Best gifts for him for 2024 (Holiday gift guide for guys)
It’s time for the best gifts for him for 2024 coming at you. If you’re shopping for a guy friend, brother, dad, uncle or husband, I’ve got plenty of ideas for you today.
Today, we’re talking about gifts for him. I feel like I do a pretty good job of gift giving for Dave, and so I’m sharing some of the things I’ve bought him in the past, as well as things I know he would like to receive. I really enjoy putting together these gift guides for you every year, and I hope you find them beneficial. I find that I continue to recommend the same rotation of items, and that’s because when it comes to gifting for a guy — you should get them something that will last, will look good, will be functional and will stand the test of time. No need for trendy purchases, just stick to the classics. That’s what we’re doing here …
(In case you missed it, I already shared a gift guide for her.)
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Best gifts for him for 2024 (Holiday gift guide for guys)
Let’s get to the best gifts for him for 2024 …
Clothing and Shoes
Nike Air Max sneaker
Dave has so many, many shoes (more than me, actually), and he has and loves these Nike Air Max sneakers, and he wears them a lot. While they can certainly be worn for exercise, I feel like they’re stylish enough to just be athleisure shoes for daily stuff. They’ve got that classic athletic look, and they come in a lot of colors too. A truly solid gift for him, right here. Shop the Nike Air Max sneaker here.
Vuori performance wear
Dave and I have both really loved everything we’ve bought from Vuori Clothing over the last two years. Everything fits great, the price is right, and most styles come in multiple solid colors too. These staple pieces could be worn over and over again and any combination of them would make a nice gift for a guy in your life.
Strato tech polo — perfect for a casual workday or weekend wear
Meta shorts — the wear-everyday-summer shorts a guy needs in his closet
Strato tech tee — a basic top to go with everything
Meta pant — perfect for golf, work or fun
Lululemon ABC joggers
I’ve recommended these joggers as a gift for him for like four years straight now. They’re that good. I’ve bought Dave multiple pairs, I’ve bought my brother a pair, and I’ve had several girlfriends buy these joggers for their guys too — rave reviews from all giftees. These joggers are comfy (or so I’m told), they look great, and they last and last. The perfect casual men’s pant right here. Shop the Lululemon ABC joggers here.
Mizzen + Main button-up shirts
This one is totally a Dave find. Back in California, Dave was introduced to this brand of shirt, and now it’s the only dress shirt he will buy. Not only can you get amazing non-iron dress shirts in stylish patterns, but this brand also has more casual button-up shirts. This brand is not cheap, but it’s quality. The classic Leeward is the best dress shirt. Shop the Mizzen + Main button-up shirts here.
Home
Corkcicle insulated wood-looking cups
My mom bought Dave one of these walnut wood-looking stainless steel Corkcicle water cups to keep at his office, and he loves it. These are manly, super high-quality, and I always support gifting nice water cups to people, because it encourages hydration. There’s a ton of Corkcicle styles to choose from. This travel canteen with a closed top or this big tumbler are awesome. Corkcicle products keep beverages cold and hot for a long time too — we already have a couple and use them frequently.
Corkcicle insulated travel mug
Corkcicle insulated travel canteen
SNOOZ smart white noise machine
I know we usually associate noise/sound machines with babies, but adults need white noise too. I’ll tell you first hand that neither Dave nor I can sleep without white noise. We have a sound machine in our room, and we use it every single night. This particular brand is highly rated, it’s small and portable and apparently has a real tiny fan inside to mimic a real fan sound. Also, it connects to an app on your phone, so you can customize what you need. This would make a great gift for a dad who needs a little help with his sleep. Also, you can travel with this one. Shop the SNOOZ smart white noise machine here.
Williams Sonoma sphere ice molds
Dave already has a set of these sphere ice molds, and for some reason, special ice makes him happy. I never even use ice in my drink, but I guess the gist behind these fancy ice cubes is that they melt much slower than regular ice, so you don’t dilute your drink. These ones make a perfect circle/sphere, and they are super cool. And I think this is a fun gift for a dad who likes a cold beverage. Shop the Williams Sonoma sphere ice molds here.
Sonos Roam portable speaker
You can get portable speakers from a number of brands, but the cool thing about purchasing a Sonos product is you can download the app and link your speakers throughout your house with it — which is an awesome thing to do. Dave is very into music and having background music playing, so he has outfitted our home with several connected Sonos speakers, and I benefit from the convenience of them too. My favorite speaker we have is the Sonos Roam, because we move it around the house, if we’re ever siting in one of the rooms without a bigger Sonos speaker. For a small speaker, it has really great sound quality too. It’s an excellent gift. Shop the Sonos Roam portable speaker here.
Crate and Barrel chunky cocktail glasses
I’ve put these Double Old Fashioned glasses on a gift guide before, because my mom got them for Dave seven years ago, and these are still his favorite cocktail glasses. And he always uses these when we have guests too. This is the heaviest, chunkiest cocktail glass, and it just feels so good in your hand. These would make a solid gift. Shop the Crate and Barrel chunky cocktail glasses here.
Solo Stove bonfire pit
Such a good gift! This is something Dave suggested I put on a past gift guide, and this is also something that we have personal experience with. My brother has one of these, and we made s’mores on it when we went to visit him in Atlanta a couple years ago. It’s really cool, and it’s sleek. This stove makes a great fire and requires no gas or propane. It’s not cheap, but it’s a gift the whole family can enjoy. Shop the Solo Stove bonfire fire pit here.
Gear
Herschel Supply Co. daypack backpack
I bought Dave this work backpack a couple of years ago, and then I got it for my brother too. It’s spacious, sleek and professional, while also just being a good backpack. Dave uses this bag every single day, and I think it’s a perfect gift for a guy. Shop the Herschel Supply Co. daypack backpack here.
Apple Airpods Pro
I’ve already mentioned Dave likes music, and he also likes quality sound. While I’ve been using a faux Airpod variation for a while, Dave needed an upgrade (he was using the same faux ones as me, and it wasn’t cutting it for him). I got him some second generation Apple Airpods Pro for his birthday, and they’re so good. He loves them. He probably wouldn’t have bought them for himself, but he really wanted them, so that makes them a great gift. I think any guy would enjoy having some quality headphones like these. Shop the Apple Airpods Pro here.
Portable YETI cooler
A YETI cooler is sort’ve like a status cooler, you know? They’re pricey, they’re really well made, and they look so good. I’ve had a YETI cooler on the running list of things I want to get Dave one day. And there are two versions that I think would make an excellent gift. Both the hard-side roadie version and the soft-side backpack version. YETI is known to make products that keep your food/drinks super cold. We have a few YETI cups, and they’re the best of the best when it comes to insulation.
Accessories
Stance cotton socks
There is only one brand of socks that Dave likes to wear, and Stance is it. They’re the best quality, they’re comfortable, and they have really awesome styles too. If you’re looking for an easy and cost effective gift, these work great. I love the 3-pack of designed crew dress socks the most, but there are plenty of styles, like these throwback striped crew socks and these performance tab socks.
Stainless steel Apple watch strap
If you know a dad who wears an Apple watch, my guess is that he still has the standard rubbery watch strap that he first started with when he first got his Apple watch, right? The beauty of having an Apple watch is that you can get all sorts of straps. And you can even get straps that look a bit more fancy. I think any guy would love one of these stainless steel Apple watch straps that looks like a regular watch. This one is affordable, and this one is a bit more pricey.
Bullstrap stainless steel Apple watch strap
Suplink stainless steel Apple watch strap
Fitness
Les Mills Smartbar with weights
I think everyone should be lifting weights in some way, and if you have a guy in your life that you know loves to lift weights at home, this Les Mills Smartbar is an incredible choice. I have two Smartbars, and they’re so functional and durable and unlike anything else on the market. Shop the Les Mills Smartbar with weights here and use my code ASHLEY10 for a discount.
Additional best gifts for him for 2024 ideas …
- Airpod case. Raise your hand if you’ve lost your Airpods? I’ve lost two before, and so I would be a good recipient of this cool case. This is a sturdy and safe way to store Airpods. I bought Dave this for his birthday last year — paired with the Apple Airpods Pro, and he likes it a lot and it’s kept his Airpods safe for quite some time.
- Concert tickets. Dave and I often like to buy each other experiences and events as presents — because memories last forever. Just head over to Live Nation to find some upcoming concerts near you and see if there’s anything worth seeing.
- Self-care. Guys need massages too. Get a guy in your life a massage gift certificate, and they may be very excited about it.
- Underwear. Need a stocking stuffer? I’ve been told these are some of the finest of undies for guys.
And that completes the best gifts for him for 2024. Hope you found it helpful in shopping for a great guy in your life. Have a wonderful week, friend.
Other posts you may like
Here are a few gift guides from the archives to spark some additional ideas …
- Best gifts for guys for 2023 (Holiday gift guide for him)
- The best gifts for men for 2022 (gifts for him)
- The best Father’s Day gifts for 2023
- The best Father’s Day gifts for 2021
Questions of the day
What’s the best gift you’ve ever bought for a guy in your life?
What’s on your personal wish list this year?