29 best gift ideas for men who are hard to shop for: Father's Day, birthdays and more
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Whether you're shopping for your partner of 20 years, a colleague, your best friend, or a newly-acquired love interest, we all have men in our lives who, no matter how much you beg for a hint, "don't need anything" for their birthdays, Father's Day, anniversaries, or any other gift-giving occasion.
And while that's well and good (and unhelpful), no one wants to be caught empty-handed on those special days. Therefore, for the struggling gift-givers out there, we've rounded up 29 fantastic gift ideas for picky men.
Starting at just $6, scroll below to shop the best unique, heartfelt, funny and memorable gifts for men in 2022.
Best gifts for men under $50
lululemon Fast and Free Running Armband
An ideal gift for runners or wannabe runners, this touchscreen-friendly armband keeps your phone safe and snug on your arm and is available in four colours: Black, mineral blue, silver blue and orange.
Bourbon & Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee Tasting Set
A great gift idea for curious coffee lovers, this set comes with four coffee flavours: Kentucky Bourbon (Colombian), American Single Malt Whiskey (Sumatra), Rye Whiskey (Ethiopian) and Rum (Rwanda) barrel aged coffee.
Exploding Kittens
This best-selling card game has earned more than 12,000 reviews from Amazon shoppers and an average rating of 4.7 stars. According to one reviewer, the game is "hilarious" and "family-friendly."
Custom Face Socks
From the gym to the office, keep him company everywhere he goes with these hilarious custom face mash socks.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Movie Script Signature Reprint
A must-have for movie buffs: These signed script reprints are available in hundreds of movies and TV shows, including Disney classics, Marvel movies and iconic TV shows like "Friends" and "Seinfeld." Click here to shop the entire collection.
MasterClass
Whether they're into cooking, music, business, tech or art, MasterClass covers every topic under the sun. Individual courses are taught by some of the most famous faces on the planet, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, Chris Hadfield and many more.
Starting from $20 at MasterClass
1970 Vintage Exhibition Poster
The unique art piece comes printed on 300g premium luster paper using a giclée printing method. It's available in a wide range of sizes and can be framed for convenience.
Jack Black Supreme Shave Set
This set from men's care brand Jack Black comes with everything you need for the perfect shave, including face cleanser, beard lube conditioning shave and face moisturizer with SPF 20.
Canadian Postage Stamp Art
All prints from this top-rated shop are highly detailed reproductions of genuine collectible stamps. To shop its entire collection, including stamp art from France and Denmark, click here.
Best gifts for men under $100
lululemon Airing Easy Camp Collar Shirt
This stylish button-up is conveniently made from quick-drying, sweat-wicking fabric and comes in four colours and prints. According to one lululemon reviewer, the shirt is "very airy and comfortable."
Spikeball Game Set
This best-selling game set provides everything you need (minus the players!) to play Spikeball this summer. "This game is incredible," raves one Amazon shopper.
Buffy Nook Pillow
You can take this XXL fuzzy neck pillow from the couch to the car and beyond. Plus, each nook pillow recycles approximately 25 plastic bottles so that you can feel good about your purchase.
TUSHY Classic 3.0
A one-of-a-kind gift, to say the least, the Hello Tushy is the self-proclaimed "most thoughtful bidet in the world." It requires no electricity or plumbing to set up and has more than 7,500 five-star reviews.
Magnetic Acacia Knife Block
This gorgeous acacia wood knife block features industrial-strength magnets to keep your knives secure and on display. The design from Marcellin holds up to seven knives on each side and doubles as a bookend.
Best gifts for men under $200
lululemon ABC Jogger Warpstreme
According to lululemon, these top-rated pants "feel like moving from a cramped studio apartment to a house with a yard." The reviewer-loved style is available 13 colours and sizes XS to XXL.
Pickleball Set
This fan-favourite Pickleball set includes two Pickleball racquets, four outdoor and indoor balls and one carry bag. Amazon shoppers call the $100 set a "great starter kit" and say it's "excellent" for players of "all ages and abilities."
Manscaped Electric Groin Hair Trimmer
With a whopping 58,000 ratings behind it, Amazon shoppers call the Manscaped electric hair trimmer the "best decision ever" for the "boys downstairs" and say it won't irritate your skin.
Thermapen ONE
This top-rated meat thermometer has a range of -49.9 to 299.9°C and won The Best Digital Instant-Read Thermometers of 2021 award from Cook's Illustrated.
Always Pan
Give the gift everyone wants to get their hands on: The Always Pan. This innovative pan replaces eight traditional pieces of cookware, including a frying pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet and saucepan.
LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
This self-cleaning water bottle uses PureVis technology to eliminate up to 99 per cent of bio-contaminants such as E. coli from your water and bottle.
Wooden Bike and Boar Rack
This handmade bike rack comes with two surfaces that allow you to place books, flowers, a helmet, or whatever else suits your fancy. "Perfect bike rack!" raves one Etsy shopper. "Very strong and solid."
Sustainable Coffee Subscription
Perfect for coffee lovers and those wanting to expand their palate, this sustainable coffee company delivers freshly roasted and curated single-origin beans from around the world in 100 per cent compostable packaging. For Father's Day, customers can get six months of coffee for $99 with the code FATHERSDAY at checkout.
Courant Catch:2 Multi-device Wireless Charger
This sleek wireless charger can power up to two devices at once and is available in six colours, including black, pink and white.
UGG Ascot Leather Slipper (Shop in Canada)
UGG Ascot Leather Slipper (Shop in the U.S.)
With more than 3,700 reviews backing them, Nordstrom shoppers say these men's leather slippers are "the most comfortable indoor /outdoor shoes I have ever experienced."
Best luxury gifts for men
lululemon Fast and Free Windbreaker
Level up your run with the sleek windbreaker. The style features a 360-degree ventilation system that pumps air across your body as you speed down the track or trail.
Deckstool 18" Recycled Skateboard Stool
This custom-built stool is made from broken skateboards and can be customized to match your colour preferences. Etsy shoppers say the stool is "beyond what [they] could have imagined" and note the art-furniture pieces are "sturdy and well built." To check out more from the SkateOrDesign shop, click here.
Traeger Pro 575 Grill
Get wood-fired flavour with this luxe Traeger Pro 575 Grill. The grill is enabled with innovative WiFIRE technology so that you can monitor and control your grill from anywhere using its accompanying app.
Hockey Stick Chair
Name a better gift for a hockey + outdoors fan, we'll wait. The chair is made from hockey stick shaft pieces and comes from a small business in Canada. To check out what else is up for grabs from the TheHockeyStickMan store, click here.
Theragun Elite
This powerful deep muscle treatment works to melt away tension and release soreness in your body, making it an integral part of anyone's wellness routine.
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