65 Best Gifts for Men in 2023 That'll Spoil Him Rotten

By Lori Keong, Megan Gustashaw, and Tyler Chin

"The best gifts for men"—a thing you Google, a thing you ponder, a thing you think so damn hard about you forget why you wanted to give the man, or perhaps the men, those gifts in the first place. Not this year. This year you resolve to Google with intention (coming straight to GQ). You will meditate on, but not overthink, which of our thoughtful gift ideas will most suit this man (who surely deserves to be spoiled just a little bit because don't we all, don't we all).

And you will feel so incredible when you give this gift—not like those other years with the Sad Socks or the Whiskey Stones—that you will remember what gift giving is supposed to feel like. From you, a king of good taste, to him, your absolute favorite. And if you're looking for more men's gift ideas, you can check out any number of our Best Stuff guides—like for beard trimmers, headphones, or pajamas—or shop award-winning picks like those found in our annual Fitness Awards and Grooming Awards. Now, without further ado, here are some of the very best gifts for men, no matter what the time or occasion.

Don't have time to scroll through all these picks? Here's a quick rundown of some of the best gifts for him so you can get your shopping done ASAP.

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The culty, menswear-approved HydroMoc isn't just for crunchy folks and the kinds of people who passionately defend running barefoot. Instead, the flexible, waterproof, aggressively utilitarian shoe is a serious contender for claiming the top spot as his go-to summer footwear. The comfort speaks for itself, whether he's using them as his recovery shoes or stomping the pavements in them like a streetwear god.

Get that head of hair ready for all the impending sun exposure, salt water, and chlorine with a moisturizing medley of hits from R+Co. A hydrating shampoo and conditioner are topped off with the brand's best-selling High Dive moisture creme for a start-to-finish boost.

He doesn't have to be a ‘90s kid to appreciate these round-rimmed Macarena specs that go round rather than super angular. At less than $70, he won't feel so terrible about leaving them in his pocket to tussle with his house keys.

A trio of somm-selected natty wines that’ll soothe his rarefied palette: Choose from reds, whites, or a seasonal mix. It also makes for a great last-minute gift if you’re pressed for Father's Day gift ideas.

The best gift of all is a button-up that doesn't have you showing up to the office drenched in sweat from your commute. The ultra-lightweight linen over at Everlane will help him stay cool even in the dog days of summer.

With this art piece of a towel, and a beach vacation rental emailed to his inbox, you’ve got the makings of a can't-lose gift twofer. It's finished off with plush velour on one side and absorbent terry on the other so he can enjoy the best of both textures.

An unimpeachable sandal silhouette, with plenty of flexibility for racking up miles in them, and tough handmade leather from Peru that stands the test of time. Just take it from Chris Pine.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

One of the best subscription boxes for coffee lovers, and a gift that just keeps giving every single month. Buy him a curated mix of single-roast craft blends that rise above the rest (and get shipped on repeat), or opt for a crowd-pleasing gift box of mini tasting bags for him to sample.

Yes, this is a PSA that you can now buy Corridor's approachable-yet-still-aspirational basics at Huckberry. This one's the perfect move for upgrading his collection of easy-wearing jackets.

A vibrating massager for hammering out aches and pains all over the body, courtesy of the masters of recovery tech over at Theragun. It's small enough to hold in your palm, while delivering a deep sense of relief for your knots.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Send your recent high school graduate off to the dorms with some new threads that will remind him of being at home. It's the perfect gift that’ll spoil him, while making a lasting upgrade to his new surroundings.

An extra-stretchy, water-repellent coverup that won't let April showers catch him high and dry. The integrated ventilation ensures that he's not burning up in there when it's warm and muggy out, while the seamed seals keep moisture squarely out.

Not just another forgettable, free-with-purchase tote: It's a pocket-enhanced, snap-closing, roomy bag for hauling your stuff to the beach and looking good doing so.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

This GQ Fitness Award-winning Tempo Move houses all of his weights in one discreet, design-forward cabinet, while offering the technology to stream classes and monitor his form. It's a unique gift that’ll help him commit to strength training within the comfort of his own home.

The everything hygiene and grooming tool kit is right here, with interchangeable add-ons for the same revved-up beard and hair tool—including toothbrush and trimmer heads—in one ready-to-travel Dopp kit. Brushing with the same device you use to manscape? None of our business, frankly, King of Efficiency!

The ideal summer shirt is drapey, breathable, and endlessly versatile, whether you’re hitting an office happy hour or a weekend BBQ: in a word, perfect.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Upgrade your recent grad or slow-to-adapt life partner with a set of pint glasses that certainly trumps any mismatched selection of brewery drinkware. The little curve on these fellows make them extra easy to hold, and they’re made from extra durable glass in case he gets clumsy when he's had one too many.

He’ll be able to successfully tune you and the world out, even better maybe than he usually does, with the help of these truly excellent headphones from the masters of audio over at Bose. Beyond the crystal clear acoustics, there are also 11 levels of active-noise-cancellation to meet the moment:light snorers all the way up to pneumatic drills and plane engines.

It's never to early to kick off his dad shoe era with one of these, a stalwart of the genre. Choose from three shades of this ‘80s-era, forever classic silhouette and don't be surprised when they become his favorite casual shoe in the game.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

The kind of incognito, decor-adjacent candle that, let's be honest, is never going to be lit (but still smells great when it does get put to use). Crafted with model Grace Jones, it's spiked with bergamot, black pepper, and waterlilies to evoke the scentsual experience of a coastal rain shower.

Help him ditch the disposable plates and cups for a dinnerware set that's as ready for home-cooked meals as it is for Takeout Tuesday. Their stackable design helps save space when it's just dinner for one, but with good looks like this, they're probably best laid out on the dining table like home decor.

Saltair is proof that jumbo, pump-top body wash doesn't have to slap you in the face with fragrance. Instead, subtle notes of pear and lily play a supporting role in his next shower sesh, while the monoi oil keeps everything soft and supple.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

For your long-distance beau, perhaps, whose shaky FaceTimes resemble found footage, a handsome charger and phone stand that'll help him elevate his phone in more ways than one.

Another niche small batch food item for him to obssess over. You're welcome. It's catnip for any Hot Ones fanatics, with a range of heat profiles from a Carolina Reaper scorcher to a sweet pineapple kicker.

Sometimes all it takes to make a meh outfit into a magnificent one is a simple bracelet like this. The malachite adds some punchy color, while the sterling silver goes the distance, even if he's wearing it every day.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

These Grooming Award winners look nearly as good as they smell: a heady bouquet of bergamot-infused bamboo sticks to freshen up any musty old closet or charred baking experiment.

Don't be one of those guys who rolls up to the beach in jeans and sneakers. These Italian linen joints have all the stretch for a quick roll-up around the shoreline, and look polished enough to transfer to dinner at the upscale seafood spot off the boardwalk.

He's got the absolute basics down...and we think he's ready to take on serums next. This one's a miracle worker for his dull six-hours-of-sleep skin, thanks to a deep dose of hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening- and collagen-boosting vitamin C that'll keep him looking youthful as ever, plus some antioxidant action to keep crow's feet at bay.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

One of our favorite Nike silhouettes for tackling everything from weights to cardio without missing a beat. The reinforced soles are extra grippy when you're sinking into a deadlift and extra lightweight for practically flying on the streets.

All the drippy stainless steel essentials he needs to serve up a strong cup of coffee on the road, from the masters of outdoor style at Snow Peak.

Something to protect his noggin on the wild west of city streets, if he's the type of hero who's foregone one for years.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Upgrade his carry-on with some first-class-worthy leather organizers that can even be personalized with his monogram. They even nest together like some square Matryoshka dolls when they're not in use: an easy value add.

Ensure that he's sufficiently stoked for his upcoming OOO time with some cat-powered, GQ-beloved trunks.

Yes, he wants to freshen up every morning with this enlivening yuzu citrus face wash. It'll wake up his tired skin before he's even had time to caffeinate.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Stay-up-all-day socks that are vibe-y enough to rock with sandals, and breathable enough to prevent the dreaded sneaker stench in summer.

A Bill Cunningham-esque French chore coat crafted from a Japanese indigo fabric? Mais oui. It's solid and soft enough to become his weekendwear staple for the next several spring seasons running.

Time to retire that stuffy down comforter for something infinitely airier. This one has all the loft to hold its own on your bed, with a polyester fill that'll keep you warm in the cooler months of the year, while still being breathable enough for spring.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Micro watch, mega flex. It certainly makes the case for investing in smaller, more delicate silhouettes, and has inspired plenty of compliments for one of our commerce writers.

For the guy who could sleep through an air horn, this alarm clock's our top pick for a gentle, but effective rise n' grind routine. It plays gentle natural sounds to rouse you awake, and also includes plenty of other party tricks, from a night light and white noise function to the ability to double as a speaker for playing your favorite jams.

Linen suit season is here, so make sure he has the best and breeziest for any weddings on his cal.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

His skin reset in one comprehensive gift box that includes a quartet of skincare essentials, from exfoliating cleansers for the face and body to a lightweight face lotion spiked with aloe vera and deeply hydrating hyaluronic acid.

A new formidable, incredibly precise grinder from Fellow for the hardest-grinding fellow on your list. It'll help him zero in on the best settings for either a micro espresso grind or a coarser cold brew option, and nothing looks sleeker on the countertop.

An art piece that'll distract from the general chaos in his apartment. The splashy graphic print was created by designer Arthur Arbesser for Hem, and comes woven in a warm straight-from-New-Zealand wool that'll be perfect for a mid-day disco nap.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Help him spring clean his medicine cabinet, his junk drawer, and his dresser with a whole grip of new skincare essentials, accessories, and a multi-tool to rule them all. They're all tried-and-tasted by GQ editors, and even include a handsome Breda watch this go-around.

A set of Bluetooth earbuds with the specs to put his beloved Apple Airpods Pro out of commission. They’ll pair with his iPhone in a jiffy and add some noise-cancelling to his favorite "commuting to work" podcasts.

Plenty of helpful cooking wisdom for any CSA-loving guy who's not sure what to do with all the random produce he's hauling in regularly. He can pore over custom recipes typically included in the brand's farm box subscription, all dreamed up by chefs, and double-take at the Martha Stewart foreword.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Help him level up his outdoor space with a smokeless fire pit that brings the heat. It features a double-walled design that helps reduce the amount of smoke in the air so you get all the benefits of a s'more with less of the eye-burning sensation: a giant win-win, in our book.

A worthwhile splurge that'll have your favorite audiophile gabbing about it for the next calendar year. It includes a whole host of perks, including an improved microphone, boosted sample editing, and up to 500 presets that can be looped and modulated to his heart's content.

Indulge his louche, Julian Schnabel sleepwear dreams with these velvety gems in Yves Klein blue that can give his bachelor pad a penthouse touch. By now, they've swept a GQ Sleep Award and are angling for a top spot in his pre- and post-sleep rotation, too.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Help him beat post-shaving irritation with one mess-free, GQ-approved roll-on. It exfoliates around hair follicles with a one-two punch of salicylic and glycolic acid, all in one handy mess-free package.

Smell that? That's the aroma of hand-thrown pizzas, fresh from the backyard. Trust this gas-powered 20-pounder to do the work of flame-cooking the perfect pepperoni pies, steaks, and fish for all your al fresco dinners to come.

A little GQ merch never hurt anyone, especially when it's a collab with the graphic tee gods over at Online Ceramics.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

An all-in-one charger and workstation that juices up all of his big tech items—from Apple watches to phones—in one place. You can even pull open your workstation to store papers, files, and, uh, maybe all those expense receipts you can never keep track of? Just a thought.

Half the battle of a workout plan is owning stuff that actually makes you want to get out there and sweat, and this pair of lookers is one of our favorite workout shorts for the job. The lightweight mesh barely weighs a thing, helping to ease the load on punishing runs and keep perspiration and chafing to an absolute minimum.

A weekender that's both stylish and also virtually indestructible is never an unwelcome gift, no matter what phase of life you've ascended to. It's designed to take you off the grid and back, with straps that convert it into a backpack and a breezy mesh interior for keeping all of your gear and odds and ends in their right places during takeoff and landing.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Hot tip: Not-so-basic bar soaps are a great gift idea for skincare newbs. This GQ-approved set includes a full lineup of bar soaps (enhanced with charcoal and white clay), plus a humidifying body cream that'll lock in moisture as soon as he steps out of the shower.

Something symbolic for the guy who regularly saves your ass. Not only are they hard to come by (also symbolic for your "diamond in the rough" partner), but they're also pretty easy to take care of in case he's a regular plant killer.

A rough-and-tumble waxed jacket, cut from a hardy sailcloth cotton and lined in cozy flannel, that's poised to survive a zombie apocalypse. It's cameo-ed in the Last of Us (you may have peeped it on Pedro Pescal) and has the chance to play a starring role in his wardrobe with an assist from you, too.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

The only party not completely stoked about this tiny sonic powerhouse will be the neighbors. It packs big, beefy sound into a blessedly portable package, and can be parked anywhere you want to turn up the sound thanks to its Bluetooth capability and TruePlay functionality that maximizes sound for the type of space it's inhabiting. Buy it alone or pair it with any other devices in the Sonos family.

This Netherlands-made coffee maker, which brews up to 40 ounces of coffee in a sleek carafe, is simultaneously nostalgic and state-of-the-art. Bump it to the top of your list for any guy who makes the small batch roaster lifestyle their whole personality.

Some high-quality, extra-absorbent threads to replace those mildewy rags he's been hanging onto. The thin waffle weave adds a spa element to any unwelcoming bathroom, and dries up excess moisture before any mold or mildew can set in.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Endlessly useful from beach tents to campgrounds, we'd say this is the, ahem, coolest tote around for hauling drinks and beyond, and keeping it cold for 24 hours.

A stylish blender is, uh, scientifically proven to make protein shakes taste better. This one looks the part of a futuristic shake-weight with everything he needs to pulverize that mess of veggies and fruit in his fridge. It even monitors internal temperatures to make sure he's not serving up a soup-like broth for his breakfast.

Upgrade his threadbare short sleeve rotation with one of our favorite, buy-one-in-every-color t-shirts. It's got the perfect lived-in texture and fit to become a summer staple, and sits at a comfortable price point for stocking up in multiples.

By Gerald Ortiz

By The Editors of GQ

By Gerald Ortiz

Whether you're absconding to a camping trip or hosting a backyard BBQ (you know, once the weather's warm), this cooler will keep all your favorite grill master's provisions chilled. Its basically bombproof polyethylene exterior goes the extra mile to keep heat and animals out, while storing about 28 cold ones and the extra ice at the ideal temp.

By Tyler Chin

By The Editors of GQ

By The Editors of GQ

By The Editors of GQ

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