35 Gifts for Boyfriends Who've Been Very Good This Year 2026

Skip to main contentAt least, let's hope so. Otherwise, it's a pair of VC-funded socks and a lump of coal.Courtesy of GQ, Beats by Dre, Houseplant; Design: Emily HanhanThe internet has some peculiar ideas about what constitutes a good gift for a boyfriend. Search long enough and you'll find yourself in a purgatory of ergonomic footrests, rechargeable headlamps, novelty T-shirts, and footwear that seem designed to extinguish whatever romantic spark remains. Surely the person you love deserves something a little more inspired.So we've assembled a collection of gifts that reflect what we hope is a more generous understanding of the guy you're actually dating: the things that'll actually tickle his fancy. Because whatever the gifting occasion, it doesn't call for another set of monogrammed rocks for his bourbon.Still on the hunt? Explore the rest of our gift guides, and sign up for the GQ Recommends newsletter for a steady supply of gift ideas that have our seal of approval.The Gifts for Boyfriends Hit List The Kaleidoscopic KnitJ.Crew Wool Sweater in MultistripeRead moreThe Next-Gen BeatsBeats Beats 360Read moreThe Full-Body UpgradeByredo Mojave Ghost Body SetRead moreThe Swag Deficit EraserMerz b. Schwanen 215 Loopwheeled Classic Fit T-ShirtRead moreThe Miniature Music StudioTeenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator Drum MachineRead moreThe Good Vibes GeneratorHouseplant Droplet Scent BurnerRead moreThe Sleep-Saving BrickBrick Brick NightRead moreThe Thinking Man's ClockNanu Electronics Arc Alarm ClockRead moreStyle GiftsGrooming GiftsTech GiftsHome & Kitchen GiftsWellness & Fitness GiftsStyle GiftsHowlinBirth of the Cool Crewneck SweaterA mainstay of Antwerp label Howlin's knitwear lineup, the Birth of the Cool is made from 100% Scottish Shetland wool. A very good sweater with a very good name.Polo Ralph LaurenLogo-Embroidered Cotton-Corduroy ShirtA rich shade of green, a great collar, and that little pony perched on the pocket. This cotton corduroy chore coat from Polo Ralph Lauren is just the layer for the cooler months.Merz b. Schwanen215 Loopwheeled Classic Fit T-ShirtThe first step in closing the swag gap is a first-rate white tee. Merz b. Schwanen makes them in all manner of cuts and styles, but the 215, famously worn by Jeremy Allen White in The Bear, hits the sweet spot.Buck MasonBig ChinoBuying pants for a guy can be a delicate business, but Buck Mason makes it easy. The brand's Big Chino, with its generous, full-legged silhouette, is a safe bet for just about any wardrobe. Worth browsing the rest of the lineup, things tend to sell out quickly.J.CrewWool Sweater in MultistripeEarlier this year, a patchwork Shetland sweater from a 1996 J.Crew catalog became an unlikely object of obsession in certain stylish corners of the internet. This one isn't quite the same, but it's got enough of that vintage J.Crew magic to scratch the itch without having to scour eBay for the original.Sperryx Colbo Sirah LoaferColbo and Sperry are on a roll. Their latest collaboration, the Sirah loafer, is an new-new silhouette that lands somewhere between a vintage dress shoe and a ballet flat, with a low-slung profile and Sperry's signature grippy sole.Timexx Todd Snyder Dylan WatchThis Timex and Todd Snyder watch takes its cues from the watchmaker's 1960s Marlin, with a slightly smaller case, a classic dial, and a handsome suede leather strap. A lot of watch for the money.MfpenBanquet Striped Silk-Jacquard TieIt wouldn’t be a GQ gift list without a nice tie. This silk-jacquard number from mfpen fits the bill, and won’t set you back too much, either.Teklax Auralee Organic Cotton-Flannel Pajama TrousersTekla and Auralee are back for their second collaboration, and these checked pajama pants sit right in the middle of the Venn diagram of cozy and covetable. Definitely a pair he should wear out of the house.EasymocCozymoc SlippersHandsewn in Maine, Easymoc’s Cozymoc pairs a full-grain leather upper with a 100% shearling lining for shuffling around in comfort. A Vibram sole makes it fit for trips outside, and it’s resoleable, too.Grooming GiftsHumanraceDermal Rejuvenating Face Mask (6 Set)If he’s taking skincare cues from anyone, it should be Pharrell, who apparently doesn’t age. The multihyphenate’s skincare brand, Humanrace, has a Rejuvenating Face Mask featuring a peptide trio complex to keep your lucky guy looking chipper.AbibRetinal Eye Serum Lifting RollerWhen it comes to skincare, sometimes it takes a tool to help a guy take care of himself. This one from Korean skincare brand Abib packs retinal to help reduce the appearance of under-eye bags, with a built-in metal rollerball that makes application a breeze.ByredoMojave Ghost Body SetThe whole point of a gift set is to give him something he wouldn’t try himself. Fortunately for you, after using this Mojave Ghost body wash, lotion, and hand cream, he’s never going to want to go back to whatever he was using before.GapEau de Parfum Discovery SetThe Gap '90s nostalgia machine is running at full tilt, and this year the brand went digging through its fragrance archives, bringing back the scents that once perfumed an entire generation of mall-goers. TLa Roche-PosayAnthelios UVDefense Sunscreen SPF 50 with BEMTBig news in sunscreen: BEMT, a UV filter long used in European formulas, has finally made it stateside. It offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and helps make those lightweight formulas we’ve long envied across the pond possible. Sunscreens containing it are starting to hit shelves, and one of our office favorites is from French pharmacy staple La Roche-Posay.Freaks of NaturePeak Performance Sun Stick SPF50Couldn't care less about BEMT? Fair enough. If convenience is what he's after, Freaks of Nature's SPF 50 stick makes a strong case for keeping things simple. It's pocket-sized, glides on without a fuss, and offers 80 minutes of water resistance. No excuses for skipping sunscreen now.BevelShaving KitShaving with a safety razor is a lost art, and we say it's high time for a revival. Bevel's shaving kit has everything he needs to get acquainted with the old-school ritual, and maybe even start looking forward to his morning shave.PhilipsOneBlade 360 Face + Body TrimmerThe Philips OneBlade 360 is a little groomer we love for its versatility. There’s really nothing quite like it out there, and it can handle just about any hairy situation.Tech GiftsBeatsBeats 360The new Beats 360 headphones sound great and look the part. Swappable performance-knit cushions let you customize the look, while a sweat- and water-resistance rating makes them a rare pair of gym-worthy over-ears.Ray-BanClubmaster (Audio)Ray-Ban’s Audio Clubmasters pack open-ear audio and six built-in microphones into a classic frame. Best of all, he can enjoy the latest tech without making everyone wonder if they’re being filmed.BrickBrick NightBecause you deserve more attention than his algorithm does, there’s the new Brick Night, which automatically blocks distracting apps whenever his phone comes within range. Unlike the original Brick, no physical tap required. Just park it on his nightstand and let it do the rest.Teenage EngineeringPO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator Drum MachineTeenage Engineering's Pocket Operators are calculator-sized music machines with a cult following. The PO-12 Rhythm packs 16 drum sounds, a sequencer, and a slew of effects into one tiny device, and syncs with other Pocket Operators to build out a whole little setup. Don't be surprised if he starts collecting them.KeychronK3 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical KeyboardKeychron's new K3 Ultra is one dapper keyboard, with a low-slung profile, metal-and-wood frame, and three switch options to choose from. A fine introduction to mechanical keyboards, and plenty to geek out over for the already converted.Urban Armor GearMetropolis Dual Tracker Card for Apple and AndroidUAG’s ultra-thin tracking card might be the most practical gift in this guide. One of the few that plays nice with both Apple and Android, it lets him pinpoint his wallet’s location on a map or make it chirp when his scatterbrain misplaces it.Home & Kitchen GiftsNanu ElectronicsArc Alarm ClockI picked up Nanu’s Arc earlier this year, and I’ve gotten way more joy out of it than I expected. It’s a well-built, thoughtfully engineered analog clock with a discreet digital display and a lovely mechanical chime. Not cheap, sure, but having one less reason to reach for my phone has been worth every penny.BrooklinenSuperfluff Throw BlanketIf you're going to veg out on the couch with your better half, do it under something sumptuous. Brooklinen's Super Fluff throw is all plush faux fur and silky-smooth shag, made for the cold winter ahead. And yes, it's machine washable.CraighillBest Wine KeyJohn Waters warned against going home with someone who doesn't own books. I'd say the same rule goes for wine openers. And this one from Craighill really is the best.Our PlaceWonder Oven ProOur Place’s pans are take-it-or-leave-it, but the Wonder Oven Pro is the real deal. Yes, it’s an air fryer, but precise temperature and time controls mean it can bake, roast, grill, dehydrate, and even proof dough. With three rack positions and enough room for a whole chicken, it’s a serious little oven. Looks damn good, too.HouseplantDroplet Scent BurnerYou could get him a candle. Or you could get him this handsome little contraption: a glass teardrop set in a brass cradle. Fill the glass with fragrance oil, light the tealight underneath, and voilà: instant home aura.Hoto ToolsPixelDrive Cordless ScrewdriverHoto’s sleek PixelDrive electric screwdriver comes with 30 interchangeable bits and a nifty pixelated display that shows exactly how much power he’s working with. That wobbly dining chair doesn’t stand a chance.Wellness & Fitness GiftsSatisfyMothTech Long TeeYou’ve probably seen Satisfy’s hole-riddled MothTech tees everywhere. Those strategically placed perforations probably do wonders for ventilation, but let's be honest: they just look sick.LululemonPace Breaker Track JacketCold-weather running is a lot more appealing when you've got the right gear. Lululemon's swishy Pace Breaker track jacket keeps the chill at bay without weighing down their stride.Lookout & WonderlandMagic BathGive the guy an excuse to take a load off. Lookout & Wonderland’s Magic Bath combines mineral-rich Japanese sea salt, French green clay, and nourishing oils with 500 mg of CBD for a seriously luxurious soak.DedcoolBody Scrub In Xtra MilkDedCool’s cult-favorite Xtra Milk scent gets the body scrub treatment, which means he can exfoliate his way to softer skin while smelling like the best version of himself.BowFlexResults Series SelectTech DumbbellsBowflex’s SelectTech dumbbells are about as functional as fitness equipment gets. A quick turn of the dial adjusts the weight, replacing an entire rack of dumbbells without turning his place into an Equinox.Hypericex Nike Air Zoom HyperslideThe new Nike x Hyperice Air Zoom HyperSlide delivers targeted heat and vibration massage across the top of the foot, giving his hardworking dogs some well-earned R&R, rest day or not.Michael Nolledo is GQ’s commerce director, where he leads operations for GQ Recommends and oversees coverage for all things menswear and style. Prior to GQ, he led editorial programs for several publications, including InsideHook, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can ... Read More