11 Father’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Golf- or Beer-Themed (Just One Is!)

For dads who are just getting into cooking (and don’t already have an exhaustive set of pans), this highly-adaptable steamer/fryer/braiser/10-in-1 tool is the ultimate gift for the new home chef. Throw in a few stackable spruce steamer baskets ($30) and Dad can steam some soup dumplings for an at-home Din Tai Fung experience.

Aren’t we so over the whole real-men-only-drink-dark-liquors thing? True sophistication lies in having an open mind, and if Dad has never tried shochu, it’s time to introduce him to this barley-distilled drink. This bottle from iichiko is eminently drinkable and super versatile. He can drink it as a chu-hi (a shochu highball) or on the rocks.

Speaking of on the rocks — how beautiful are these extra-hefty, vintage-inspired glasses? If Dad is particular about his liquor you can leave that part to him, but there’s no way he won’t love to unwind with one of these shatter-resistant, crystal babies in hand.

If Vejas feel a little too trendy but New Balances feel too dad, these low-top lace-ups are a perfect in-between. They’re totally vegan, with a knit made from bamboo and a sole of cork, and he’ll be supporting a socially-minded B corp with every step. For a less starkly white sneaker, try the VALLELY PRO ($89), which have a grown-up skater aesthetic.

Some of my best memories with my dad are of family vacations at the beach. These Baja-inspired trunks are a geometric riff on a floral pattern and you can make his day by offering to take a sunset pic of him for a change. If he’s a matching set kind of guy, spring for the short-sleeve shirt too ($88).

Dads can famously fall asleep anywhere — and that includes on the shore. This inflatable beach pillow is the ultimate dad accessory that can attach to any kind of beach chair or be used lying on a beach towel (it’s designed to be weighed down with sand so it won’t blow away). He’ll be snoring so loud it’ll drown out the sound of waves crashing.

Before his beach snooze, he’ll need something to read. If your dad loves climate fiction, sci-fi, or dystopian stories, Michelle Min Sterling’s debut will be right up his alley. With multiple timelines, charismatic villains, and juicy plot twists, he probably won’t even get to napping.

My dad is known for his overpacking tendencies, but if your dad falls on the other end of the luggage spectrum, he’ll love this 48-liter carry-on with a built-in compression pad. Monos is famous for their thoughtfully designed luggage (it comes with laundry and shoe bags included) that maximizes space and lasts through many years of traveling.

Even though I blasted the one-dimensional image of golf-beer dads, some dads really do love golf… and beer. This hilarious/adorable sandal has a turf footbed and a bottle opener in the sole. You read that correctly — Dad can literally use the bottom of his shoe to pop open a cold one. If a novelty gift isn’t his style, the Cushion Tradewind sandals ($55) are a waterproof dupe of the Birkenstock Arizonas and much more everyday appropriate.

This wallet has a low-key cowboy vibe — I think it’s the white stitching against the full-grain cowhide — that feels very Cool Dad. He’ll love that it’s super flexible and worn-in (feeling, not looking) right out of the box so there’s no break-in period necessary.

It can sometimes feel like a miracle when men agree to adopt a skincare routine, so help Dad increase his chances of keeping up with it using this set from ELVY Lab. This dad-friendly set includes a cleanser, moisturizer, serum, and eye cream with huge numbers on each bottle so he can’t make excuses about forgetting how to apply it.