Men can be the hardest to shop for, but a little creativity and imagination can yield surprising finds that are sure to impress. From beard oil to a book on pro football, find gifts for him that break gender stereotypes and are guaranteed to please.
He’ll love this hands-free cooler for beach trips, hiking adventures, or backyard hangs. Plus, it floats!
Personalized Leather Keychain
Personalized keychains are an easy and affordable gift for men. They can be used as a keepsake for special memories and are a great way to show someone you care. This leather photo keychain tutorial is a fun DIY project that can be completed in an hour or less.
Make your man, boyfriend or husband feel special with this unique leather keychain. It can be engraved with any name or text, making it a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day and other holidays. This top-notch key chain is made with high quality full-grain leather and has solid screw hardware & split ring, making it durable and long lasting. It is also a smart and compact design, making it easy to slip into a pocket or purse. This is one gift he’ll always cherish.
Personalized Leather Lap Desk
While working from home is a necessity during the pandemic, it can be difficult to find the right lap desk. This leather-covered lap desk from Dacasso provides both comfort and stability while writing or typing on your laptop. The wrapped edges are soft on the skin and the solid wood frame gives it strength and longevity. This desk is also one of the more affordable options on our list. As a civil engineer, Nick brings a technical eye to product testing and is particularly impressed with this one’s build quality. Hayley, on the other hand, is a van-dwelling freelance writer and has a unique perspective on the performance of this lap desk.
Virtual Reality Headset
A virtual reality headset can take you far from your computer’s desktop into an entirely new world. It’s no longer just for gaming, either; VR is also used to facilitate remote work, support learning and simulate travel.
The simplest and cheapest headsets are Google Cardboard-compatible models that look like an old View-Master toy. These offer limited interactivity and are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time.
Mid-range headsets are a grab bag of options that provide better ergonomics and more immersive experiences. For example, the Samsung Gear VR and HTC Vive use position tracking that lets you move around a room in a 15-by-15-foot area to avoid running into walls or furniture. These require a PC and several wire connections, though. For a more mobile option, consider the Meta Qest Pro or PlayStation VR2 headsets.
MLB Stadium Blueprints
For the baseball fan in your life, this one-of-a-kind blueprint evokes nostalgia and honors their favorite stadiums. The print includes the unique architectural details and history of the field and comes framed for an elegant look.
The ballpark blueprints are designed by a company with an authentic passion for the architecture of sports venues. They also offer prints of NFL and College Football stadiums, Golf Courses and Basketball Arenas.
Whether you’re shopping for your dad, brother, husband or boyfriend, these gifts are sure to please. Plus, they break the stereotype that buying gifts for men is stressful and difficult. It’s actually pretty darn fun! To see more of The Cut’s curated stacked gift guides and product reviews, sign up for our weekly newsletter. We’ve got all the cool stuff you need to know.
Casamigos Cocktail Gift Set
The founders of Casamigos — actor George Clooney, business mogul Rande Gerber and American entrepreneur Mike Meldman — sought to design a cocktail set that was minimalistic while still being sleek. The result is this collaboration with Williams Sonoma that includes four cocktail mixes and two Himalayan sea salt rimmers to elevate cocktails at home. Gifts for Gents must be something that he likes and is special to both of you.
This gift basket is the perfect treat for your tequila-loving friend. It comes with a bottle of Casamigos reposado tequila that has been aged seven months in oak barrels previously used for whiskey making.
The set also includes WithCo’s agave margarita mix, which is simple without any unpronounceable additives that often plague traditional margarita mixes. Finally, a set of Himalayan salt shooters and a maraca complete this fun and festive gift. This tequila gift set is sure to be the life of every party.
Mini Essentials Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Set
Brightland’s best-selling olive oils and vinegars are sized to fit easily into a pantry and kitchen drawer. This set includes a mini version of AWAKE, a bold and robust extra virgin olive oil perfect for roasting, sauteing, soups, stews, and bread; ALIVE, a smooth and grassy olive oil for salads, hummus, baked goods, fresh greens, and bread; RAPTURE, a raw Balsamic Vinegar double fermented with California zinfandel grapes and ripe Triple Crown blackberries; and PARASOL, a raw Champagne vinegar double fermented with Navel and Valencia oranges.
Each 100 ml bottle comes in a sleek gift box. This popular set has sold out three times since its debut in October, so order today to receive the gift by Christmas. It is available for shipping internationally as well. Orders of more than four bottles are a flat rate of $15 each.
Bobblehead
If you are looking for a gift idea for your husband that breaks the stereotypes, then a Customized bobblehead might be just what you are after. These toys are crafted from your one-of-a-kind photos and are sure to make him smile.
Gender stereotypes are rife when it comes to gift giving in the West, where girls get frilly pretty things and boys get mechanical macho stuff. The toymakers of the world may have tried to tackle gender stereotypes with ‘boy friendly’ pink and black versions of a play oven or Barbie doll and hard hat set, but these are all still gender-coded and stereotypical.
A Customized bobblehead is a perfect way to break these gender stereotypes, as it shows that you care about him and want to give him something that is unique to him. You can even buy him one that looks like a superhero that he loves.
Drone
For the full-time dad and part-time drone pilot in your life, this drone set will let him capture the world from a unique angle. Plus, it comes with a variety of accessories that will help him fly safely.
While some retailers still rely on gendered stereotypes to categorize their gifts, others are moving toward more inclusive gifting strategies. For example, Walmart’s curated “Gifts for Him” category includes gifts suited to men who are interested in video games, outdoor cooking, or sports—while their “Gifts for Her” category features jewelry, skincare products, and kitchen appliances.
If you want to break free of stereotypes, try gifting a man something that he’ll actually use. Whether it’s a travel espresso machine to help him wake up or a cozy robe that will make him think of you every time he puts it on.
Multi-Tool Pen
This multi-tool pen is the perfect gift for your guy who works with his hands. The Troika pen has a heavy brass body that feels great in the hand and is durable enough to stand up to life on the job site. It features a 4-inch ruler and three different scale functions as well as a stylus for use with your phone.
It also has a Phillips and flat screwdriver head in the cap, plus a level. It is small enough to carry in your pocket and comes with black ink.
This is one of the best tool pens on the market and a great gift for any contractor or handyman in your life. There are also several other similar products by Atech that come in a variety of colors and feature different selections of tools.
