40+ non-rubbish Christmas gift ideas for the men in your life

Not a pair of festive socks in sight...

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by Aimee Jakes |
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Choosing a generic gift for the man in your life? Easy peasy! Choosing a thoughtful, exciting gift that will have them mega-impressed for the entirety of Christmas day and beyond? A little more tricky. We're talking really brilliant presents that don't involve a pair of panic-bought socks on Christmas Eve.

Absolutely no judgments, btw, we have all been there.

heat's guide to the best presents for men, at a glance

Gymshark Essential Oversized Joggers: £38 on Gymshark - shop here

John Lewis ANYDAY X GARFIELD Lasagne T-Shirt, Cloud Dancer: £18 on John Lewis - shop here

Bleu De Chanel Eau De Parfum Spray 50ml: £81 on Boots - shop here

Our Place Cast Iron Always Pan: £89 on Our Place - shop here

Whether you want to spend £5 or £50, we've rounded up the best Christmas gifts for men in 2024. From handy gadgets to stylish jumpers, get ready to scroll through some greatness...

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Gymshark Essential Oversized Joggersgymshark

Because Gymshark's oversized joggers are elite.

Our Place Cast Iron Always Panour place
Price: £80 (was £130)

fromourplace.co.uk

This Instagram-worthy 8-in-1 cast iron pan will change the way he cooks at home…forever.

stanley cupstanley 1913

A lightweight flask with a handy flip straw for everyday activities.

Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life By Arnold Schwarzeneggeramazon
Price: £24.20
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Already a Sunday Times Bestseller, Arnold's new book promises to give you the pep talk you need, as well as sharing his personal stories and struggles.

American Golf Under Armour Men's 96 Golf Capamerican golf

This lightweight and comfortable cap is made for the golf fan in your life.

SURI Sustainable Electric Toothbrushsuri
Price: £56.25 (was £75)

www.trysuri.com

An aesthetically pleasing toothbrush which uses recyclable plant-based heads and bristles. The best part? The battery lasts for a magnificent 40 days.

Asics Gel-Cumulus 24asics
Price: £84 (was £140)

www.asics.com

Built with a runner's foot anatomy in mind, these trainers are extra supportive and springy.

STEALTH Xbox Series X/S Charging Dock With Headset Standargos

If his game controller is always on the floor, this piece of kit will ensure everything is neat and tidy.

Dishoom Masala Dabba Spice Kitdishoom

For the best curries on earth, this deluxe kit from Dishoom is compulsory.

Just Spices Starter Setjust spices

If he loves to cook, he will love Just Spices' tasty blends including Avocado Topper and Italian Allrounder.

Hands down, the best gaming headphones on the internet right now. Bravo, Sony.

Marshall Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Blackmarshall
Price: £99.99 (WAS £129.99)

www.marshallheadphones.com

Portable speakers are a no-brainer and this Marshall model gives twenty hours of portable music and unbeatable sound.

Mahabis Curve SlippersMahabis
Price: £84 (WAS £99)

mahabis.com

Their tagline is comfortable, supportive, and versatile and we couldn't vouch for them more. The only pair of slippers he will need.

Belgian Chocolate Donuts • Handmadeetsy

Sometimes a posh pack of doughnuts tick all the boxes.

Relaxed Fit Hoodieh&M
Price: £19.99

www2.hm.com

The soon-to-be staple of his wardrobe, courtesy of H&M.

Bauce Borhters Hot Sauce Gift Boxbauce brothers

A carefully curated collection of the most exciting table sauce essentials to exist, perhaps, EVER.

anda seaT Dark Demon Premium Gaming Chair, Blackjohn lewis
Price: £229.99 (was £299.99)

www.johnlewis.com

If he works from home a lot more or is forever playing COD, this gaming chair will change his life (and back!)

NESPRESSO by Krups Vertuo Plus XN903840 Pod Coffee Machine - Blackcurrys
Price: £89.99 (was £199)

www.nespresso.com

Give his morning cuppa a touch of ✨spice✨ with a fancy coffee machine.

UGG Scuff Sheepskin Slippersselfridges

Because nothing beats toasty tootsies.

If you're wanting to impress, you can't go wrong with a smartwatch. From sleep monitoring to unbeatable 21-day battery life, the Amazfit GTR 3 is affordable and glorious.

Polo Ralph Lauren Pony-Embossed Pebbled Leather Walletselfridges

A luxe wallet black wallet to hold all of his cards and notes.

Nike Boxer Shorts Multipackjd sports

With the perfect ratio between comfort and functionality, Nike boxers are a sure winner. Choose from their huge collection on JD Sports.

Outdoorsy type? He will be impressed with the world's first self-cleaning water bottle.

dunhill London Icon Eau de Parfum Spray 100mllookfantastic
Price: £79.90 (was £94)

www.lookfantastic.com

A long-lasting, classic scent with hints of pepper, leather and lavender.

The Wes Anderson Collection (Hardback)waterstones
Price: £35
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An overview of Wes Anderson's filmography, life and career which also doubles up as a really great coffee table book.

Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone - PlayStation Editionvery

Transform his iPhone into the ultimate gaming console which he can play remotely. Genius, if you ask us.

Looking for a hella stylish, well-designed backpack that is undeniably comfortable? We've found the answer to your prayers.

For film buffs, this trivia game will be their ticket to a good time. Blockbuster returns! We're happy to see that yellow logo once again.

Mini Massage Cushionmenkind
Price: £30 (was £35)

www.menkind.co.uk

If he always complains of achy muscles, he'll love Menkind's high-tech massage pillow waiting under the tree.

Shake Up Cosmetics - The Starter Kitshake up
Price: £32 (was £40)

shakeupcosmetics.com

Hard-working skincare set aimed at men, this is a holy grail for beginners who want healthier-looking skin (without spending hours trying to achieve it!)

1MORE SonoFlow Active Noise Cancelling Headphonesamazon
Price: £89.99

A really great pair of noise-cancelling headphones for a very reasonable price. What's not to love?

Where to buy the best Christmas gifts for men?

As well as the retailers we've included above, you can get some great gifts for men over at FireboxMenkind and we do love a John Lewis gift as well (let's be honest, you can get everything there). Whether they're tech-savvy or have a green thumb, there's something for everyone. Plus, if you want a thoughtful personalised gift, check out Not On The High Street or Etsy.

What are the best gift ideas for men?

Aside from the obvious, which are socks and aftershave, there are loads of things you can buy the man in your life. If they love their home comforts, why not get them a new set of pyjamas, a dressing gown or a pair of slippers? Grooming sets and skincare bits are always going to go down a treat.

Then there are hobbies. Whether it's cooking, reading, cars, music, sports or something else entirely, pick something from his latest hobby and stick to it. If he loves nothing more than spending time in the kitchen, we're sure he'd appreciate a new apron or chopping board. If it's music, he might love a new guitar case or a vinyl rack for his growing collection.

Aimee Jakes is heat’s trending content editor. As well as writing about skincare launches, high-street fashion and gym bag essentials, she’s forever chatting to celebs about their fancy beauty routines. Follow her on Instagram here.

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