morning.
Christmas order dates
Most of New Zealand: order online by 1pm Friday 18 December.
Rural addresses: order online by Wednesday 16 December.
Click and collect in Wānaka: up to Thursday 24 December. We're open Christmas Eve.
Keep moving.
