20 of the Best Holiday Gifts for Him

If we know one thing, it’s that guys love a silicone ring. Whether he’s traveling, working out, or hitting the golf range, this ring will keep him feeling comfortable thanks to a smooth finish that reduces friction and catching with other materials. We love this metallic finish for an elevated look – make it extra special and engrave it with his name or the date of your anniversary.

Sure, the discerning chef probably has all of the ingredients he needs. But does he have all of the ingredients that he wants? Does he have Jacobsen’s delicious flaky sea salt infused with robust flavors and aromas of cherrywood smoke? Likely not. Use it on grilled salmon or, pro tip, sliced peaches.

Every runner appreciates a great running cap, and Ciele’s are simply the best available. The GOCap is the brand’s classic silhouette made from COOLwick mesh for plenty of breathability. Plus, it’s backed by Ciele’s Million Miles guarantee. From the track to the bar, Ciele’s hats are the perfect blend of style and performance.

You can never have too many baking sheets, and Made In’s are some of the best available. These quarter sheets are great for roasting vegetables, half chickens, and even the occasional spread of late-night nachos. They’re made from 3004 aluminum and are oven-safe up to 450F.

You know who they are — even if they don’t. Fly by Jing’s Triple Threat package includes three of the brand’s best offerings: Zhong Sauce, Mala Spice Mix and Sichuan Chili Crisp. Each is like a cheat code to better food.

Billykirk’s valet trays are pressed and molded from high-quality leather and provide a landing pad for everything in your pockets — from keys to wallets to watches. They look great on a side table and are even nice enough to display in your entryway to ensure consistent use.

Aer’s Cable Kit 2 is a sleek and streamlined cable organizer that ensures you never forget another charging cable whether you’re getting on a plane or commuting to work. There’s plenty of space for all of your cables and adapters, and it even has room for accessories like headphones, SD cards or travel adapters.

Think of this as a more mature version of a fidget spinner. This beautifully crafted desktop puzzle toy from Craighill can only be put back together in one specific configuration once it’s taken apart. It’s a tactful way to keep your hands busy while you contemplate writing the next great American novel. Or, you know, procrastinate at work.

Think of The Atom Brick as a more mature take on Lego sets. Instead of building a knight’s castle or The Millenium Falcon, The Atom Brick offers sets like this one — a desktop replica of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. He definitely won’t be embarrassed to have this on his bookshelf.

Australian brand Bellroy makes the best travel wallet available, full stop. It’s RFID blocking, made from high-quality leather, has plenty of room for credit cards, various currencies, boarding passes and train tickets, and of course, your passport. It also comes with a micro pen that slots inside and makes filling out landing papers a breeze.

Ditch the whiskey stones. They scratch up your glassware and don’t do much by way of improving your drinking experience. Instead, opt for the latest release from Wolves Whiskey. It’s distilled from beer, and is sure to be a drinking experience unlike any he’s had in the past.

You may have known Zalto as the best glasses in wine, and for many, they still are. But what few people know is that Kurt Josef Zalto, the brand’s glassware designer, actually left his namesake brand a number of years ago. His new project? Josephinenhütte and the Josephine No. 2. The Universal style of the No. 2 (it comes in a few variations) makes it great for just about everything — even champagne.

The chore coat is a staple of modern menswear, and the original chore coat comes from French brand Vetra. Its simple silhouette makes it great for layering over t-shirts and button-downs. There are plenty of imitators that can be had for less coin, but you’ll rest easy knowing he has the original.

Think of the Stagg EKG Pro as the ultimate coffee brew kettle. It has an LCD display that allows you to easily select your temperature, schedule it to turn on and off, and even select from a number of built-in brew temps for various styles of coffee. His morning cup will never be the same.

Smithey Ironware’s No. 12 gives the Griswolds and Wagners of the world a run for their money. What makes the Smithey stand out, aside from its generation-spanning attention to detail and craftsmanship, is the polished satin-smooth finish.

Seth Rogan’s weed accessories brand Houseplant launched in the US last year to much acclaim. It brought with it a fresh approach and commitment to quality that was absent from the industry previously. The Houseplant Oil Lamp is a simple slab of marble that features an oil lamp, ashtray, match holder and small surface for striking matches. It’s a coffee table accent piece that you won’t have to hide when company is over.

Chris Echevarria’s Blackstock & Weber was only launched in 2017, yet it has a relentlessly classic quality about it. That said, these aren’t your dad’s loafers. Blackstock & Weber’s loafers feature modern chunky lugged soles paired with quality leather and a selection of timeless styles. In the words of Echevarria, “Named after my favorite football match of the year. Just like any of our joints, dress them up or down... I call these the Coco Puffs, a really good name for a particularly bad cereal.” (That’s football, not American football for those wondering.)

To be fair, if the man in your life is still using wired earbuds, pretty much any quality headphone is going to blow his mind. But if you really want to go above and beyond, opt for the Px7 S2 from Bowers & Wilkins. Whether he’s listening to his favorite podcast or jamming out to Harry Styles (who doesn’t love Harry?), the quality audio and premium noise-canceling technology will make sure he can hear every last breath and note.

Baltic’s Aquascaphe could easily be mistaken for a much more expensive watch. The brand is a favorite of watch enthusiasts the world over thanks to its devilish good looks, reliable Miyota 9039 movement and goldilocks diameter of 39mm. It may not solve his lateness problem, but it will at least make sure he’s looking good when he shows up.

Ask any expert which brands make the best leather boots, and you’re sure to hear Nick’s Boots mentioned more than a few times. The brand famously makes boots favored by wildfire firefighters known as Smokejumpers. The Americana in the Classic configuration is a bit more city-friendly than the brand’s Smokejumper boots, but features the same durable construction and class-leading materials.

If you really want to send him over the moon, get this. Pro-Ject’s all-in-one hi-fi audio system is colored matched and comes with a Debut Carbon EVO turntable, set of two Speaker Box 5 S2 bookshelf speakers, MaiA S3 integrated amp w/ phono & DAC and even Damp it TPE speaker isolation pods. All of that is fancy audiophile speak for the fact that it includes everything you need to render beautiful sound from records, the way they were meant to be heard.