The 40 Best Gifts for Men in 2025 After a Year of Testing

Looking for a travel-tech gift that’s actually useful? These are it. The AirPods Pro 3 now come with Live Translation (in five languages to start), so your guy can chat with hotel staff or Uber drivers on the fly instead of fumbling with Google Translate. Our gear editors have been raving about them—not just for the translation feature, but for the upgraded noise canceling, better fit, and added fitness smarts.

Forget giving him cheesy house slippers—get him these recovery slides he’ll actually use. Our fitness editors love their proprietary cushioning, which absorbs more impact than typical foam. In Men’s Health testing, we found the midsole stays plush over time without collapsing, so this slide won’t feel flat two months in. It’s the perfect gift for active guys who want to give their feet some TLC after tough workouts.

This is the quintessential fall jacket, and it’s seriously back in style. The waxed cotton shell adds weather resistance without looking like hardcore hiking gear, and it layers perfectly over sweaters when temps dip. He can dress it up for off-duty events or down for a rugged weekend hike.

We named this one of the best walking shoes for men—and it’s perfect for marathon season. Whether he’s logging long runs or just hitting his daily step count, the Gel-Nimbus 27 delivers plush, consistent cushioning that keeps every stride smooth. In Men’s Health testing, the midsole held its bounce after months of wear, making it a reliable pick for runners and walkers alike

If his “Dopp kit” is still a Ziploc, upgrade him to Away’s grown-up toiletry bag. It’s made with durable, water-resistant fabric and a smart layout that can hold a week’s worth of grooming essentials without turning into a mess. Four of our editors have used it for years and swear it can handle travel chaos—all while looking sleek enough to breeze through TSA.

The Series 11 brings improved battery life (up to 25 hours), a tougher screen, and new health features like hypertension alerts and advanced sleep tracking. It’s the upgrade worth gifting for the guy who wants smarter tech that fits his life. In his review of Apple Watch Series 11, Men’s Health senior editor Brett Williams called it “a better, smarter watch you can actually live with.”

Looking for a housewarming gift that isn’t a bottle of wine? Give him the Ring Battery Doorbell. It’s practical and smart, with sharp video, motion alerts, two-way talk, and seamless app control. Ring’s camera tech is solid across its lineup, making it easy to monitor visitors, deliveries, or strangers from anywhere.

The Wolf Weighted Vest—which we named one of the best weighted vests—pulls double duty for workouts and rucking sessions. Load it up for walks, hikes, or strength days to add challenge without bulk. It’s rugged, adjustable, and built for guys who like their gifts to work as hard as they do.

We named these one of our best compression boots, and they’re a great gift for serious runners. The Normatec Elite uses air pressure to gently squeeze your legs in waves, helping flush out soreness and speed up recovery after long runs or workouts.

Not every great gift comes in a big box. The Leatherman Micra proves that, packing a full toolkit into something that fits on a keychain. A Men’s Health Outdoor Award winner, it includes spring-action scissors, a knife, screwdrivers, and tweezers. Whether he’s traveling, camping, or just opening packages, it’s compact and built to last.

If he spends time on or near water, these Costa Del Mar sunglasses are a smart gift. Built with durable frames and Costa’s 580 polarized lenses, they cut glare so well that fish pop out under the surface. Locals swear by them for Florida flats, but the same clarity and contrast work just as well on city streets or hiking.

Good golfers rely on feel. Great golfers rely on tech. This rangefinder does both—pairing a crystal-clear touchscreen with pinpoint accuracy and haptic feedback that confirms every target. It’s the kind of tool that can shave strokes off his round, and one of those gifts he won’t stop talking about next time he’s on the course.

If he’s the guy who’s always outdoors but never has a full battery, this is the gift for him. The Nestout Power Bank is waterproof, shockproof, and powerful enough to charge his phone multiple times. It even won a Men’s Health Outdoor Award for its rugged design and reliability. Perfect for camping trips, beach days, or weekend hikes where outlets are nowhere to be found.

Treating soreness comes in many forms but we’re stuck on this massage gun. Not only is it easy to use, but it’s lightweight at less than 2 pounds. While it might not have the top-end power of some of the more expensive devices, we’ve found it’s got plenty to work through just about any knots he’s got.

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We were a little skeptical about the brand’s claim that the Era can put you inside your music, until we gave it a go. Turns out, that’s a fair statement. This incarnation from Sonos delivers genuine 360-degree sound, rich and resonant. You can stream from your preferred services or connect via Wi-Fi and pull from your own collections and playlists. Best, the app is stellar and syncs up cleanly.

A true carryall, this tote bag is weekend-ready and gives you that rugged durability only Yeti seems to offer. With a four-loop hitchpoint grid for keys and other valuables and a waterproof design, it’s a great one for those picnics on the beach or treks to the campsite.

We love these boxer briefs so much we’ve named them the overall best underwear for men. Not only do they stay in place, they flow with your movements and breathe like a charm. The fly-less pouch supports and there are targeted cool zones, ideal for a busy day at work or a workout. And that waistband looks sharp and will never roll.

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Cutting edge while paying homage to the iconic Seiko models of old, this Sport 5 finds that happy medium between classic and contemporary. The charcoal dial with blue and red accents looks amazing and the bold SKX hands are a tasteful touch. There’s a magnified date calendar and the clasp releases via a trifold push button. It’s a great everyday watch that punches well above its price tag.

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When it comes to manscaping, the Philips Norelco OneBlade has been a regular in the rotation of many Men’s Health editors. It’s extremely gentle on skin (in all areas), trims and shaves effectively, and can be used wet or dry. It’s a one-tool manscaping weapon.

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These electric hand warmers hold about 16 hours of steady warmth. What’s cool is they stick together via a magnet for easy storage. Don’t sleep on these being necessary still for another month (at least).