You know how everyone says men are so hard to shop for? Well, not us. We love looking for cool men’s holiday gifts, maybe because we know a whole lot of cool men. Whether you’re shopping for your father, your brother, your best guy friend or your boyfriend or husband, we think there is lots to love in this collection of men’s gift ideas in every price range.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15.
Nixon watch made from Tom Waits’ actual leather boots
This rock n roll collab is brilliant — watch straps made from the leather from some amazing rock icons. Get them while you can, when they launch, while they last. ($1000+ at Nixon)
McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern Subscription
Not that we’d turn this down ourselves, either. ($60+, McSweeney’s)
Saddlebags 6-bottle bike bag
He shouldn’t drink and bike, but he can certainly bike to the store to pick up your favorite microbrew, right? ($53.49 at Firebox)
Handmade Cornotech Convivio steak knife set
Grilling tools? Eh, been there. If he’s really a steak fan, check out this outrageous set of artisan steak knives from Coltellerie Berti, who has been making them by hand in Tuscany since the 19th century. Each set is even signed by the single artisan who forged it from start to finish. ($650/6 at Horne)
Polo Ralph Lauren merino wool beanie
The perfect affordable, fashionable, go-to gift for any guy in any climate. We’re talking to you too, L.A. ($45 at Nordstrom)
Gentleman’s journey truffles
Flavored with Laphroaig whisky, cognac, espresso and more, course he’ll have to promise to share. ($12 at FIKA)
Canada Goose Borden bomber parka
This is only for guys on Santa’s Extra Nice list this year. ($795 at Canada Goose)
Once-in-a-lifetime trip to Cuba with the Beekman Boys
We love Josh and Brent and we really love the idea of this February trip limited to 14 intrepid travelers, that’s all about appreciating another culture, finding great food, giving back, and treating yourself well. Extraordinarily well, we’d say. ($3395 at Beekman1802)
John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star vintage coated canvas
The ultimate rock-meets-fashion collab. ($120 at John Varvatos)
Homemade gin kit
As cool as all the beer-making kits are, we’re impressed with a man who can make his own gin. Juniper is kind of sexy, right? ($49.95 from The HomeMade Gin Kit)
Amazing Fantastic Incredible: a Marvelous Memoir, by Stan Lee
Oh, how we love Stan Lee. His brand new memoir will be a must-read for any Marvel fan. ($19.84 at Amazon for paperback; or get the deluxe limited edition signed copy shown above for $224)
Homemade Maker’s Mark cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
If baking is the way to a man’s heart, you have to try these outrageous chef created bourbon-cinnamon cupcakes. (recipe by chef Kate Jennings for Maker’s Mark)
Pedalflow seatless folding scooter-bike
He can use it for a more eco-friendly short commute, zipping around the neighborhood for a little exercise, or really, just showing off your sweet new ride. ($299 at Microkickboard)
Tumi personalized travel kit
Yes there are cheaper ones, but this will last forever. Have it monogrammed for an extra special touch. ($215 at Tumi)
DriveClub bikes game for PS 4
As a stand alone or an expansion to the original DriveClub, this should kill the better part of his weekend. ($19.99 at Playstation)
Retro LEGO arcade machine ornament kit
Nostalgia, geekery, and LEGO coolness all in one sweet holiday package. ($19.50 each at Power Pig)
Snot rag mankerchief
Because let’s call it like it is. ($6 at Fairgoods)
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