The 75 best gift ideas for men for all occasions in 2023
Men. We can be confusing and hard to figure out — especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day.
So we decided we shouldn’t hold back. Shoot for the moon and land among the stars, right? If you’re shopping for gifts for men who have everything, you’re in luck. We picked great gifts for the picky husbands, and tricky boyfriends, and maybe even a little something to treat the fella you’re in a situationship with. Might as well, right?
Don’t get the man in your life another mug (unless it’s the best mug in the world), and don’t just grab a gift card unless absolutely necessary.
This Valentine’s Day, opt for something from his favorite book or movie, his favorite style shop, or to help fulfill his favorite hobby. You can find these and more just by looking through our well-curated shopping list of gift ideas for men below.
You’ll find the best gifts for men that are perfect for this February 14th. Don’t wait! We’re only a month away.
It’s been a while since he had his fill of Papa John’s pizza (and that sweet, sweet garlic butter), so why not get him the pizza oven that has taken over the internet? Who knows, maybe he’s the next Papa, just … better.
For more options, check out our guide to the best outdoor pizza ovens.
Michigan-based Carhartt didn’t start out trying to be cool, which may be why it is, in fact, so cool. Founded in 1889 as a modest operation making bib overalls in a small Detroit loft, the brand has become one of few that sustain success within the overlap of the TikTok-hard laborer Venn diagram.
The Bonobos Gripper Slipper may just be one of the best cozy kick-around bedroom shoes we have ever worn. They work well at home and pack easily for travel. Any man would be lucky to call these his slippers.
Sure, you could get him a Rolex, but that’s so … expected. By opting for a watch built in the heart of the American Rust Belt, you’re not just tossing money at a status symbol but investing in America’s future. That’s the gift that keeps on giving.
There are two kinds of men in this world — those who use a blade to shave and those who go electric. There is no better gift than the Braun Series 9 Pro Electric Shaver for the latter. (Honestly, we’d bet the guys who use the blade would like it too.)
How many times has a home makeover show been on, and in between their comic relief, the carpenter is using those black and yellow power tools? What does that tell you about DEWALT? All the best professionals trust it. Why would the man in your life want anything but the best?
So he may not be the next James Bond, but this pen will make him feel like he’s one step closer. This tactical pen includes a self-defense tip, flashlight, ballpoint, bottle opener, screwdriver, hex wrench, five ink refills, and six batteries.
Todd Snyder is a New York mainstay and the King of collaborations, so it’s no surprise he teamed up with the NBA to make some stylish sport swag. We love the Brooklyn Nets, but you can choose from the Knicks, Celtics, Lakers, Hawks, or Golden State Warriors. If your man wants if a fan of the (even) finer things in life, the same teams are offered on hoodies, varsity jackets, cardigans, and cashmere sweaters.
Do you have a friend who loves beer so much that he might as well marry it? Well, this is the kind of gift he would want at the wedding.
Is he trying to improve his game? Steph Curry can help him out. Has he recently picked up the guitar? Carlos Santana can show him a thing or two. Is he looking to run for office? David Axelrod and Karl Rove can advise him for both sides of the aisle. If none of these sound quite right, don’t worry. There is a Masterclass on everything from art and business to wellness and writing.
For more on MasterClass, read our review after trying the platform.
These AirPod Pros are the best headphones from Apple to date. The fit is more comfortable than the pros before, and the noise-canceling capability is insane. The controls are easy to use, and the charging case features the U1 chip, which allows for Apple’s Precision Finding technology. It’s like having an Apple AirTag built right in.
12. Audible, $6 per month for 4 months
Audible is one of the best gifts you never thought to give. He gets a new book every month for $15. With the first month free, that’s only $165 for a year’s worth of best-selling ear books.
Don’t overthink it — Beer + Men = Good.
Ultra is right when you look at what this smartwatch offers. The bigger-than-ever display allows for splashing, crashing, and dashing thanks to the 100m water- and corrosion-resistant raised titanium case surrounding the flat sapphire crystal. This design helps protect it from edge impacts, and the larger, raised digital crown and side button make them easier to use with gloves.
If his dad is anything like ours, he impressed upon him the importance of always having a pocket knife handy. This one has all he needs and then some.
Projectors are all the rage these days, so why not give him one of the best around? Do we need to mention that it’s one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2022?
17. LifeStraw, $16, originally $20
A man can only live for about three days without water. Slip a LifeStraw into his stocking, and no matter how many true crime podcasts you listen to, he’ll know you love him.
18. Ancestry DNA, $59, originally $99
If Luke had an AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity test, maybe it wouldn’t be such a surprise that Darth Vader was his father. Think about it.
This is hands down one of the best air fryers around. Its clean design fits in the kitchen but isn’t overdesigned, looking kitschy.
Can’t get the man you love a new watch? We get it. You can get him a book that talks about one of the most iconic watches known to man: The Royal Oak.
One set of dumbbells for the whole family? Sign us up.
Everyone loves Yeti. You can’t go wrong with the rugged brand’s gift guide, but if you have to choose just one thing, make it this new oversized 35-ounce rambler mug with a straw lid.
Need more incentive? Purchase $200 or more in YETI products and receive two Rambler 10oz. Lowball Tumblers in your choice of black, stainless steel, seafoam or navy.
Having just celebrated its one-year anniversary, the Sonos Roam looks (and sounds) great for its age. The Santa Barbara-based sound system business may have taken its time getting into the portable speaker space, but with Roam as a result, it was worth the wait.
Just because he has a lot of tech doesn’t mean he wants to show off all his wires. This slim, chic leather roll-up case keeps cords neat and tidy and looks damn good doing it.
We’ll admit, when Vuori first hit the scene, we thought, “Another ‘athleisure’ brand? Really?” OK, we were wrong. Among all the brands successfully straddling the line between comfy clothes and athletic apparel, Vuori has come out ahead by making truly comfortable clothes that look great and work hard.
The Apple AirPods Max are a thing of beauty, and at this price, they’re music to our ears. Give the gift of these wireless, over-ear bluetooth headphones, and the man in your life will hear music every time he thinks of you. Pro tip: make an accompanying playlist.
Some people are content with the sound quality of Netflix blaring out of their laptop speakers. Others are harder to please. Gift the audiophile in your life this Samsung 2.1-Channel Soundbar, complete with Wireless Subwoofer, currently $150 off at Best Buy, and never sit through your man grumbling through movie night again.
No, it’s not a hint. If the man in your life already knows what this is, he’ll appreciate the gift. It’s not like you’re buying him a gym membership or deodorant. Gift the gym-obsessed man in your life with Blue Razz flavored C4 pre-workout powder, and ensure his trip to the gym is as fruitful and your relationship.
Do you know a workaholic who also loves to game? Is he your boyfriend? This Valentine’s Day, treat him to this 15.6″ Portable Gaming Monitor from MNN, on sale now on Amazon. Where ever he is, he can game to his heart’s content.
This may not seem like the most romantic gift, but when you think about how often he’ll be using it, it’s sort of like gifting the man in your life a fifth limb. Even better: this 10.2″ 64GB iPad is just $250 from Best Buy. A little treat for the both of you.
This may just be one of the most popular products of the moment. Men, women and children can gather around this upscale, sleek, smokeless stainless steel Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0. It’s substantial enough for big backyard gatherings while remaining so portable it even comes with a carrying case.
For more options, check out our guide to the best outdoor fire pits.
The Ridge makes a wallet for the man of today. Using remarkably tough carbon fiber for its ultra-slim lightweight design, he won’t have to worry about RFID-skimming devices used for wireless credit card and identity theft.
First, they were just uncool. Then they were too cool for school. Now, owning a pair of Crocs is pretty much the rule. If he still needs to get his first pair or needs a shiny *new* pair, make this the year he unwraps them on Valentine’s Day.
For some of us, Craftsman and quality are synonymous thanks to growing up helping our dads with everything from changing the oil to changing a light fixture. If his tool collection is anything like ours (and our dad’s), it has outgrown his (Craftsman) toolbox.
Make his face light up by gifting him this next-level tool storage system. We love the Craftsman red, but this black is too slick to sleep on.
A watch winder is one item that feels like a gift you give a guy to let him know he’s made it. It fits two automatic watches, and its clean, glass and bamboo design matches any decor. It showcases two timepieces beautifully while a whisper-quiet motor keeps them both ready for the next wear.
Problem: He wants wireless charging for multiple devices, but most of the options available are — to put it simply — ugly. Answer: Courant. The brand, well-known for its handsome leather-bound charging trays, now makes incredibly stylish charging ports using the latest MagSafe technology.
Any great chef knows you really only *need* three knives in your kitchen: a chef’s knife, a serrated knife and a paring knife. Our Place makes even the most essential kitchen accessory incredibly stylish.
If you know a chef, from expert to inexperienced, who appreciates classy cutlery, we just found your gift. You’re welcome.
Whether off the grid or just weathering the storm, having reliable power you can trust is paramount to feeling safe and secure. Keep this bad boy charged and ready to go when you need it at home, in the car, or in the middle of nowhere by using the optional solar add-on. Power a network of devices, including laptops, phones, lights, routers, and more, when you need to most.
The world may feel like it’s coming to an end every other day, but if he has this survival kit strapped to his back when it does, he’ll be prepared (just make sure he remembers who gave it to him).
He can track his Apple AirTags practically anywhere. That means finding a lost checked bag, misplaced keys, or a briefcase — he can even leave it in the car, so he’ll have nothing to worry about if he needs to remember where he parked.
This flannel-lined Flint and Tinder waxed trucker jacket is one of the most popular items Huckberry sells. Why? Because it’s awesome. It fits well (we’ve tried it), it looks sharp (it’s offered in more colors than ever), and thanks to the warm flannel lining, this jacket takes him from cool weather to cold, no problem).
Sometimes a man just needs a good camp axe. We suggest you make it this one.
The New York Post may be famous for its headlines, but we’re also known for our best-in-class sports coverage. Get the sports-fan man in your life what may be the best coffee cup in the history of the world.
Cold coffee has its time and place — all year with ice and a straw (yeah, we said it). When iced coffee isn’t the goal, it can really be a letdown. That must be why this temperature-controlling mug is on the top of gift lists year after year. If he is a fan of hot coffee, he’ll be a fan of this cool mug.
For more options, check out our guide to the best gifts for coffee lovers.
Shoe, meet slipper. Slipper, meet shoe. Men, meet organic wool comfort.
The weather outside may be frightful, but there’s nothing to worry about if he has the Cub Cadet Intellipower Snow Blower. It will be the gift that keeps on giving by getting rid of snow for many winters ahead.
For more options, check out our guide to the best snow blowers.
Over the past year, vinyl sales have only gone up, with stars such as Adele, Taylor Swift and even ABBA dropping new albums for the turntables. So, why not really lean into that and get a HiFi, low-budget Bluetooth record player to enjoy the old and the new?
Breakfast in bed. Cuddle time with the pups. Rainy day naps. Sunday mornings. Sleep. All are better when Parachute is involved. Giving the gift of better sleep may just be the best gift of all.
Watch just one afternoon of Fleamarket Flip; chances are you’ve seen more distressed bar carts than you need to see in one lifetime. It’s time to get the guy in your life a sleek, modern, dare we say, *sexy* bar cart.
Samsung makes some of the most trusted soundbars around. Grab this wireless soundbar to turn a typical TV room into an entertainment destination.
There’s no question it’s technology’s world, and we’re just living in it. That’s why when we see a product that streamlines the mundane but mandatory task of charging everything all at once, we take it. Anker has built a business around the idea, which is why it is one of the most tech-trusted tech brands to buy.
Plus, it’s an Amazon best-seller.
Yes, we love our Keurig, but if the pandemic taught us anything, sometimes there are moments worth savoring. Morning coffee on the couch is one of them. This Chemex is the OG pour-over coffee maker and has a near-perfect rating on Amazon.
He may use it every day or only on weekends, but whenever he uses it, he’ll be sipping on the best version of coffee he can.
Drones are getting smarter and smaller. Gift this little guy to the big guy for guaranteed fun.
This gaming monitor provides a truly immersive experience that offers more realistic visuals thanks to its curved monitor screen with a display resolution of 2560 x 1440 on a curved 27-inch panel. The 165Hz refresh rate allows fast-moving visuals with incredible clarity for the fastest reaction times.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Amazon computers.
If you’re not one of the lucky ones to score these headphones during Prime Day, there is still time. These bestselling Beats are over half off and ready to be wrapped up.
We’re not sure why, but in recent years traditional grills have fallen out of fashion in favor of flavorful smoker grills. One of the most coveted among them? Traeger. We love this one from the Pro series because it’s big but not unmanageable; smart but not superfluous; and, best of all, able to grill and smoke while also handling baking and braising with no problem.
He never has to miss another blood moon lunar eclipse again. This travel-friendly telescope is great for beginners and astrologists alike. It also includes free top-rated astronomy software to help everyone feel like a pro.
Name one guy who doesn’t like LEGOs. We’ll wait …
Give him the gift of getting out of the house by booking a one-of-a-kind experience from Airbnb for as low as $2.
Without a doubt — lululemon is the brand that took athleisure mainstream, so it should be no surprise that it’s the brand that does it the best. If he is looking for joggers he can wear to work, he needs to look no further. It’s not just joggers, though; lululemon has a stylish take on technical clothing for just about every activity.
Like it or not, VR is coming for us all. Get ahead of the game and get him this Meta Quest 2. VR already ranges from dirty to dangerous, but this one should be OK for just about anyone.
No one is trying to take away his Second Amendment right, but as we know all too well, an improperly locked-up gun at home can mean the difference between life and death. If he has the gun but needs a better place to put it, we recommend a safe that only he can control.
We know weed is legal now — but not everyone likes the smell of that sticky-icky. This bag will keep it from bothering anyone else, be it old tuna or dope skunk.
The classic UGG boot took the early aughts by storm, and some 20 years later, the brand has a following that has never been so loyal. These cozy, comfy boots are perfect for him to own and for her to borrow.
65. Hydrow Wave Rower, $1,695, original price: $1,965
This rower is tried and tested by the New York Post Shopping team, and honestly, we can’t get enough. With a slim profile fit for any downtown apartment and the power you want to smash that rec room regatta record, this new Hydrow proves the future of rowing is bright.
Want more? Read our picks for the best rowers according to experts.
Gone are the days men carried hardbody briefcases (unless you do, then … sorry for the bad news). Here are the days of men carrying sophisticated, soft-sided tech protectors like this sexy satchel from luggage juggernaut Tumi.
Away burst onto the scene, making the carry-on bag a stylish accessory, not just requisite travel storage. The sentiment couldn’t be more on display than with this aluminum roller built to last.
At-home gardening may have been all the rage while at home over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean the trend ends just because we’re back to shopping without masks.
This AeroGarden fancies itself as just another kitchen appliance, thanks to its sleek stainless steel body and small footprint. The design matches just about any kitchen decor, while the size is perfect for herbs and small veggies.
Whereas this may not be the best gift for dad, it’s an excellent gift for daddies … or any other man in your life who may need a little push to trim his bush.
It’s official — Sling bags are the new crossbodies (which are really just fanny packs in disguise). Get your man on trend with this clever take on the iconic Fjällräven Tree-Kånken backpack by gifting him this handsome Tree-Kånken sling.
No, socks do not have to be basic or boring, and yes, they can make a great gift. These hearty, handsome camp socks from Taylor Stitch keep his toes toasty, and his foot fit on point.
We love the Dagne Dover backpack. Love love love. Right now, you can get him the classic backpack and the handy dopp kit on sale. Weekend away or a long work day, this bag may be clean and sleek, but it’s far from basic.
If he is a fan of gifts inspired by TikTok, he’s undoubtedly familiar with the on-trend Aviator Nation. This brand has its iconic throwback style stripe design that is immediately recognizable. Available in everything from sweatsuits to puffer jackets, many styles are gender-neutral.
It’s still winter somewhere. Or should we say, basically everywhere. Gift your man this festive tie this Valentine’s Day, and ride out the winter in style.
It’s hard to think of a better gift for a whiskey enthusiast than a man-sized crate dedicated to the stuff. That’s what you get when you gift Man Crate’s Whiskey Appreciation Crate. Customize a decanter and two rocks glasses to accompany perfectly paired snacks and coasters, and top it off with a whiskey-drinking journal.
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