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Best Sneakers to Gift
Nike Panda Dunk Low Sneakers

Dunks are back. You might have missed this, but every kid in high school owns a pair. The Panda Dunks are obviously the most popular pair.
Best Electric Guitar to Gift
Fender Squier Stratocaster

With garage bands back in style, he’ll be shredding this Fender in no time.
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Best Acoustic Guitar to Gift
Fender Dreadnought

If his parents are worried about noise complaints, maybe go with an acoustic guitar over electric. This one is great for beginners who are starting to learn chords and tabs.
Best Car-Lover Gift
Lego Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1

His beater hand-me-down first car works for now, but we want to inspire the kid. Give him his dream car, in Lego form.
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Best Tech Gift for Teens
Apple AirPods Max
Buy him the ultimate Gen Z status symbol.
Best Art Gift
MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen

If he has a big imagination, this 3D pen will help bring his ideas to life.
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Best Tech Organizer
Away Large Tech Case

If he’s always misplacing his phone charger, this sleek tech case will help keep all his tech accessories organized at home and on the go.
Best Water Bottle
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle

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Best Small Bag Gift
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

Everyone needs an Everywhere Belt Bag. Whether he’s walking the dog, going to the gym, or running a quick errand, it’s the perfect catch-all for his phone, keys, AirPods, and anything else.
Best Foldable Bag
Paravel Foldable Duffle Bag

He’ll use this for sleepovers, summer camp, or college visits—and it folds up to a fraction of its size so he can easily pack it or shove it in a drawer somewhere.
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Best Room Decor Gift
Lava Original Lamp

Believe it or not, lava lamps are still in. Plus, they provide great mood lighting.
For the Speed Cuber
GAN Speed Cube

If he’s looking to take his Rubik’s Cube game to the next level, get him one of these bad boys.
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Best Denim Gift
Levi’s Trucker Jacket

He’ll wear this classic denim jacket everywhere.
Best Beanie
Carhartt Beanie

This beanie will keep him warm in style. Not sure which color to choose? Buy him three.
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Best Toy Gift
Powerup Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane

This tech-enabled paper airplane totally beats the ones he built as a little kid.
Best Board Game Gift
Catan Board Game

He and his friends will soon become obsessed with this classic strategy game.
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Best Slides for Teens
Adidas Adilette Aqua Slides

Just make sure he doesn’t already have a pair of these ubiquitous slides.
Best Gift for the Movie Buff
Enno Vatti 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

If he’s going to watch too many movies, they might as well be the greats. He’ll be a classic-film buff with a broadened worldview by this time next year.
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Best Desk Gadget Gift
Keifukuh Fidget Gel Pen
No, it’s not a Transformer. It’s a pen. That’s even cooler.
Best Slippers for Teens
Ugg Tasman II Slippers

Perfect for lounging at home or loitering in a parking lot. Teens wear these Uggs literally everywhere.
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