Each time the holidays roll around, I find that I have the most difficult time shopping for the men on my list. I always have to do extra digging and research to get practical things they can actually use.

To get ahead of the game this year, I asked my Instagram followers and the men that I know for gifts ideas. I have compiled a list below and I hope you find it useful.

I’ve included a few items that fit the people on my list to give you ideas. Please note to tailor these to the taste of the person you’re shopping for since people’s wants and needs vary.

Accessories:

Based on the responses I got from my Instagram followers and friends. This is the category that most people shop. My go-to items when shopping for accessories for men are wallets, watches, ties, sunglasses, gloves, belts, jewelry, pocket squares, and hats.

Under $100: Tumi Leather Card Case, Polo Ralph Lauren Wool Scarf, Express Touchscreen Compatible Gloves

Over $100: Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer, ADANƎ Legacy Zion Watch, Ferragamo Textured Belt

Tech Accessories:

Almost every major retailer has pages of tech accessories you can shop for. A few things I have been considering in this category are headphones, a power bank, speakers, car phone holders, smart trackers for the forgetful man that has a hard time locating his wallet or keys, phone cases, drones, and printers.

Under $100: Nutelle Smart Tracker, Bose Portable Speaker, Anker Portable Charger

Over $100: Airpods Pro, Canon Ivy CLIQ+ Instant Camera Printer, Holy Stone HS700D FPV Drone

Travel Essentials:

Whether he is traveling for work or checking off places from his bucket list, he will find the below items extremely valuable. A few things to consider for the man on the go are a travel pillow, luggage (take it a step further and personalize it by monogramming his initials), satchels, backpacks, travel-sized grooming and skincare products. You can also look into getting him a TSA, Nexus or Clear pass that speed through airport security.

Under $100: Cabeau Travel Pillow, Travel Smart Adapter, Herschel Duffel Bag

Over $100: Away Luggage Set, GoPro Hero8, REI Co-op Passage 2 Tent

Grooming and Fragrance:

What’s better than a fine man with a beard? A fine man with a beard that is properly groomed. Well even if he doesn’t have a beard, there are many things you can consider buying in this category. A few things you can get are cologne, skin care products, hair care products or a shaving kit.

Under $100: Le Labo Fragrance Discovery Set, Jack Black Deluxe Skin Care Set, Philips Electric Trimmer, and Shaver

Over $100: Dior Sauvage Parfum, Maison Lambert Ultimate Shaving Kit, Laser Hair Regrowth Device

Shoes:

Shoes can be tricky unless you know the size and style of the person you are shopping for. Your options are endless between boots, dress shoes, sneakers, sandals, casual, and athletic shoes. Also, here are a few places you can get exclusive sneakers for the sneakerhead in your life- Stadium Goods, Stockx, Kickz, Nordstrom’s Sneaker Release Calendar.

Under $100: Converse Chuck Taylor’s, Adidas Slide Sandals, Steve Madden Highline Chelsea Boot

Over $100: Nike Air VaporMax, Too Boot New York Brandon Cap Toe Oxford, Saint Laurent Wyatt Chelsea Boot

Experiences:

As much as it’s nice to have a physical gift that you can wrap and make look pretty, experiences are the best gifts to receive. Plus, you can always get creative by using huge boxes to place your experience gifts in. A few examples are tickets to sports games, planning a weekend trip somewhere, concert tickets, or annual memberships.

Fitness:

For the fitness fanatic, in this category, you can shop for work-out gear, equipment, nutrition guides, fit-bit, and wireless headphones.

Under $100: Amphipod Armband, Tribe Resistance Bands Set, Meal Prep Containers

Over $100: Fitbit Versa 2, Asics Gel-Kayano 26, Bose SoundSport wireless headphones

Home:

From kitchen supplies to the living room, the home category is one that everyone can enjoy. Look into things such as a wine opener, grill set, coffee maker, vacuum, security camera, bath essentials, furniture, bedding, Heater, AC, a lamp, steamer, comforters or books.

Under $100: Miroco Humidifier, Oster Electric Wine Opener, Cuisinart BBQ Grill Tool Set

Over $100: Eufy Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Nest Cam Indoor, Target Indoor Heater

Clothes:

Similar to shoes you have to consider his lifestyle when shopping in this category. Is he a business professional, a fitness fanatic, a weekend warrior, a fashion guru or maybe all those things. You can get him a full suit or separates, jeans, loungewear, shirts, underwear, activewear, coats, and jackets, shorts, etc.

Under $100: Express Turtle Neck Sweater, Adidas Tiro Soccer Training Pants, Zara Padded Bomber Jacket

Over $100: Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket, ASOS Overcoat With Biker Detailing, Kenzo Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt

Happy Shopping!