Cincinnati Reds
Buying a gift for a Reds fan isn’t like buying a gift for someone who casually enjoys baseball. They take it seriously. The lucky recipient of your purchase probably knows more innings than they can count, has opinions on the rotation you’ll hear unprompted, and has such a deep connection to Great American Ball Park that winning becomes secondary to what the stadium means to them. You aren’t shopping for someone who likes baseball as a hobby. You are shopping for someone who bleeds red.
That also means the bar is set for what makes a good gift. While there is plenty of baseball-themed stuff out there, most of it will be forgotten as soon as the paper comes off. You shouldn’t have to buy something with a logo on it just because that’s the brand’s idea of sportswear. We’ve been ruthless about tossing ideas that don’t feel quite right because we believe Reds fans deserve better, and frankly so do the friends and family looking to buy for them.
Instead we looked for things that amplify what it means to be a Cincinnati Reds fan. Like the history that goes back to 1882 when they became the oldest professional team in the sport. Like the players who graced the field and became legends. Like the pride you take in supporting a team that has seen it all and still stands strong. Like gifts that become a part of your life, rather than met with a polite grin and gifting shelved for two weeks out of the year.
We also thought about who you’re buying for and why you’re buying. Birthdays for that Reds fanatic who has accumulated everything over the years and is really hard to buy for. Fathers Day for the dad who has opening day tickets as part of his DNA they’ve been attending for fifteen years. Christmas for your teenager who is just now really getting into baseball and are beginning to understand what the obsession is all about.
When you see something you like in our collection, know that we believe in it too. We didn’t include things just because they were easy to find or because they looked good on a phone screen. Each of these products made it into the collection because we’d be handing it over to our loved ones and feel confident that they would love it too. You know your Reds fan loves the game and can tell the difference between something made with care or something chosen quickly. These were made with care.