The Best Gifts For Each & Every Man In Your Life

We'll be the first to admit we write a ton of gift guides for the women in our lives. Arguably, they're often easier to shop for. Finding truly unique presents for men requires a little extra thought. Even guy gift round-ups typically include the same old silver cuff links and video game consoles. While we're not knocking the plenty of men do love these things, they're probably just as bored receiving these options as we are gifting them.

So we've taken a break from pumping out gift guides for your feminist friends and soul sisters to conjure up out of the box gift ideas for every man in your life. From your real hubby to your work hubby, your grandpa to your boyfriend who might not yet "officially" be your boyfriend, we've tackled them all. Ahead, you'll find the first men's gift guide in history to not include a single headphone, pair of joggers, or a set of whiskey tumblers. Prepare to surprise them all with your soon-to-come gifting prowess.

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Grandpa
Here's a unique way to participate in quality time with your gramps, even when you're apart. Make it a habit to make a new move every time you visit. The best gift of all may be that you start to visit him more often.

Uncommon Goods Wall Chess, $, available at Uncommon Goods

Grandpa
Get all the grandkids in on a group gift that encourages him to visit you with a swanky modern carry-on. The dynamic wheels will take the weight off his shoulders, an upgrade from the old weekender he's been using for decades.

Away The Expandable Carry-On, $, available at Away

Grandpa
For the man in your life who's both practical and stylish, this recycled wool sweater checks off all our boxes: sustainable, cool, and cozy.

Banana Republic Cable-Knit Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Banana Republic

Brother
Someone’s got to keep him humble and that’s you. Feel free to let him know you’ll splurge on his next gift when he finally pays back all the cash he’s “borrowed” from you. 

Crazy-Dog-T-Shirts Worlds Okayest Brother Shirt, $, available at Amazon

Brother
How your bro's shoe collection is bigger than yours is a mystery that may never be solved. Let him know you support his habit with a luxe sneaker care kit.

Jason Markk Premium Shoe Cleaner and Suede Cleaning Kit, $, available at Amazon

Brother
We can't help it if the trope that brothers are unable to fend for themselves often stands true. This year, help him out with a cookbook he'll actually be interested in. Bonus points: The cookbook comes wrapped in a TNMT logo pizza box. You'll officially be considered the cool sibling.

Urban Outfitters Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cookbook Pizza Box, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Husband
If your husband is a workout fiend, or just always bugging you for a neck massage, gift him a deep tissue massager. Just don't blame us when he starts to love that thing more than you.


Theragun Percussive Therapy: Liv, $, available at Theragun

Husband
True love is letting your significant other know you support their obsessions, err "fandoms."

Cable Guys Groot Device Holder, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Husband
From Bach to Chuck Berry, it's more than a three-record collectible box set, it's a souvenir of the human existence. Husbands that already own vinyl record players will like this gift.

Ozma Records The Voyager Golden Record Box Set, $, available at Huckberry

Work Husband
Your work husband hasn't been the same since they took away bring-your-dog-to-work Fridays. Lift his spirits with a personalized heat-changing mug imprinted with fido's sweet smushy face.

Firebox Personalized Heat Change Mug, $, available at Firebox

Work Husband
Add some zest to his sad desk lunches.

TRUFF Black Truffle Infused Hot Sauce - Set of 2, $, available at Huckberry

Work Husband
Even though he came a little too close to actually attending Fyre Fest, you still call him your best office bud.

Wild & Wolf Festival Survival Kit, $, available at Nordstrom

Dad
If your dad's tailgating custom abides by the postman's creed, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night..." then he'll appreciate this pre-game box of meat as much as the value-pack of toe warmers your mom picked up for him at Costco.

Rastelli's The Tailgate Box, $, available at Rastelli's

Dad
If there's anything dads love more than a practical gift, it's a gag gift. Get him a custom portrait of the child he truly loves best, his pet.

PetPortraitsWorld Custom Dog Peekaboo Portrait, $, available at Etsy

Dad
Some dads are as tech-savvy as they come, others are still getting the hang of how to download apps from the app store. Teach him he can still use his phone in cold weather, it just requires some tech-enabled gloves.

Dents Henley Leather and Wool-Blend Tech Gloves, $, available at MR PORTER

New-ish Boyfriend
Quickly nip the “I don’t know what do you want to do/eat” habit in the bud early in the relationship.

WP Do Something Decision Dice, $, available at Amazon

New-ish Boyfriend
If you're still in the "getting to know one another" phase, loan him one of your favorite books you think he'd enjoy and add in a handsome bookmark he wouldn't normally buy for himself.

Octaevo Bon Vivant Brass Bookmark, $, available at East Dane

New-ish Boyfriend
You should probably steer clear of giving his wardrobe a full makeover, but "elevating his authentic aesthetic" doesn’t hurt.

Everlane The Heavyweight Cashmere Crew, $, available at Everlane

Best Friend
What are best buds for if not to help one another improve each other’s skincare routine? 

Jaxon Lane Bro Sheet Mask x4, $, available at MR PORTER

Best Friend
If your best friend is a new dad or a dad with a young kid, consider this gift that’s for both him and his kiddo. A Disney+ subscription is $6.99 a month and you get to share the password. So, it's sort of like a gift for you?

Disney Disney+ Bundle, $, available at Disney+

Best Friend
As both a nod to his favorite actor (Bill Murray, of course) and an addition to his top shelf, the gift of whiskey is always welcome.

Suntory Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, $, available at Drizly

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