Christmas Gifts for Boyfriend: Gifts He Uses Every Day

Pick by situation

Under $25: stocking gifts and new relationship picks

Cushioned socks, a Formula One build for a quiet evening, slippers, a key ring knife and a moisturizer.^[1]

LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car

around $15 on Amazon^[1]

• 275 pieces
• Driver minifigure
• Display model

A small LEGO Speed Champions build of Ferrari's Formula One car, with a driver minifigure. Big LEGO sets take a weekend and cost a lot; this one is an evening build for a racing fan and then a model on his desk. The Speed Champions line also covers Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes, so you can match his team. It is a cheap gift that shows you listen on race weekends.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends who never miss a Formula One race.

Skip if

He supports a different team; check which car he cheers for.

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Nike Everyday Cushioned Training Crew Socks

around $21 on Amazon^[1]

• Six pairs
• Cushioned sole
• Crew height

A multipack of Nike's everyday cushioned crew socks, the white or black gym socks half the country wears. Most men wear the same socks until they have holes; a fresh pack of good ones feels like an upgrade. The cushioned sole works for the gym, a run or a long day on his feet. It is the stocking gift that gets worn the morning after Christmas.^[2]

Good for

Boyfriends who go to the gym or play pickup ball.

Skip if

He only wears dress socks or wool hiking socks.

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VeraCosy Men's Two-Tone Cozy House Slippers

around $24 on Amazon^[1]

• Memory foam
• Machine washable
• Rubber sole

Men's slip-on house slippers with a memory foam footbed, a plush fleece lining and a two-tone knit upper. Most guys pad around in socks on a cold floor; a real pair of slippers changes the winter apartment. The rubber sole handles a run to the mailbox, and the whole slipper goes in the washing machine. They are the cozy gift he will not admit he wanted.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends with cold floors and no slippers.

Skip if

He wants leather moccasins or real sheepskin.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knife

around $24 on Amazon^[1]

• Seven functions
• Key ring
• Swiss made

The small Swiss Army knife that rides on a key ring: a blade, scissors, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, tweezers and a toothpick. Big multitools stay in a drawer; this one lives on his keys and gets used daily for boxes, tags and loose threads. Victorinox has made Swiss Army knives for more than a century. It is the grown-up stocking classic that costs less than lunch out.^[3]

Good for

Boyfriends who open packages and fix small things.

Skip if

He flies carry-on only; a blade on the keys gets taken at security.

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Kiehl's Facial Fuel Men's Energizing Moisturizer

around $25 on Amazon^[1]

• Caffeine and vitamin C
• Non-greasy
• Paraben free

Kiehl's light daily moisturizer made for men's skin, with caffeine, vitamin C and chestnut extract. Many men use whatever is in the shower or nothing at all; this one sinks in fast and does not feel greasy, and the maker says it works as an aftershave too. It is the first step into skincare for someone who has never had a routine. It feels like a grown-up upgrade from drugstore lotion.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends with dry skin after shaving in winter.

Skip if

He has a skincare routine already, or very sensitive skin.

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$25 to $50: small upgrades he will not buy himself

A car care kit and a fleece he will use every weekend.^[1]

Columbia Men's Steens Mountain Full Zip 2.0 Fleece

around $39 on Amazon^[1]

• Full zip
• Two zip pockets
• Lightweight fleece

Columbia's classic full zip fleece jacket, one of the best selling men's layers on Amazon. A hoodie gets heavy under a coat; a fleece layers under a jacket or works on its own on a cool day. It washes easily and stays soft. It is the layer he grabs for every hike and bonfire.^[4]

Good for

Boyfriends who hike, camp or tailgate.

Skip if

He already owns three fleeces; the hoodie is the better buy.

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Chemical Guys 7-Piece Car Cleaning Kit

around $40 on Amazon^[1]

• Seven pieces
• Wash mitt included
• Interior cleaner

A starter car care kit from Chemical Guys with car wash soap, wheel cleaner, an interior cleaner and a plush wash mitt. Dish soap strips wax and a gas station car wash leaves swirls; this is the kit for washing it right at home. He gets a Sunday morning project and a car that looks new for a week. It is the gift for the boyfriend who loves his car.^[5]

Good for

Boyfriends who wash the car on their day off.

Skip if

He lives in an apartment with no place to wash a car.

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$50 to $100: the everyday things, done better

The hoodie, a cologne and a charger for his always dying phone.^[1]

Carhartt K121 Midweight Hoodie

around $55 on Amazon^[1]

• Heavyweight cotton blend
• Water-repellent finish
• Kangaroo pocket

Carhartt's loose fit midweight hooded sweatshirt, sold for decades with the logo tag on the pocket. Fashion hoodies thin out after a season; this one is heavy enough to wear as a jacket in fall and has a water-repellent finish. It has a roomy fit, a kangaroo pocket and a hidden security pocket for his phone. It is the hoodie you will end up borrowing.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends who live in one hoodie all winter.

Skip if

He likes a slim fit; this one runs roomy on purpose.

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Versace Eros Eau de Toilette

around $65 on Amazon^[1]

• Eau de toilette
• Made in Italy
• Spray bottle

Versace's best known men's fragrance, with mint, green apple and vanilla over woods. Body spray from the drugstore smells strong for an hour; a real eau de toilette lasts through dinner. It is a sweet, bold scent made for evenings out rather than the office. It is the classic gift for a first Christmas together.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends who dress up for date night.

Skip if

He prefers light, fresh scents for every day; Eros is sweet and strong.

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Anker MagGo Power Bank

around $75 on Amazon^[1]

• Qi2 magnetic charging
• USB-C port
• Slim metal frame

A slim magnetic power bank from Anker that snaps onto the back of a MagSafe iPhone and charges it wirelessly. Cables tangle in a pocket and phones die by dinner; this one clicks on and charges as he walks. A USB-C port charges earbuds or a second phone too. It is the gift for the boyfriend whose phone is always at one percent.^[6]

Good for

iPhone users whose battery dies before dinner.

Skip if

He uses an Android phone; it is designed for iPhone.

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$100 and up: the big gift for a serious relationship

A speaker, a slim wallet, sunglasses he will keep for years, a field watch and a massage gun.^[1]

JBL Flip 6 Portable Speaker

around $115 on Amazon^[1]

• IP67 waterproof
• Up to 12 hours playtime
• PartyBoost pairing

JBL's cylinder shaped Bluetooth speaker, waterproof and dustproof, with loud sound for its size. A phone speaker cannot fill a room; the Flip carries a party from the kitchen to the beach. It stands up or lies down and survives drops, rain and pool splashes. It is the gift for the boyfriend who always has music on.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends who always have a playlist going.

Skip if

He already owns a good speaker; headphones are the better upgrade.

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The Ridge Wallet, Carbon Fiber

around $150 on Amazon^[1]

• Holds up to 12 cards
• RFID blocking
• Cash strap

The card wallet that made minimalist wallets popular, here in the carbon fiber version: two rigid plates held by elastic, with a cash strap on the outside. A fat leather bifold ruins a back pocket; the Ridge holds his cards in a front pocket. It blocks RFID scans, and a notch lets him push cards out. It is the wallet upgrade he will not go back from.^[7]

Good for

Boyfriends who carry cards, not cash.

Skip if

He keeps receipts and a lot of cash; it has no bill fold.

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Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses

around $191 on Amazon^[1]

• Made in Italy
• G-15 green lenses
• Case and cloth

The Original Wayfarer from Ray-Ban, the square frame that has looked right on most faces for decades, with green crystal lenses. Gas station sunglasses break in a season; these are the pair he keeps for years. They are made in Italy and come with a case and cleaning cloth. It is the gift that still looks good in old photos.^[1]

Good for

Boyfriends who lose cheap sunglasses every summer.

Skip if

He has a narrow face; the listing says this size can look too wide.

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Citizen Eco-Drive Garrison Field Watch

around $205 on Amazon^[1]

• Light powered Eco-Drive
• Day and date
• 100M water resistant

A simple field watch from Citizen with an Eco-Drive movement that charges from any light. Smartwatches need a charger every night; this one never needs a battery change. It has a clear dial, a day and date window and a steel case that handles a swim. It is the first real watch for a boyfriend who has only worn a phone.^[8]

Good for

Boyfriends who want a watch that just works.

Skip if

He tracks workouts and sleep; a smartwatch fits him better.

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TheraGun Mini Massage Gun

around $220 on Amazon^[1]

• Three attachments
• Three speeds
• Travel lock

The pocket size massage gun from Therabody, the company that made percussive massage mainstream. Foam rollers are awkward and full size guns stay home; the Mini fits in a gym bag, and a travel lock stops it turning on in transit. It works on calves, shoulders and the back after a long run or leg day. It is the recovery gift for a boyfriend who trains hard.^[9]

Good for

Boyfriends who lift, run or play a sport.

Skip if

He never works out; it will live in a drawer.

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How we picked

A good Christmas gift for a boyfriend is something he will use every week, from a brand he already trusts. Most men do not ask for much, and the gifts that land are the ones that upgrade a thing he uses daily: the hoodie, the wallet, the speaker, the car. So the picks here skip joke gifts and lean on long-running names like Carhartt, Columbia, JBL, Ray-Ban and Citizen, with a few cheap stocking ideas for a new relationship or a tight budget.

The 15 picks below span 4 budgets, from about $15 to $220, and each one links to Amazon so you can check today's price and delivery ^[1]. If you are unsure of a size, a gift receipt beats a guess.

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