I'd like to apologize on behalf of this magazine. Men are so hard to shop for, and it's our fault. Esquire has conditioned men to know what they really want. That's great normally, but around Valentine's Day it's a problem. We've created generations of men with <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g1339/luxury-gifts/" target="_blank">luxury tastes</a>, men <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g1991/11-gifts-for-the-man-who-has-everything/" target="_blank">who have everything</a> they could ever want. Between our print reporting, <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a60222967/home-awards-2024/" target="_blank">Esquire Home Awards</a>, <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/tech/a62693910/2024-esquire-gadget-awards/" target="_blank">Gadget Awards</a>, and shopping coverage, we've already told him what <a href="https://www.esquire.com/style/a61825919/mens-wardrobe-essentials/" target="_blank">style</a>, <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a60222967/home-awards-2024/" target="_blank">home</a>, and <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/cars/a45572957/the-2023-esquire-gadget-awards/" target="_blank">tech</a> stuff he needs. We've made your job more difficult.</p><p class="body-text">As an apology, how about I do the gifting work for you? How about I find something he'll really love this <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g46339484/valentines-day-gifts-for-husband/" target="_blank">Valentine's Day</a>, birthday, anniversary, or whatever y'all are celebrating? That man who wants new <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g356/electronic-gift-ideas/" target="_blank">tech</a>, <a href="https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g1339/luxury-gifts/" target="_blank">luxury</a> clothing, or an <a href="https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g3047/gifts-for-the-modern-whisky-drinker/" target="_blank">extraordinary whiskey</a>, I know exactly what he wants. All I need from you is to know what type of guy he is and to find the corresponding gift in this list. It's that easy. Buy it, wait for it to arrive in the mail, and give him the best gift he's ever gotten. </p><p><a href="https://www.esquire.com/gifts/" target="_blank" class="body-btn-link" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://www.esquire.com/gifts/" data-vars-ga-call-to-action="Shop Even More Gifts From Esquire" rel="nofollow">Shop Even More Gifts from Esquire</a></p><hr><p><strong>The Best Gifts for Men, According to Esquire</strong> </p><ul><li><strong><strong>The Most Popular Menswear Gift: </strong></strong><a href="https://huckberry.com/store/flint-and-tinder/category/p/55983-flannel-lined-waxed-trucker-jacket" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket</a> for $298<strong></strong></li><li><strong>The Best Book to Gift: </strong><a href="https://huckberry.com/store/simon-schuster/category/p/88281-the-believer-by-david-coggins" target="_blank"><em>The Believer </em>by David Coggins<em></em></a><em> </em>for $28<em></em></li><li><strong></strong><strong><strong>The Best Travel Gift: </strong></strong><a href="https://www.bespokepost.com/store/halfday-garment-duffel?a=m_3006986&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=IR&utm_content=Hearst%20Magazines&nb_adid=70438&nb_cid=1804&nb_pid=3006986&nb_aname=Online%20Tracking%20Link&nb_atype=ONLINE_TRACKING_LINK&nb_asize=&nb_product_sku=&nb_partner_name=Hearst%20Magazines&nb_mtype=mediapartner&nb_partner_shared_id=&nb_platform=impact&clickId=TK1RtNyjqxyNT3XRirxIQRQNUkHyDVzcwx%3AY0E0&utm_campaign=TK1RtNyjqxyNT3XRirxIQRQNUkHyDVzcwx%3AY0E0" target="_blank">Halfday Garment Duffel</a> for $98 </li><li><strong>The Best Home Gift:</strong> <a href="https://www.ugg.com/men-slippers/tasman-lthr-regen/1163890.html" target="_blank">Ugg Leather Tasman</a> for $120</li><li><strong>For the Thinking Man: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452172587" target="_blank">Pendleton Travel Chess & Checkers Set</a> for $26</li><li><strong>The Best Outerwear Gift:</strong> <a href="https://www.canadagoose.com/us/en/pr/lawrence-puffer-vest-black-label-2804MB.html" target="_blank">Canada Goose Lawrence Puffer Vest</a> for $795</li></ul><hr>" data-next-head/>
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54 Gifts for Men Our Editors Recommend Giving in 2025

For every hard-to-shop-for guy in your life.

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I'd like to apologize on behalf of this magazine. Men are so hard to shop for, and it's our fault. Esquire has conditioned men to know what they really want. That's great normally, but around Valentine's Day it's a problem. We've created generations of men with luxury tastes, men who have everything they could ever want. Between our print reporting, Esquire Home Awards, Gadget Awards, and shopping coverage, we've already told him what style, home, and tech stuff he needs. We've made your job more difficult.

As an apology, how about I do the gifting work for you? How about I find something he'll really love this Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary, or whatever y'all are celebrating? That man who wants new tech, luxury clothing, or an extraordinary whiskey, I know exactly what he wants. All I need from you is to know what type of guy he is and to find the corresponding gift in this list. It's that easy. Buy it, wait for it to arrive in the mail, and give him the best gift he's ever gotten.

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Best Wallet to Gift

Gucci GG Leather Card Holder with Money Clip

GG Leather Card Holder with Money Clip

Nothing beats a Gucci wallet. I'm particularly fond of this card holder with a money clip, because cash will always be king.

Liven Up His Accessories

Paul Smith Basket Weave Signature Stripe Cashmere Scarf

Basket Weave Signature Stripe Cashmere Scarf

The Paul Smith signature stripe can be a bit daunting to some guys, but it's one of menswear's great calling cards. The way it's woven into this cashmere scarf is perfect for anyone who might not spring for the pattern otherwise.

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Our favorite bedside gadget makes a great little gift.

Smartest Gift for Men

Moleskine Smart Writing Set

Smart Writing Set

Who wouldn't appreciate somewhere to jot down those brilliant thoughts? This smart notebook is all the better because it's, well, smart. So not only will his ideas, notes, and drawings be on paper, but they'll be saved digitally as well. We love it; read our rave review here.

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A Gag Gift That He'll Actually Use

Tushy Basic 2.0 Bidet

Basic 2.0 Bidet

That's right. He'll use it daily, and every time he does he'll be thankful. Maybe not the most glamorous time to have him think of you, but it's certainly the most impactful.

Best Smart Mug to Gift

Ohom Ui 3 Mug and Warmer

Ui 3 Mug and Warmer

This is a gift for the type of man who babysits one cup of coffee or tea on the weekends. Or maybe he's just really particular about his beverages going cold. Either way, this holds a precise temperature for hours on end.

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Best Lightweight Jacket

Arc'teryx Atom Insulated Hoodie

Atom Insulated Hoodie

Lightweight, packable, and good-looking, this is the ideal do-it-all performance jacket.

Best Gift for Gamers

Nintendo NES Classic Edition

NES Classic Edition

Take him back to the '80s with a retro-inspired, collectible-status NES system that comes loaded with only the best video games: Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., Zelda, and more. Consider getting him a box of Bagel Bites and a can of New Coke to boot.

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Best House Slipper to Gift

Ugg Tasman LTHR Regen

Tasman LTHR Regen

The regular Ugg Tasman is tried-and-true. The shoes are ridiculously comfortable and ridiculously popular. This year, though, I'm really into this new proper leather version. Compared with the classic sheepskin, it's just a tad more buttoned-up and a bit more durable. In person, it really does look more luxe, but a pair costs only $10 extra.

One thing to note: These aren't on Amazon like other Uggs. They're sold direct-to-consumer or in retailers. My advice is to shop straight through Ugg, because the brand has free shipping and a good return policy.

Best Travel Game Set

Pendleton Travel Chess & Checkers Set

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Travel Chess & Checkers Set

Checkers for the kids, chess for the men. Instead of killing time on a layover staring at his phone, he can offer a game to a stranger. Maybe he'll make a lifelong friend; maybe he'll get beat by a grand master who happens to also be in the Delta lounge. Either way, it's better than Instagram.

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A Fragrance to Surprise Him

Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF Le Parfum

MYSLF Le Parfum

If he's really into fragrance—more than he's into books or our magazine—take a scroll through our 2024 Cologne Awards and you'll surely find something for him. One specific callout is the new YSL MYSLF parfum. Reasonably priced for a designer fragrance but more complex than what you'd get from other big names. It's a bit floral but with deeper, cozier, masculine base notes.

Best Sleep Gift of the Year

Therabody SleepMask

SleepMask

So what is this thing? It's a sleep mask that blocks 100 percent of outer light, making it perfect for travel.

But here's the kicker: You can set it to subtly and rhythmically vibrate to ease you off into dreamland. Sounds weird, but I've told people it's like technologically counting sheep. The vibration gives you a rhythm to focus on while easing all the muscles that tell your brain, "I should be asleep now." It's an incredible product.

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Best Sweater to Gift

Brooks Brothers Brushed-Wool Sweater

Brushed-Wool Sweater

I've not kept it a secret that I am very into the Brooks Brothers knitwear lineup. For this time of the year, I'd recommend this brushed-wool number.

Best Travel Bag to Gift

Halfday Garment Duffel

Garment Duffel

For a budget option to the Bennett Winch, this Halfday bag has become wildly popular on social media, but remember, I was telling you to buy it first back when it was in its 1.0 iteration. The new Halfday bag is upgraded with a trolley sleeve and better folding system, but it maintains that unbelievable $100 price.

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The Luxury Suitcase Option

Rimowa Original Cabin

Original Cabin

See, this is what I mean. If you're going anywhere over the standard direct-to-consumer suitcases that'll last a decade, you might as well jump to a Rimowa that will last him the rest of his life. If you divide the price over the 30-plus years he could own it, this is the suitcase that saves money.

Best Home Upgrade for Men

Loftie Smart Alarm Clock

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Smart Alarm Clock

This isn't your grandfather's alarm clock. The Loftie is a smartphone replacer, equipped with a two-stage alarm, noise machine, music and podcast player, glow light, and blackout mode to ease him in and out of sleep without the distraction of his phone.

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Best Luxury Travel Bag

Bennett Winch S.C Holdall, Olive

S.C Holdall, Olive

This Bennett Winch suit-carrying duffel bag is a standout from our Luxury Gifts for Men story. If he would prefer you to shop there, not here, buy this or click through.

The thick canvas, soft leather, and zippers will last a lifetime; it's all handmade in England and sold on Savile Row ... or online and shipped to America. This olive-colored canvas option was used by Daniel Craig's Bond in No Time to Die. It's an heirloom bag he'll get plenty of use from and then pass along.

Best Drip-Coffee Gift

Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker

Coffee Maker

If he's a drip-coffee guy, this one definitely looks way sexier than his current Mr. Coffee.

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The Year's Best Book on Fishing

David Coggins's "The Believer"

"The Believer"

For my money, David Coggins is our moment's best writer on the topic of fishing. It's not Hemingway penning 5,000 words on how big-game fish are moving in the Gulf Stream, but it's got that same adventure spirit.

Best Robe to Gift

Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe

Super-Plush Robe

Men need to get back into wearing robes. The best entry into the category is Brooklinen. I have this exact robe and love it.

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