What to Get a Guy for the Holidays

You're either at the stage of thinking about what to get him for the holidays, or you've already started to jot down a few options. No matter what time of the year it is, we have you covered. Stick around to figure out what a guy wants for the holidays and beyond. 

Most men will nonchalantly agree that we'll love whatever we get, and while that may be true, guys certainly have a power ranking in their mind. Whether they admit it or not. 

Gifting higher value items in the other genders fashion world can be really awkward or confusing. I never had a clue to begin when gifting to college girlfriends. However, we shouldn't hold back on a gift we think they'll love, just because we're not sure if it's the right one. While true, some men might be more particular than others, use this as a baseline for any guy this season and we guarantee you'll end up merry and full of cheer. 

Footwear 

White Tennis Shoes

Footwear is one of the things that people need so badly by the end of a long year, but it's rarely gifted because of how particular shoe-wear is nowadays. Once you have the correct size of the person, there's a couple options that are basically impossible to strike out on. A basic, plain white or off-white athletic/tennis shoe is something that every guy could use. Whether it's for the office, lifting, or just a backup pair, something white, plain and multi-functional will be an instant hit. 

Boots

Another option in the footwear category is boots. Even if they haven't mentioned it, every guy loves a good pair of boots. There are many varieties of niche markets in the boot world so this is where you're searching for something plain, functional, and still within his style range. I recommend brown for a color as it simply goes with everything and matches nearly every style. 

Plain Tees 

Every guy could use more basic layering tees, either because they don't have any or they need to replace the plain whites they've been wearing for 5 years. For a broad range that suits most guys and styles, focus on pastel muted colors like olive, sand, lavender, cream, and chocolate just to name a few. 

You can also find great value in plain tees since they are usually sold in packs of threes. Use this to your advantage and wow your "giftee" with a high quality brand's basic t-shirt pack.

Backpack/Bags

Backpacks

No guy should be bringing their college backpack into their first day at the office, but let's be honest, that does tend to happen more then it should. Especially for anyone who might be a young professional or just starting out, a high quality leather or canvas backpack can be a perfect gift, and also will give them confidence and excitement for what lies ahead. 

If the guy you're gifting for is more of an outdoorsman, gift them with a field pack or a military pack from an army surplus store. No matter what niche a guy is in, there's certainly a pack of some kind that will make his life easier and get him excited to apply something new in his world.

Toiletry/Travel Bags

Another great option if they have the backpack category taken care of, is a simple small toiletry bag. Adding some organization to that on-the-go or travel guy's life is something he'll thank you for. Another idea is what's commonly called a "weekender bag" or a small duffel bag that he can take to the gym or quick trips. Even if it's something for the truck, the office, or whatever, every guy can make good use of a travel bag. 

Cologne

Take it from us, most guys really don't know how they should smell, and why should they? Most just shower, throw on some deodorant and call it a morning. While there's certainly nothing wrong with that, a high quality scent can introduce them to that world. Personally, I never would have cared for cologne past something at Wal-Mart, until I was gifted a high quality cologne once and have never looked back. 

Cologne can also be a great relationship building gift from the partner's standpoint, as you picked it out and you get to enjoy it together. 

The Essentials

Briefs

Most guys don't really put too much effort into this part of clothes shopping, so this is a perfect chance to fill that void. The magic of putting on a fresh pair of never-been-worn briefs is a feeling that is unrivaled. Get him something high quality and he'll never stop saying thank you. Plus the fact that they won't care about the color/pattern means you can't really fail. 

Socks

This one applies universally because who doesn't love a good pair of socks? Even if it's just a single pair, gifting high quality socks is something you cannot screw up and makes for a perfect stocking stuffer. Stick with a black/white/gray and you're good to go!

Belt

This is something that is often forgot about because it's something you never really see and it's supposed to do it's one job. However, gifting something special like a high quality belt or having an engraving done on a new or existing belt, can be a super cool surprise that they would never expect. Although it's one of the more forgotten about items. A belt is something we usually wear almost every day, so sprucing up this area could be an easy win. 

Honorable Mentions

Throw blanket

Pocket knife

Card holder

Grooming oils

Moccasins