55 Best Gifts for Men That Aren't a Total Afterthought

Shopping Editor Hannah Oh honestly doesn't know how she flew long distances before she had an AirFly, which plugs right into the seatback screen and allows you to watch movies with Bluetooth devices. His business trips are going to be forever changed.Does he love to treat himself to a cold one? This dispenser takes a regular ol' beer and turns it into a creamy, micro-foam pour.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowFidget toys, but make them cool and executive. Seriously: the silver design and the sleek gift box make this the perfect gift for your favorite corporate office-dweller.If he's not jazzing up his suits with funky dress socks, he's missing out. This navy pair hits the perfect sophisticated-to-fun ratio.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowFrosting is for the guys, too. This David Yurman bracelet is a timeless piece that adds polish to any look. The minimal design works just as well with a T-shirt as it does with something dressier. 10/10, Andie Anderson would approve.Beef up his daily prep routine with this set from Marlowe. It doesn’t have any added fragrances that could irritate sensitive skin, and the shea butter and aloe formulas will give him a deep cleanse without drying out his skin.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowMake sure he has at least one high-quality hoodie hanging in his closet. Lululemon’s Steady State SuperLoft pullover is roomy, sturdy, and made of extra-soft fleece. Choose from 11 colors.This one’s for the guy who loves to lounge with his e-reader, tablet, or phone. Clip a small receiver onto the device, and use the remote to click through the pages. Fun bonus: He can set up the clip to take photos with his phone using the remote.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowEvery hot person you know owns a pair of HOKAs. The cloud-like midsole, chunky silhouette, and fun colorways make them the ideal running shoe. The Challenger 8 is designed for trail running, but it’ll look super cool with his street style outfits, too.If he (a manual toothbrush user) hasn't experienced the squeaky-clean feeling of an electric brush, this is a practical gift that we can guarantee he'll use. It has built in timers and five brushing modes.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf your guy lives for athleisure, he’ll appreciate Forme’s smart joggers. The brand says that the high waistband offers extra support across his lower back and core, helping to stabilize his posture without being too restricting. In other words, these joggers are working just as hard as he is.This very loud, compact, and waterproof speaker is completely worth the money. It's so waterproof that Hannah Oh's still worked perfectly after being left outside in the sun and pouring rain for a week.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThere’s something about a Leatherman multi-tool that makes people feel ready for anything. Whether he’s opening a bottle at the barbecue, fixing a loose screw, or finding other uses for it while camping, this 19-in-1 pocket tool does a lot.This device snaps right onto a smartphone (either iPhone or Android) to turn it into an instant gaming setup. Pretty darn clever, huh?Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowYep, that's a LEGO version of Hokusai’s The Great Wave. Building it is hours of fun, and the end result looks sophisticated enough to be proudly displayed rather than hidden away in the basement with all of his other toys.Upload 12 of his favorite photos of friends and family, and Artifact Uprising will turn it into a monthly calendar. He can take it to work, keep it on his nightstand or in the kitchen—wherever it sits, it’s a thoughtful present he’ll enjoy all year long.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowHandmade in Peru, Paka sweaters are soft, durable, and easy to care for since they can go in the washing machine with cold water (let them air dry, though). This is a classic crew neck he’ll wear all winter long and might just end up being his favorite.Shopping editor Jessica Dukes can’t get enough of Truff’s white truffle hot sauce—it’s just hot enough, but not so hot that you can’t taste all the spices. Get him this set of three, which also includes Truff’s original black truffle hot sauce plus the jalapeño lime version.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf America’s pastime is his favorite sport, get him a hard-bound history of his home team. There are 31 teams to choose from, even the storied Brooklyn Dodgers.The latest Oura ring comes with some pretty cool updates. Most noticeably, it’s 40% thinner than previous models and its battery can last up to nine days on a single charge. It still tracks health metrics like sleep, temperature, activity, and heart rate, but the upgraded sensors can now give him more precise readings.Jessica Dukes is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines, writing about home goods, tech, fashion, wellness, and more for titles like Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and House Beautiful. Drawing on more than 20 years of digital experience, Jess focuses on curating gift guides, tracking down the best deals, and testing products for candid reviews. Prior to Hearst, her career spanned Bonnier Corp., NBC Universal, and Barnes&Noble.com. As a busy mom of two teenagers (one in college), relaxing looks a lot like gardening, hiking, or planning the next family getaway.