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We’ve shopped for a lot of hard-to-gift individuals in our lives — our picky sister, the colleague we only see on Zoom, the “I don’t need any gifts” mother-in-law — but the greatest head-scratcher of them all has got to be The Guy. Whether it’s your S.O., fantasy football buddy, or just your impossible-to-buy-for father, he is, without a doubt, the “cool dude” in your life, the one who seems to be on top of the next thing before everyone else is.
No matter who this cool guy is, his mile-high standards and sixth sense for the latest gear make him impossible to shop for. But don’t worry — if you’re determined to defy the odds and knock it out of the park this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. We observed some of the coolest guys in our own lives for inspiration for all the best Christmas gifts for men. With items that range from Legos to luxury loafers, everything on this list should pass muster with your hard-to-please fellow.
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Duluth Trading Co. Fire Hose Ultimate Bib Overalls
Some people love a man in uniform, others a man in overalls — absolutely no judgment here! Spruce up his work closet with these decked-out overalls.
Shop Duluth Trading Co.
Duluth Trading Co. Men’s Fire Hose Ultimate Bib Overalls, $, available at Duluth Trading Co.
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Harry’s Holiday Shave Gift Set
Give the gift that keeps giving with Harry’s Holiday Shave Set. No more beard rash after some smooches just smooth sailing ahead.
Shop Harry’s
Harry’s Holiday Shave Gift Set, $, available at Amazon
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Salomon XT-6 Gore-Tex Sneakers
Take our word for it — Salomon shoes are set to gain some traction this holiday season.
Shop Solomon
Salomon XT-6 Gore-Tex, $, available at Salomon
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Leatherman REV Multitool
A sleek, compact pocket knife is always a useful gizmo, and this one is equipped with 14 handy tools — all for under $50!
Shop Leatherman
Leatherman REV® Multitool, $, available at Leatherman
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Williams Sonoma Classic Solid Personalized Adult & Kid Aprons
Whether your man is a “kiss the cook” type of a guy or a monogram one, Williams Sonoma’s personalized apron will not disappoint.
Shop Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma Classic Solid Personalized Adult & Kid Aprons, $, available at Williams Sonoma
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Yeti M20 Backpack Soft Cooler
Bring the party to your dude with this backpack softcooler from Yeti. This chiller fits 36 cans or 22 lbs. of ice and is wine bottle-compatible.
Shop Yeti
YETI M20 Backpack Soft Cooler, $, available at YETI
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HyperNatural El Capitán Classic Fit Micro-Pique Polo
Dress your Ken up in the finest fabrics with HyperNatural’s Micro-Pique polo. This luxe shirt looks and feels amazing with cooling fabric that’s breathable, odor-resistant, and super soft.
Shop HyperNatural
HyperNatural El Capitán Classic Fit Micro-Pique Polo, $, available at HyperNatural
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Otterbox Symmetry Series for MagSafe
Safety first — amiright? Spice up your boo’s boring monochromatic phone case with this protective camo design.
Shop Otterbox
Otterbox Symmetry Series for MagSafe, $, available at Otterbox
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Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pant 37″ Warpstreme
These performance pants from Lululemon sure look like regular trousers, but they’re breathable with a hint of stretch. What guy wouldn’t love this comfort?
Shop Lululemon
Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pant 37″ Warpstreme Online Only, $, available at Lululemon
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Bellroy Tech Case
Get this for the guy who travels a lot or is constantly commuting to the office. This tech case organizes all the essentials like cords, a wireless mouse, chargers, earbuds, and more.
Shop Bellroy
Bellroy Tech Kit, $, available at Bellroy
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Omsom The Try ‘Em All Set
Send him on a global culinary adventure with this sampler box of Southeast and East Asian starter sauces — each one offering quality, hard-to-get ingredients and complex flavors that can be pretty tricky to conquer. All are vegan and gluten-free.
Shop Omsom
Omsom The Try ‘Em All Set, $, available at Omsom
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Union Corduroy Shirt Jacket
This gem from Nordstrom Rack is wildly affordable and utilitarian, and it’s offered in an array of colors.
Shop Union
Union Corduroy Shirt Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
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Saatva Weighted Silk Eye Mask
Designed to rest those tired eyes, this weighted eye mask will have him sleeping peacefully in no time.
Shop Saatva
Saatva Weighted Silk Eye Mask, $, available at Saatva
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Momofuku Chili Crunch Variety Pack
If his meals need to be kicked up a notch (or three), this Momofuku variety pack is a great place to start.
Shop Momofuku
Momofuku Chili Crunch Variety Pack, $, available at Momofuku
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Chrome Bullet Space Pen
This pen writes upside down and in zero gravity. It also writes underwater and in both below-freezing and hellscape temperatures. Not sure why anyone would need to be writing a memo in those aforementioned conditions, but if you’ve got a wordsmith on your list, this pen will surely stay with them till the end of time.
Shop Fisher Space Pen
Space Pen Chrome Bullet Space Pen, $, available at Space Pen
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Wthn Acupressure Mat Set
This a fabulous under-$100 gift for anyone who experiences back pain and body tension.
Shop Wthn
Wthn Acupressure Mat Set, $, available at WTHN
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New York Times Logo Baseball Cap
Gift him the hat that tells the world, “Yeah, I read the news.”
Shop New York Times
The New York Times Stacked Logo Baseball Cap, $, available at New York Times Store
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Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic-Coated, Mini Fry Pan & Sauce Pan Duo
A great set if he’s just getting into cooking and needs reasonably sized wares.
Shop Caraway
Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic-Coated, Mini Fry Pan & Sauce Pan Duo, Non-Toxic, $, available at Caraway
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Hydro Flask 32oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
For the guy who never hydrates enough, this insulated water bottle is truly awesome.
Shop Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask 32 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap, $, available at Hydro Flask
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Los Angeles Apparel Polar Fleece Half Zip Pullover
This can’t-go-wrong pullover also happens to be one of those “steal at any moment from his closet” pieces.
Shop Los Angeles Apparel
Los Angeles Apparel POLAR FLEECE HALF ZIP PULLOVER, $, available at Los Angeles Apparel
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Perry Co. Unisex Sunglasses
These square frames are just unique enough to feel fresh but classic enough to transcend the trend cycle.
Shop Perry Co.
Perry Co. Unisex Sunglasses, $, available at Perry Co.
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Twelve South AirFly Pro Wireless Transmitter
This nifty gadget allows your dude to keep using his wireless headphones even while on the plane. Plug the dongle into the jack, connect it to the earpiece via Bluetooth, and it’s good to go for (air) miles.
Shop Twelve South
Twelve South AirFly Pro Wireless Transmitter, $, available at Amazon
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Lego Seinfeld 21328 Building Kit
Can you think of a better way to while away the cold months than hunkering down on this 1,326-piece kit that assembles into the Seinfeld TV set? We didn’t think so.
Shop Lego
LEGO Ideas Seinfeld 21328 Building Kit, $, available at Amazon
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Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700
If he doesn’t already have a pair of premium headphones, this one is certainly worth the splurge.
Shop Bose
Bose Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, $, available at Best Buy
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Material The Iconics: Your Kitchen’s Must-Haves
If you’ve been keeping up with our kitchen recs, you know that we’re all about the easy-to-use pots and pans. But, so often, chefs can’t get by on stovetop wares alone — they also need the proper tools. Enter the ultimate 10-piece utensil set from Material!
Shop Material
Material The Iconics, $, available at Material
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Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story by Joe Coscarelli
This book is for the music fanatics on your list. It’s written by Joe Coscarelli, the music critic for the New York Times.
Shop Bookshop
Simon & Schuster Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story, $, available at Bookshop
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Sonos Move
This portable speaker is a must for any guy who loves to entertain. It can also be toted to parks, beaches, camping trips, and more.
Shop Sonos
Sonos Move, $, available at Sonos
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Shun Premier 6-Piece Slimline Block Set
Perfect for those who are very serious about their cooking, this Shun Premier block set crafted by actual Japanese bladesmiths is the sharp move.
Shop Sur La Table
Shun Premier 6-Piece Slimline Block Set, $, available at Sur La Table
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Super World The Super Puff Men’s Vest
This year, get him one of Aritzia’s world-famous Super Puff pieces.
Shop Aritzia
Super World the super puff™ vest men’s, $, available at Aritzia
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Fredericks & Mae Chopping Block
A stunning slab upon which your guy will be slicing, dicing, and chopping up his produce.
Shop Fredericks & Mae
Fredericks & Mae Chopping Block, $, available at Coming Soon
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Bern Hudson Bike Helmet
If your dude is a biker and could use a stylish upgrade to his head protection, this helmet checks all the boxes.
Shop Bern
Bern Hudson Bike Helmet, $, available at Bern
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Mejuri Flat Curb Chain Necklace
If your stylish guy is in need of everyday bling, this chain is a golden choice.
Shop Mejuri
Mejuri Flat Curb Chain Necklace, $, available at Mejuri
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Tod’s City Gommino Leather Penny Loafers
A pair of beautifully designed men’s loafers for the refined guy in your life.
Shop Tod’s
Tod’s City Gommino Leather Penny Loafers, $, available at Mr. Porter
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Warby Parker Winston Glasses
When it comes to specs, classic tortoiseshell is always a solid choice. Consider a new pair of glasses for the guy whose eyewear could use some fine-tuning.
Shop Warby Parker
Warby Parker Winston Tortoise Collage I, $, available at Warby Parker
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Away F.A.R Duffle 55L
Luggage brand Away has stepped into a new category of travel bags — and it includes soft duffles made for outdoor travel.
Shop Away
Away F.A.R Duffle 55L, $, available at Away
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Fellow Clara French Press
Naturally, this one’s a gift for the caffeine fiends on your list.
Shop Fellow
Fellow Clara French Press, $, available at Fellow
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Therabody Theragun Mini
Now smaller and more lightweight than ever! This Theragun Mini is the ideal travel gadget for the guy who needs a handheld massager wherever he goes.
Shop Therabody
Therabody Theragun mini, $, available at Therabody
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Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic For Men
Tell him to splash this on his face before his moisturizer for a next-level morning routine.
Shop Kiehl’s
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic For Men, $, available at Sephora
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Furbo Dog Camera
If he’s a dog dad, help him keep track of his fur baby with this rotating dog camera that will allow him to virtually hear, speak, and toss treats to his pup.
Shop Furbo
Furbo Furbo 360° Dog Camera, $, available at Amazon
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Hot Ones Truth or Dab The Game
Behold: a “gag” gift for the guy who can actually handle the heat.
Shop Wilder Games
HOT ONES Truth or Dab The Game, $, available at Amazon
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Ben Medansky Dune Coasters
This set of four terracotta coasters is great for individual hot beverages or arranged together to create a trivet for dinner.
Shop Areaware
Ben Medansky Dune Coasters, $, available at Areaware
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Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Weights and Dumbbells
It’s like having easy access to a whole set of weights but in one contraption.
Shop Bowflex
Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Weights and Dumbbells, $, available at Amazon
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StubHub eGift Card
Take him out to the ballgame…or the concert…or the show…or whatever entertainment event he has locked in on the cal.
Shop Stubhub
StubHub StubHub eGift Card, $, available at StubHub
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Apple AirTag
If a guy in your life is always misplacing his things, these nifty AirTags are saviors.
Shop Apple
Apple AirTag, $, available at Apple
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Golde Make Your Matcha Kit
This well-packaged kit is everything your guy needs for a frothy cuppa matcha.
Golde Make Your Matcha Kit, $, available at Golde
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Gerber Lockdown Drive Pocket Knife
A sleek and compact pocket knife is always a useful gizmo to gift — and this one is equipped with eight handy tools, including a bottle opener!
Gerber LOCKDOWN – DRIVE, $, available at Gerber
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Salomon Trail Running Shoes
Take our word for it — Salomon shoes are set to gain some traction this holiday season.
Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Aero, $, available at Zappos
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STMNT Upgrade Your Shower Kit
If your guy’s shower game is a bit rough, show him the ways of self-care with this kit that includes a hair & body cleansing bar, shampoo, and grooming spray.
STMNT Upgrade Your Shower Kit, $, available at Nordstrom
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Fantastic Walls Tony Soprano & Pie-Oh-My Wall Art Canvas
Oh! So this is a deep-cut Sopranos reference — but, IYKYK, it’s a really good one.
Fantastic Walls Tony Soprano & Pie-Oh-My Wall Art Canvas, $, available at Etsy
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Jenni Kayne Men’s Cashmere Beanie
It’s a cashmere beanie from the cashmere queen herself Jenni Kayne, so you know it’s bound to be super-warm.
Jenni Kayne Men’s Cashmere Beanie, $, available at Jenni Kayne
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Birkenstock Boston Genuine Shearling Lined Clog
Behold: the perfect winter house slipper. It’s easy to slip on for the indoors, substantially soled for quick outdoor errands, and completely lined with shearling for toe-wiggling coziness.
Birkenstock Boston Shearling, $, available at Zappos
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Anova Precision Sous Vide Cooker with WiFi
If your guy is a fan of cooking but is always short on time, a sous vide cooker is going to be the lifesaving kitchen gadget he’ll obsess over.
Anova Precision Sous Vide Cooker with WiFi, $, available at Williams Sonoma
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Thorne Curcumin Phytosome 500 mg
It’s never a bad idea to give the gift of good health! These supplements from Thorne can help keep those joints happy and healthy.
Thorne Curcumin Phytosome 500 mg, $, available at Amazon
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Moccamaster 10-Cup Coffee Maker
If he’s even more serious about his classic drip, invest in the Rolls Royce of brewers that also comes in 18(!) colors.
Moccamaster, Techniv Moccamaster 53942 KBGV 10-Cup Coffee Maker, $, available at Amazon
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J.W. Anderson Pigeon Jacquard Zip Fleece
A statement fleece for the fashion guy who aims to stand out.
JW Anderson Pigeon-Pattern Zip-Fastening Hoodie, $, available at Farfetch
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Clarks Wallabee Boot Maple Suede
Trendy footwear is always a nice-to-have but so are the tried-and-true styles that your guy is bound to reach for again and again.
Clarks Wallabee Boot Maple Suede, $, available at Clarks
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Merrell Men’s Hydro Runner
Maybe it’s time to upgrade your guy’s Crocs to something more interesting.
Merrell Men’s Hydro Runner, $, available at Merrell
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