The Best Gifts for Men, According to the Real Guys Who Received Them

Every year, we wonder what to give the menfolk in our life for the holidays. A jar of dirt? An axe? Deodorant? What are the best gifts for guys, anyway? All of these offerings are presents we would happily receive ourselves, but what about The Dudes™? We decided to just ask men what gift ideas of times past have really stuck with them, and discovered that the men in our lives enjoy self-care rituals (a little more than they might even know), iconic cookware pieces, and flasks that will survive a nuclear fallout. We learned that when it comes to the best gifts for men, the spectrum stretches from the kitchen to the garden; from travel accessories to outdoor gear that helps them bust TF out in nature.

We talked to dudes of all ages and walks of life to bring you this hot info, from boomer dads and creditless fuckbois (gift them a sturdy bed-frame!); to really good cooks, craftsmen, and discerning techies (who only want a watch if it can also do math). Whether you’re looking to spend $15 or throw down big coinage for your baby boy, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best gifts for men that real, live lads say they’ve ever received.

Adam

“For a big birthday, my mother got me a Vitamix 7500, which was amazing because I really wanted one and definitely didn’t ask for it,” says Adam, who adds that his grandmother also gave him a copy of Philip Roth’s The Human Stain that meant a lot to him. “Finally,” he says, “my fiancée got me this absolutely sick John Mayer x G-Shock limited edition watch earlier this year, which is now sold out, sadly; but John Mayer and G-Shock recently did a collab with Online Ceramics, and that watch is equally sick—if I didn’t already have it and someone gifted it to me, it would definitely make this list.”

Philip Roth

The Human Stain

$13.25 at Amazon

G-Shock x Online Ceramics For Hodinkee

Ref. 5600 Watch

$185 at Hodinkee

Aryan

Cowboy boots are one of the most memorable gifts that Aryan says he has ever received, and this slick pair of black Ariat boots would look just as great on the ranch as they would at the bar.

Ariat

Sport Herdsman Western Boot

$179.95 at Ariat

Lukas

“An aluminum suitcase,” says Lukas, “I travel so much, and it keeps my equipment safe.”

Sindermore

Aluminum Luggage Cabin Hardside Suitcase With TSA Lock

$269$228.60 at Amazon

Kevin

“[I] got a spa day at Wi Spa in LA,” Kevin says, “Didn’t even know what it was, nor that I needed that LMAO.” If you’re in Los Angeles, learn more about Wi Spa on TripAdvisor, or consider getting your boo an at-home spa experience with a veritable shiatsu neck massager. This one is Amazon’s best-seller with over 55,900 reviews and a 4.4-star average rating:

Necktech

Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Soothing Heat

$69.99$49.99 at Amazon

Ian

Ian says that “A bottle of something from Wild Turkey and new running shoes” are some of the best gifts he has received for going the distance. These Swiss-engineered kicks from On are made with a cushioned, forward-rolling superfoam that is designed to keep the wearer feel comfortable on the trail, sidewalk, and wherever the wind may blow them.

$159.99 at On

$31.99 at Fresh Direct

David

“I would say a Le Creuset [oven] is one of the best gifts I’ve gotten recently,” David says, “[ideal] for the chef in your life.”

Le Creuset

Enameled Cast Iron Signature French Oven, 2 1/2-Qt.

$149.95 at Williams Sonoma

Scott

Scott says one of the best gifts he’s ever received was a classic Casio calculator watch, as it never goes out of style.

Casio

Men’s Vintage CA53W-1 Calculator Watch

$29.95$21.92 at Amazon

Thibault

“More gardening materials. Seeds, pots, whatever—[a gardening gift] always shows that someone is paying attention to what I’m tending to at home.” Now that we’re entering winter months and it’s time to bring those plants indoors, the green-thumbed laddie in your life might enjoy some aesthetic grow lights [rips bong].

$29.98 at Amazon

$129.99 at Wayfair

Sam

“Sterling silver jewelry. Always such a great gift,” says Sam about the best gifts he has ever gotten, “[It’s] a touch of elegance that can feel so personal.” There’s an entire VICE guide to shopping for cool, non-corny men’s jewelry, but this amorphous bracelet from the London-based designer Octi is far more memorable than your typical box chain, and it’s made from recycled 925 sterling silver. Smash that order button while it’s on sale at SSENSE.

Octi

Silver River Bracelet

$715$408 at SSENSE

Jackson

“The best gift I’ve ever been gifted was a sturdy-ass Stanley flask—the wide mouth makes it easy to pour liquor into it without soaking your hand and spilling a bunch, and it’s also nice enough that I’m not going to lose it like I have the last 15 or so flasks that I’ve owned.”

Stanley

Classic Flask 8oz with Never-Lose Cap

$27.51 at Amazon

Andrew

Andrew lives in upstate New York, and says that his girlfriend got them “couples’ kayaks” that he loves for exploring their Walt Whitman-y surroundings.

$499 at Huckberry

Max

“Metallic socks. Yes, metallic socks. Party for your feet. Ring in the New Year, one toe at a time.”

Denis & Hazel

Sparkling Socks (Set of 3)

$11.25 at Etsy

Seeksmile

Unisex Shiny Metallic Costume Socks

$9.99 at Amazon

Jake

“I get a new sweater every year from my mom,” Jake explains, stressing that it’s the material that really ~does it~ for him. “It’s usually wool or cashmere, and I would never like, actually spend that much on myself but [the warm fabric] makes a difference.” We’re partial to the affordable, buttery soft cashmere turtlenecks by Quince, and the versatile wool sweaters over at Huckberry.

Flint and Tinder

Knoll Shetland Wool Crewneck Sweater

$168$109 at Huckberry

Quince

Mongolian Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

$79.90 at Quince

Paul

Paul is super into cycling, especially in the bumpy California foothills and mountains, so he says fresh bike shirts are one of his favorite gifts. Cop this classic Adidas cycling jersey while it’s on sale.

$120$84 at Adidas

Raoul

“Dude, remember when you sent me Tech Decks? That was sick.”

Tech Deck

Sk8shop Bonus Pack

$14.99 at Amazon

Ernie

One of the best gifts Ernie says he’s ever gotten was a 1960s Gibson SG from his parents, purchased on Wilshire Boulevard when he was just a teen.

Vintage

2001 Gibson SG Guitar with Case

$1799 at Musician’s Friend

Charles

For the man who’s a citizen of the world, Charles “loves his T. Anthony Weekender Duffle for traveling in style, and added that, “A kindle also makes an amazing gift.” Especially if you’re on the road—no one wants to be lugging around a 5 pound copy of Infinite Jest, am I right? If you don’t quite have the T. Anthony budget, Dagne Dover makes a bestselling mini neoprene duffle with loads of trusty pockets for keeping your giftee’s goods secure.

Dagne Dover

Landon Neoprene Carryall Bag

$125 at Dagne Dover

$99.99 at Amazon

Benjamin

“I received a pair of monogrammed coasters and they are some of my favorite things, ever,” says Benjamin. Equip your lucky giftee with a set of four personalized stone coasters from West Elm. (They ship for free, too.)

West Elm

Personalized Marble Octagonal Coasters (Set of 4)

$32 at West Elm

Have fun shopping for your sweet bambinos.

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