The Best Gifts for Men That Will Spoil All the Deserving Guys Out There
"The best gifts for men"—a thing you Google, a thing you ponder, a thing you think so damn hard about you forget why you wanted to give them a gift in the first place. Not this year. This year, you resolve to Google with intention (and you've come to GQ—where we've seen everything and are impressed by only the best of the best). No sad socks. No whiskey stones. No ties. Here, you will meditate on, but not overthink, which of our thoughtful gift ideas will most suit this man (who surely deserves to be spoiled just a little bit because don't we all, don't we all).
From you, a purveyor of good taste, to him, your absolute favorite, here are some of the finest gifts for men, no matter what the time or occasion. We've culled this assortment from our full slate of Best Stuff guides—from beard trimmers to headphones—along with our annual awards series for fitness, grooming, and sleep products.
The Best Gifts for Men, According to GQ
- The Best Gift for Dads: Flint and Tinder Stretch Ripstop Waxed Field Jacket, $198
- The Best Gift for Brothers: Miansai Leon Necklace, $395
- The Best Gift for Boyfriends: Todd Snyder x Timex Blackout Expedition North Watch, $179
- The Best Gift for Husbands: CDLP Boxer Brief Set, $95
- The Best Gift for Grandpa: Yeti Rambler Stackable Lowball, $20
- The Best Gift for Foodies: Our Place Perfect Pot,
$175$135 - The Best Gift for Coffee Lovers: Atlas Coffee Subscription (Three Months),
$60$50
- Gifts Under $100
- Gifts That Our Editors Want
- Grooming Gifts for Him
- Fitness Gifts for Him
- Home Gifts for Him
- Clothing Gifts for Him
- Tech and Gadget Gifts for Him
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The Best Gifts Under $100
If his monthly expenses include $500 for smoothies, then he needs an intervention—and this personal blender. Its super-fast motor makes light work out of ice and fruit, and you can drink straight out of the blending container. This gets bonus points for looking great on the counter, too.
D.S. & Durga is famous for making things smell goods, from candles to fragrances. This scent in particular is a popular one for the brand offering up notes of sweet fruit and leather.
Help them take a culinary tour of the world with this GQ editor-beloved subscription box for coffee enthusiasts. It will ship them the finest single origin roasts from around the world (including spots like Hawaii, Jamaica, Yemen, and Guatemala), along with desktop-worthy postcards that tell you more about each coffee's place of origin. Look out for unique tasting notes of strawberry, graham cracker, lemonade, almond butter, and beyond in each bag.
Quietly nursing an adult beverage doesn't have to come in flask or paper bag form. Instead, there's a sleek stainless steel vessel that'll regulate temps enough that he'll never have to even think of reaching for that giant ice ball.
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Slub Classic Tee
Upgrade his threadbare short-sleeve rotation with one of our favorite, buy-one-in-every-color t-shirts. It's got the perfect lived-in texture and fit to become a summer staple, and sits at a comfortable price point for stocking up in multiples.
Anyone who's ever worn a pair of Baggies knows why these shorts are so damn great. Get them in every color and inseam for literally any occasion.
Sick sunglasses for under $100? We swear it's not a load of crap.
The Gifts That Our Editors Really (Really) Want
I'm not going to lie to you: GQ editors have expensive taste. But what we've come to find in our testing is that when you invest in things you love, you keep them forever and love them tender. So here's the stuff that our team wants for spring.
This Rimowa Classic Cabin may be more of an investment than your everyday roller bag, but with its handmade leather handles, aluminum outer, and adjustable inner dividers, this carry-on will be as much fun to receive as a trip itself.
As if getting into bed every night weren't already the best part of the day, statement-making sheets up the ante on the fun.
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If you want a gift that gets no notes: this tux.
For the guy who's spending the summer illicitly grilling in a Greenpoint backyard or one who's found his corner of the actual great outdoors, this portable grill won't fail.
Look, this coffee maker doesn't land until September, but our editors believe that the best things in life are worth the wait. So pre-order yours now—and tell your guy that his pour over days are numbered.
Saturday's for the birds, according to our wellness editor—whose requesting an enhanced viewign experience with these spotting scopes.
“Fits like a glove” was made for these ballerina loafers, made of soft, buttery lambskin.
The Best Grooming Gifts for Him
Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash & Hand Balm Duet
Welcome him into the cult of bougie hand soap. And to make sure his hands don't dry out, the lotion is a great way to have him moisturized and smelling good.
Few fragrances are as iconic as Bleu, and it's captured the hearts (and olfactory nerves) of many a scent-loving men. One quick spritz of that citrusy aroma is all it takes, and he'll just love that he can have his own little piece of Chanel for once.
He probably takes more time in the bathroom than you do, and most of that time is using a hair dryer. Make sure he's not damaging his hair by opting for one of the most popular dryers in the market.
The best beard trimmer, as per our rigorous testing, is a high-powered, metal-bodied, incredibly precise tool that will keep all his facial hair dialed in. But the Multigroom 9000 is also a top-tier body groomer and hair clipper as well. Because if he's going to keep his hair in check, he should be able to keep it all in check.
Something he can flex in his medicine cabinet and wear proudly on his face. It's spiked with notes of bergamot and lavender for an extra soothing aromatic experience.
Every guy needs a bag for keeping his toiletries and grooming gear in place when he's on the road rather than, say, a medium-sized Ziploc. But there's an awful lot of meh Dopp kits out there, while this hardy tin-cloth one has the makeup of a hearty waxed canvas jacket and the storage to house all of his skincare essentials.
The GQ Box delivers at least $200-worth of style upgrades, home goods, A-tier grooming products, and more—in, yes, a literal box—to the subscriber's door every three months. And it costs much less than what's inside. The latest one comes packed with everything you need to gear up for warmer weather, from a sweat-wicking workout tee to a Hawthorne scent for new subscribers. Use the code “SPRING24” to get your first box for just $39.
The Best Fitness Gifts for Him
Nike's grippy rubber Mountain Flys will help him gain new ground on the trails and look good doing it.
The latest percussive massage gun from Therabody does more than just pound your muscles into submission—it's also about giving your mind a break thanks to a built-in heart rate sensor with breath work coaching delivered via an accompanying Bluetooth app.
Every yogi knows that the Holy Grail of yoga mats comes from Manduka, and this one is super grippy to make sure every asana is performed to a tee with zero slippage after the fact.
Don't send him off to the top of the mount with a subpar set of hikers. Merrell's Moab 3s have the traction, the weatherproofed materials, and the looks to help him trek in the great outdoors with aplomb.
The Best Home Gifts for Him
Hatch Restore 2
His internal clock is no match for his alarm clock (or his phone). Hatch's Restore 2 will help him rise more easily by simulating a sunrise, and when he's having trouble sleeping, a soundtrack will help him more easily drift off. A good night's sleep might just be the best gift after all.
The cult-favorite electric kettle from Fellow—with its ability to quickly boil water and keep it at your desired temperature for up to an hour—got a Great Jones makeover that will be one of the more exciting things to grace his countertop.
His bloodstream might be 50% caffeine, but that's all coming from the numerous $5 lattes he's shelling out a day. Breville makes a great selection of espresso machines, and its entry-level Bambino can help him become a better barista than the person he's tipping a little too generously. Plus, if he's nice enough, maybe he'll pull you some shoots, too.
Heritage schmeritage. This do-it-all cast iron crockpot comes with its own grips for taking out of the oven, and looks like a dream on your stovetop.
Unless you're a committed solo stoner, everything's better when you're lighting up among friends. This stylish party-ready ashtray (courtesy of Seth Rogen's brand Houseplant) has openings to park three joints in there, so it's more than ready when the next houseparty rolls around.
A formidable, incredibly precise grinder from Fellow for the hardest-grinding fellow on your list. It'll help him zero in on the best settings for either a micro espresso grind or a coarser cold brew option, and nothing looks sleeker on the countertop.
An easy-to-use pizza oven that brings them all to the yard with its no-muss, no-fuss design. This one takes just 15 minutes to get up to temp so it's ready to pump out some pies in no time.
If he tends to wax poetic about the brown stuff, he'll get fired up when a box arrives at the door with his name on it and a few bottles of small-batch, world-renowned whiskeys—the kind you won't find at the local liquor shop—tucked inside. If you bless him with a year's subscription, each box only costs $80 (for $320 total). Not a bad price for a year's worth of drinking well.
The Best Clothing Gifts for Him
If he can tell you the difference between sanforized and unsanforized denim, then he'll appreciate a little dip into the denim jacket archives with this Levi's Type I piece. It's relaxed, it's boxy, and it's all kinds of stylish.
Jaxxon's affordable jewelry makes it easy to spice up literally any outfit. Just imagine: This sleek little number on his wrist will make even a white tee and blue jeans look like it was more thought out than it actually was.
The Cuban-collar shirt still isn't going anywhere, but with any luck, he'll be going somewhere tropical—and you better believe this top is going with him.
Filson's known for its heirloom-quality pieces, from its jackets to its bags. This backpack is rugged enough to tackle a trip through a safari as much as it's capable of getting him through his sweaty commute from home to work and back again.
We've finally hit Samba fatigue, and even if he doesn't know it, you do. However, you know he's loyal to the three stripes, and these will scratch that Samba itch.
The Beta jacket might have become a meme because of TikTok, but there's no denying that Arc'teryx made a really good rain jacket that's still very much beloved for its looks as well as its functionality.
The iconic Gucci loafers might not be in his budget, but hey, a gifting occasion makes the perfect excuse to deck out his feet in these sexy Italian joints.
Every dude needs an accessory. Whether it's a ring, a watch, or a necklace, it'll elevate their outfit and make something good into something great. Miansai's in the business of making great things, like this Leon necklace, which is a subtle way to add some flair into an otherwise excellent fit.
One look at this woven wallet and everyone will know he's holding a Bottega. And since you bought this for him instead of having him get it himself, it'll actually be filled with money.
This rugged jacket has the style bonafides to carry him to work without ruining his fit. And just in case he might actually be a lumberjack, it'll put up with splintering wood flying his way.
This shirt looks a lot like a particularly popular brand, but at a fraction of the cost without compromising on style.
Let those dogs fully exhale with some trusty, pre-aerated huaraches that he can gently freak like Chris Pine or just go fully “OOO” mode with on vacation.
No more showing up to the office a sweaty mess thanks to this downright breezy polo with a hybrid cotton-linen fabric and a hybrid sweater polo silhouette that will save him during these confusing in-between seasons.
Timex's latest collab with Todd Snyder is a slam-dunk for any burgeoning Watch Guy or well-established Watch Nerd with its sleek black-on-black design and contrast stitching.
If he's constantly doing his best to cosplay as the talented Mr. Ripley, he'll love the addition of a new knit polo to his collection. This one is great on the surface, but it's not until you take a closer look at the detailing on the referee-worthy striping that it truly earns grail-worthy status.
Smythson's handsome, croc-embossed cardholder is our favorite lightweight method of transporting the essentials (and only the essentials), so it'll be a welcome gift to anoint a new graduate with.
No one does a Macintosh quite like the Brits over at Percival, and with a slicker this sleek, he'll be wearing it plenty come rain or come shine.
Our Legacy is the biggest little fashion brand in the world, and its ever-popular Camion boots are an easy way to level up any outfit. Ahem, the chunky little heel will literally give all the short kings out there a boost.
CDLP's boxer-briefs have earned their place amongst GQ's All-Star lineup of greats for a reason: They're wildly comfy, cut perfectly, and extra luxurious thanks to the lyocell fabric they're made from. They're not just underwear, they're also the gift of a major confidence boost.
Wayfarers, Aviators, Clubmasters: the classic Ray-Bans are classic for a reason. But this angular pair has all the same flair as those legends without blending into the crowd.
That old adage "the shoes make the man" is past its prime. Still, Jacques Solovière's single-cut, elegantly folded Eduardo is the mildly freaked update on the stoic derby that makes other people stop and notice in the best way possible.
Some dudes just need a little help getting dressed. Alex Mill makes a bunch of excellent, long-wearing essentials to build out that capsule wardrobe and this crisp, classic button-down should be first on his list.
Here's a symbolic ring (no, not that one) which can be interpreted so many ways: A pair of jasper stones for two absolute gems of humans, an equals sign for equality (just getting the gears turning…), and a sleek signet shape for your classically handsome partner.
Whether he lives in a hoodie because comfort is king or he needs something to stave off the chill between his home and the gym, Reigning Champ's midweight option is the ultimate pick when it comes to staying cozy as hell.
The Best Tech and Gadget Gifts for Him
These are some of the best headphones for working out, but even if he's not working up a sweat in these, he'll love the excellent sound quality, battery life (24 hours!), and impressive active-noise cancellation.
Sonos upgraded its Move—a wireless rechargeable speaker built to go from bedroom to bathroom to back patio and wherever else—with a 24-hour battery life (so he can keep the party going) and stereo separation (so his "Taylor 'n' Friends" playlist will sound even better).
The new Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate trump card gift for any gamer on your list: the VR will be transportative in even the most familiar spaces, and its advanced comfort and passthrough features mean you can easily grab a quick bite without taking your headset.
One of our favorite turntables will not only upgrade his vinyl-listening setup, but also help him refine the audio on all his dusty records.
A critical piece of tech that keeps all his reads in one place, and reduces strain on that bad back of his.
He’ll be able to successfully tune you and the world out, even better maybe than he usually does, with the help of these truly excellent headphones from the masters of audio over at Bose. Beyond the crystal clear acoustics, there are also 11 levels of active noise cancellation to meet the moment—light snorers all the way up to pneumatic drills and plane engines.
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