12 Gifts For All The Men In Our Life Because They Are The Worst People To Shop For And We Hated Even Writing This List
They’ll hate all of these things too but we had to try.
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by The Candidly Team
We all agree men are a nightmare to shop for, right? There are only so many moronic cards about golf and beer and bbqing and cars one can buy, but then we’re also pretty sure they hate all clothes, all wallets, all shoes. They love tech, but we hate to give tech. They hate skincare, but we love to give it. There is no winning.
Nothing on this list is a slam dunk, so don’t even read it, and don’t trust us.
But I guess you need something. Something is better than nothing. And so, that’s what this list is: better than nothing.
Pro tip: or skip the gifts this year and take a trip.
BUT IF YOU MUST…
1. Nisolo Men's Go-To Chelsea Boot 2.0
It is scientifically provable that all men become 87% hotter when they wear Chelsea boots, possibly 92% if they’re worn with Levi’s. We don’t make these rules, we just report on them. And these boots are the best comfort-to-style-to- longevity-to-price ratio of any men’s boots in existence. These are the ones. They also come in a dizzying array of colors but “British tan” does have our heart.
Price: $166 $278
2. Criquet Quilted Shacket
We gave this to our husbands, and they’ve not taken it off. It’s a thin jacket but they can wear it inside, and it’s quilted so it’s chic and there’s just something about it that’s different than the 6,739 shackets like this. It’s the best.
Price: $208
3. Jack Black Lump of Coal Charcoal Body Bar Massaging Soap
Since you do all the stocking stuffing every fucking year with no reprieve, this is one of the very few producty things he’ll really use and love. And it smells heavenly.
Price: $16
4. Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne
Scents are different. They can get into scents. But everyone always thinks of some whiskey or oud-based cologne to give as gifts, and that’s all wrong. This scent is fresh and clean with a very subtle hay-like note that is addictive—for him and for you.
Price: $95 - $175
5. HigherDOSE Red Light Shower Filter
Since men universally love spending endless hours in the bathroom to escape their families, the least we can do is encourage their good habits WHILE indulging their love of tech. Red light therapy has been linked to increasing collagen production, boosting circulation, reducing inflammation, and possibly even helping with hair growth. Plus, the 10-stage filtration helps purify water for healthier hair and skin.
Price: $599
6. Graphic Image Porsche 70 Years Coffee Table Book
We don’t know why and we don’t know when, but one day every man alive woke up and decided he wanted a Porsche. This book is the next best thing to having one.
Price: $210
7. Kiehl’s age defender trio
Our husbands use this trio and it’s like an easy, 3-step routine they don’t have to think about so they actually do it. And it makes a difference. If you want to go crazy, try this cleanser* and this SPF* and then his daily ablutions will be a cut above.
Price: $49 for the moisturizer, $62 for the serum, $40 for the eye cream
8. spinnaker Bradner Automatic Leather Strap Watch
For the husb who’s been wanting to dip a toe into the world of “real” watches, this Spinnaker Bradner has a Japanese automatic movement that winds itself as he wears it, a gorgeous navy face that goes with everything, and the general appearance of a man who potentially might know things about boats. All for under $300.
Price: $285
9. Nisolo Men's Owen Belt 2.0
Most men’s belts are as threadbare as their wallets. And usually they’re in that drab dark brown color. This British tan is SO sharp with jeans or navy or black pants—and of course, if worn with the aforementioned hot boots above, you’ll actually find yourself sexually attracted to your husband again! We joke!
Price: $42 $60
10. Sennheiser
Momentum True Wireless 5 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds
If he is a true audiophile, he won’t be satisfied with mere AirPods. Upgrade his sonic experience to enhance his listening enjoyment of all of his questionable “men’s” podcasts while simultaneously drowning out your voice as you ask him to refill the paper towel holders for the 8th time in a night until he calls YOU the nag!
Price: $300
11. Vuori Sunday Performance Joggers
Only buy these buttery soft joggers if you want to see him in them every. single. night.
Price: $110
12. Nisolo Dean Dopp Kit
To present to him all the fragrances and skincare he’ll hate!
Price: $49 $98
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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