48 Best Gifts for Dads in 2025, According to GQ Editors
GQ RecommendsHandsome goods and gear that will suit even the most discerning father figures.By Ian Burke, Tyler Chin , Lori Keong, and William GoodmanJanuary 13, 2025Collage by Brittany LogginsSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Why does it feel like fathers (and father figures) are always the hardest to shop for? More often than not, finding the best gifts for dads of all stripes involves putting your thinking cap on to mentally trawl through all of the very practical things they already own, along with the stuff that they’d just never use. Having a bit of a cheat code to help with that process certainly helps, and we’re here to serve.While the internet has plenty of ideas on what to get your old man, a lot of those gift guides feel kinda…sad, if we're being honest. Novelty ties and patterned socks used to reign supreme, but it’s time to think beyond the low-hanging fruit and level up your gifting this year. To that end, we’ve put together a pretty comprehensive list of best gifts for dads across a handful of categories, including style, fitness, home, grooming, food and drinks, and even tech, that all speak to his varied interests. Hopefully this makes shopping less of a hand-wringer, especially if he’s the type that “doesn’t want anything this year.” (He’s lying.)Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter.The Best Gifts for Dad, According to GQThe Best Gift Under $50: Freaks of Nature Deeper Dive Moisturizer, $48The Best Gift Under $100: Polo 67 Eau de Toilette, $92The Best Gift Under $150: Lululemon ABC Classic 5-Pocket Pant, $128The Best Gift for the Dad Who Wishes He Were a Somm: YETI Wine Chiller, $70The Best Gift for the Dad Who's a Little Creaky: Theragun Elite, $399The Best Gift for Dad Who's Also a Denimhead: Levi's Vintage Clothing 1966 501 Jeans, $295The Best Gift for the Dad Who's Never Not Caffeinated: Trade Coffee Subscription, $60Looking for Something Specific?AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronFitnessGroomingHomeKitchenStyleTechSurefire HitsBowFlexSelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell$199 $149 AmazonIs dad trying to get jacked, stacked, and dense? If so, this award-winning loadable kettlebell is a great addition to a home gym. Callouses not included.SonyHT-5400 Speaker and Subwoofer$300 $218 AmazonThere are few things music lovers take to faster than a high-fidelity audio setup. Luckily, this speaker and subwoofer combination from Sony does just that, while being budget-friendly in the process. NFL Sundays will sound a lot better now, thanks to you.GarminVivoactive 5 Smartwatch$300 $200 AmazonHis doctor (and pretty much everyone in his life) has been telling him to get more active, and a trusty smartwatch from one of the brands that does them best will make sure each and every step towards a healthier lifestyle counts.AppleAirPods Pro$249 $160 AmazonHe's not tuning you out on purpose, but with a pair of AirPods, he might actually be now.New Balance990V6 Sneakers$165 Todd SnyderEncourage him to pair these trendy sneaks from New Balance x Todd Snyder with some darker denim and his coolest vintage crewneck sweatshirt.TheragunMini Massage Gun$199 $149 AmazonEvery dad could use Theragun's mini massage gun, whether they're aiming for a PR or just need to wind down after a tough day full of meetings. This one provides plenty of percussive relief while also being small enough to toss in an overnight bag.Freaks of NatureDeeper Dive Moisturizer$48 Freaks of NatureFounded by Kelly Slater, Freaks of Nature packs all kinds of smart and eco-friendly elements in its moisturizer that helps skin stay hydrated. Plus, it feels great on the skin and packs up nicely for travel so there's no excuse for dad to miss out on taking care of his skin.BraunAll-in-One Style Beard Trimmer$130 $95 AmazonFor the dad whose beard has been getting a little unruly since November, our favorite all-in-one trimmer will clean up his neck, and even dip into his nose and ears for a trim.AnovaCulinary Sous Vide Pressure Cooker$199 $176 AmazonFor the home chef, a good gadget that's also a cooking gadget is always a welcome choice. Now he can make restaurant-quality steaks at home without the $$$ bill, as the Anova Sous Vide will have him channeling his inner Gordon Ramsay.TruffJalapeño Lime Variety Pack$68 AmazonAnother cooking essential worth its weight in gold is Tuff's line of fuego hot sauces. While the brand is known for its original hot sauce, this three-pack sampler is a quick and easy way to familiarize him with some of the brand's other standouts.FitnessNorda001 Trail Running Sneaker$285 HuckberryNorda's 001s are distinctive enough on the trails to rack up compliments, with a lightweight, ripstop-looking fabric that looks cool without being too on-the-nose gorpy.TRXAll-in-One Suspension Training System$180 Am
Handsome goods and gear that will suit even the most discerning father figures.
Collage by Brittany Loggins
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Why does it feel like fathers (and father figures) are always the hardest to shop for? More often than not, finding the best gifts for dads of all stripes involves putting your thinking cap on to mentally trawl through all of the very practical things they already own, along with the stuff that they’d just never use. Having a bit of a cheat code to help with that process certainly helps, and we’re here to serve.
While the internet has plenty of ideas on what to get your old man, a lot of those gift guides feel kinda…sad, if we're being honest. Novelty ties and patterned socks used to reign supreme, but it’s time to think beyond the low-hanging fruit and level up your gifting this year. To that end, we’ve put together a pretty comprehensive list of best gifts for dads across a handful of categories, including style, fitness, home, grooming, food and drinks, and even tech, that all speak to his varied interests. Hopefully this makes shopping less of a hand-wringer, especially if he’s the type that “doesn’t want anything this year.” (He’s lying.)
Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter.
The Best Gifts for Dad, According to GQ
- The Best Gift Under $50: Freaks of Nature Deeper Dive Moisturizer, $48
- The Best Gift Under $100: Polo 67 Eau de Toilette, $92
- The Best Gift Under $150: Lululemon ABC Classic 5-Pocket Pant, $128
- The Best Gift for the Dad Who Wishes He Were a Somm: YETI Wine Chiller, $70
- The Best Gift for the Dad Who's a Little Creaky: Theragun Elite, $399
- The Best Gift for Dad Who's Also a Denimhead: Levi's Vintage Clothing 1966 501 Jeans, $295
- The Best Gift for the Dad Who's Never Not Caffeinated: Trade Coffee Subscription, $60
Surefire Hits
BowFlex
SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell
Is dad trying to get jacked, stacked, and dense? If so, this award-winning loadable kettlebell is a great addition to a home gym. Callouses not included.
Freaks of Nature
Deeper Dive Moisturizer
Founded by Kelly Slater, Freaks of Nature packs all kinds of smart and eco-friendly elements in its moisturizer that helps skin stay hydrated. Plus, it feels great on the skin and packs up nicely for travel so there's no excuse for dad to miss out on taking care of his skin.
Braun
All-in-One Style Beard Trimmer
For the dad whose beard has been getting a little unruly since November, our favorite all-in-one trimmer will clean up his neck, and even dip into his nose and ears for a trim.
Fitness
Norda
001 Trail Running Sneaker
Norda's 001s are distinctive enough on the trails to rack up compliments, with a lightweight, ripstop-looking fabric that looks cool without being too on-the-nose gorpy.
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Grooming
Ralph Lauren
Polo 67 Eau de Toilette
He might not have revamped his cologne game since he was in high school, but this scent from Ralph Lauren—which has Aaron Judge's stamp of approval—might get him to switch things up.
Cardon
SPF 30 Moisturizer
At a certain point, you accept the things you can't change about your parents. And if he's not worn a drop of sunscreen a day in his life, maybe it's time you got him a moisturizer that sneaks in SPF. Hey, you can't stop photo-aging but you can certainly slow it down.
Filson
Tin Cloth Travel Kit
A thoughtful gift that combines two things dad loves: Filson and a place to organize all his TSA-friendly toiletries.
Mason Pearson
Pocket Comb
While Shania wasn't that impressed about a dude having a comb in his pocket just in case, your dad will be really impressed with a sturdy yet slim comb to file away in his Dopp kit. Mason Pearson's is a solid choice considering the brand's been making combs since 1885 (!), i.e. almost as long as the old geezer's been around.
Home
Patagonia
Black Hole Duffel 40L
We've sung the praises of Patagonia's legendary, basically indestructible Black Hole duffels many times over. On long-haul trips, they're almost as essential as TSA Pre-Check.
Tecovas
Barlett Weekender Duffel
One of our favorite weekender bags will have him fully packed for his next adventure, and he'll look good on the roundtrip commute.
Kitchen
Made In
Carbon Steel Griddle + Press
A versatile carbon steel griddle from chef-approved cookware brand Made In will help him master his own diner breakfasts at home. From sizzling bacon to pressing burgers and flipping flapjacks, it's got all the real estate for a mean breakfast or lunch, and is just one other reason to stop by for a visit.
Style
Taylor Stitch
Bow Black Striped Organic Cotton Rugby Shirt
Thankfully for your old man, all he needs is an affinity for stripes and not a British boarding school education to pull off a preppy rugby shirt. Taylor Stitch's ones are vintage-inspired, with a soft, lived-in feel to match.
Joshua Ellis
Reversible Tartan Scarf
The only thing better than one scarf is two—which is exactly what he'll get with this reversible tartan scarf from Alex Mill (a collab with English cashmere brand Joshua Ellis). With both a gingham and traditional plaid, he'lI have two handsome patterns to toggle between.
Tech
Fellow
Aiden Precision Coffee Maker
It's high time the Mr. Coffee that's been sitting in the corner of the kitchen was sent to its retirement. Fellow's precision coffee maker is a mighty fine replacement choice and even includes dedicated pre-sets for different roasts to ensure he's getting the best cup of Joe every morning.
