The Best Gifts for Husbands That Aren’t a Novelty Tie

Unlike typical tracksuits and joggers, Tracksmith’s svelte running gear is downright sexy, like this jacket with a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette that’s also warm enough to insulate him from the ghastly wind chill.

Help him ascend to new heights (literally) with these excellent hiking shoes that combine a waterproof, pigskin upper and some Vibram rubber underfoot for a trekker that’s comfy but not too clunky.

Pickleball doesn’t have to be just a summer sport. With this light-up set that includes a glowing net, paddles, and balls, he can keep dinking even as the days get darker.

This indie outfitter designed their signature puffer based on the eternally swaggy style of ’70s mountain climbers, while updating it for the more modern trek from rental car to Airbnb.

You could drag him to a facial, or help him declog those pores at home. This powerful new device uses ultrasonic waves and ionic technology (futuristic!) to extract dirt and oil, then switches to “infuse” mode to start working a serum into those fine lines.

Listen, you cannot guilt-trip a man into exfoliating regularly. He needs to feel the power of exfoliation for himself. Luckily, Dermalogica has crafted a soothingly oat-based “milkfoliant” that works great and looks impressive in the medicine cabinet.

If you’re someone who’s had it with contraptions all over the place in your bathroom, start here. This all-in-one kit allows him to do everything from shape his beard to brush his teeth.

Made from hardcore waterproof fabric, this toiletry bag was built for the road. It’ll keep his toiletries dry from the elements, while keeping the rest of his stuff dry from a leaking bottle of hotel body wash that he stashed and forgot about.

Not only does this knife look like a future heirloom, but the rounded handle also easily rotates in your palm as you shuck to prevent discomfort, a small detail the oyster enthusiast in your life will really appreciate.

The king of the BBQ will have a bounty of protein at his disposal with this thoughtfully selected butcher’s box that will supply him with prime, seasonal cuts solely from farms that pasture-raise their animals exclusively.

For the self-identified Watch Guy, this beloved Seiko model pairs a classic stainless steel body with a blue dial that’s almost as handsome as he is.

We didn’t know it was possible to make a perfect boot, but by god, Jacques Solovière has done it. Crafted from calf leather in a truly evergeen silhoettte, he’ll be rocking these today and years from now in the photos with the grandkids, too.

This jacket has big-time dad energy, and we do mean that as a compliment, naturally.

The man with Western leanings needs some hirsute leather to go with the look. Help him pony up with these exceptionally handsome loafers embellished with mystical-cowboy hardware.

Filson makes some of our favorite briefcases of all, and this one’s slightly smaller than most so it won’t take up too much space in a crowded subway car.

If he’s had his current wallet for as long as you two have been together, then maybe it’s time for an upgrade (to his wallet, not him).

For fussy sleepers, this temperature-regulating “pod” cover might just save your marriage. It slips over your mattress, giving each person the ability to cool or warm either side of the bed to the perfect Goldilocks temp, plus tracks your sleep metrics (so you’ll know exactly how many hours you’re getting in the REM cycle).

For your hubby who’s added a new entry to his resume—DJ—do the right thing and make sure he’s got the right equipment to chop and screw like a professional. There are a ton of options and specs to consider, but we’ve saved you the Reddit deep dive and furnished this rec for you that’s a very solid beginner controller at a reasonable price.

If he has a body in 2025, he probably could benefit from this massage gun which can be used on post-workout sore muscles or aches and pains from his desk job.

The new Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate trump card gift for any gamer on your list: the VR will be transportative in even the most familiar spaces, and its advanced comfort and passthrough features mean you can easily grab a quick bite without taking your headset.

He doesn’t have to be a dedicated writer to enjoy the benefits of daily journaling. With this easy entry point, it just takes five minutes a day to inspire a sense of gratitude for all the stuff that’s going right in his life (i.e. you, as this gift helpfully reminds him).

Yuval Noah Harari, author of blockbuster convo-starter Sapiens is back with another wild thinker; this time investigating how information networks have shaped human life from the Stone Age to AI. If he loves learning from the past and debating the future, let him sink his teeth into this one.

Whiskey-savoring enthusiasts will appreciate this newcomer snatching up awards with its “Irish with an American accent” approach to melding the best distilling techniques from both sides of the pond. For a pour that’s bold, complex, and tasty, Natterjack is the oddly-shaped gift that needs to be under the tree this year.

You love Stanley Tucci, he loves Stanley Tucci, we all love Stanley Tucci. So let him “get dinner” with everyone’s favorite foodie via this new memoir that gives an inside look into every meal Tucci had across a year, and all the witty, poignant, and deeply human observations that were served with them.

If you’re trying to get him out of those skinny jeans and into wider pants with the rest of us, start with these affordable favorites from Uniqlo. They’ve got a subtly fashion-forward cut (thanks to longtime collaborative designer Christophe Lemaire) but are low-key enough as chinos to blend right in with the stuff he already owns.

Laying off the hard stuff doesn’t mean he has to be stuck drinking ginger ale. This pair of non-alcoholic cocktails come in swanky bottles and feature tart cherry, oak, bitter orange on one side, and a crisp cucumber, basil, and juniper berry on the other. Both use ingredients like ginger, cayenne, and Szechuan pepper to give it that “kick” that he might be missing from booze.