Get your list checked off and avoid the Christmas rush (Picture: Credited below)
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Buying for men can be difficult, especially since a lot of gifts targeted at males are either jokey or so overly masculine as to be boring.
If you want to impress this Christmas, avoid the toilet humour books, useless novelties, and products emblazoned with moustaches and pints glasses that are everywhere at this time of year for some reason.
Instead, go for items they’ll actually use, whether that’s a kitchen gadget or a versatile accessory they can throw on with everything.
Our gift guide has a range of present ideas for every type of man, with not a cliché in sight (except slippers, but they’re a go-to for a reason).
Given many people are cutting back on spending this year, we’ve made sure to factor in a range of price points.
After all, a thoughtful, beautiful gift is priceless for the recipient – and their beaming smile will be a precious memory for you too.
Chipolo Black Card Spot
For the guy who’s always losing his things (Picture: Oliver Bonas)
This super slimline (and discreet) wallet finder connects to your Apply My Find My Network so you can easily relocate it when necessary.
Oral-B Pro 3500 Cross Action Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case
It also has a two-minute timer to optimise brushing (Picture: Look Fantastic)
A high-tech toothbrush is a good buy for those who want things they can actually use.
This model has three cleaning modes, offers up to two weeks’ use from a single charge, and features a 360 ̊ gum pressure control that visibly alerts you if you brush too hard.
Buy for £45 (was £90) at Look Fantastic.
Suede Slippers with Freshfeet
A classic style to suit everyone (Picture: M&S)
Slippers may be a time-worn stocking filler, but for good reason. These stylish moccasins feature Freshfeet technology to keep them looking (and smelling) new for longer, along with Thermowarmth technology so your toes stay toasty.
Personalised Metallic Sound Wave Song Print
Which song will you choose? (Picture: NOTHS)
Get their favourite song immortalised in a minimalist print they can display in the home.
You can also add up to three lines of additional text for a sentimental message.
Buy for £28 at Not On The High Street.
Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Maker
It’s available in charcoal, copper, and white (Picture: John Lewis)
These handy devices make smooth and frothy hot drinks at the push of a button, and comes with 10 Hotel Chocolat sachets to get started with.
Just add milk and your choice of chocolate (grated or powdered work just as well as the sachets) and it’ll be ready in under three minutes.
Grow it – Bonsai Tree
They don’t need a garden to get green-fingered (Picture: Prezzybox)
You can’t go wrong with a growing kit as a stocking filler. This provides everything you need to grow a bonsai tree, including a booklet of tips to help your plants thrive.
The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer
The Satsuma Complex is the comedian’s first novel (Picture: Amazon)
Bob Mortimer’s autobiography was a popular wishlist choice over Christmas, and we imagine his novel will be just as coveted.
The story follows legal assistant Gary, who lives an unremarkable life… but not for long.
Buy for £8.49 (was £16.99) at Amazon.
Ted Baker Complete Travel Wash Bag Gift Set
Body washes, sprays, cleansers, and deodorant are all in here (Picture: Boots)
With eight full-sized products (including a washbag) there’s a great selection here for the grooming-obsessed guy.
Scents include Graphite Black, Vintage Amber, and Dark Mahogany.
Gingko Smart Diffuser Lamp
The top is made from real wood for a natural feel (Picture: IWOOT)
If your gift recipient needs a hit of wellness in their life, go for this multifunctional lamp. As well as providing warm, soothing light, you can add your favourite essential oils to the integrated copper plate and it’ll scent your room beautifully.
Buy for £37.99 (was £48.99) at I Want One Of Those.
Barbour Tartan Scarf and Glove Set
Timeless outerwear to stand the test of time (Picture: Asos)
For protection against the wintry weather without compromising on style, this scarf and gloves in wool mix from Barbour is a winner – and it comes in a branded gift box.
Personalised Embroidered Leather Wash Bag
Ideal for the man who’s always on the go (Picture: Etsy)
These are actually made in vegan leather, but look as buttery soft as the real thing. Choose from black or brown, and add their initials to be embroidered on the side.
Wahl Peaky Blinders Multigrooming Beard Trimmer Set
As well as the trimmer heads, you’ll get a soothing moisturiser and a selection of accessories (Picture: Argos)
Giftees with facial hair will love this set, which is part of a collaboration with the hit period drama Peaky Blinders.
It offers seven functions in one; beard trimming, close trimming, detail trimming, edging, long beard, short beard, stubble maintenance, ear and nose hair removal.
Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch
Measure everything from sleep to heart health (Picture: Amazon)
Get the fitness fanatic in your life a tool to measure their success. This Fitbit senses everything from stress indicators to heart rhythm to body temperature, for health and performance management.
It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa and comes with six months membership to Fitbit Premium.
Buy for £169.90 (was £179) at Amazon.
Green Tie Dye Oodie
Oodies are the cosy, cuddly loungewear choice for folks looking to keep bills down this winter (Picture: Oodie)
Mark our words, the Oodie will be this Christmas’s hottest present, with the giant, fleece-lined hoodies regularly selling out amid the cost of living crisis.
Biscuits for Cheese Selection Tin
Level up their festive feasting (Picture: Fortnum and Mason)
Christmas is peak season for cheese and biscuits, and this makes a wonderful gift for any fromage fan. It comprises a range of crackers in flavours like charcoal and cumin (as well as classics) in a stunning tin to keep forever.
Buy for £19.95 at Fortnum and Mason.
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