The Best Gifts for Husbands That Aren’t a Novelty Tie

For the adventurous husband: These days, most dive watches are “desk divers”—a.k.a., they don’t see much underwater action. However, if he were going to take the plunge, this Promaster Dive watch from Citizen would be the one to take with him. This ISO-compliant diver has Citizen’s famous Eco-Drive powered movement, too, which means it charges when exposed to any light source.

For the husband who takes fit pics: Hell yeah, brother. This lightweight shirt come from Canada by way of Japan, and is made with special Banshu-Ori fabric.

For the husband that needs to overhaul their suiting: If you know someone trying to gently dip their toe into suiting, why not support their style serve with one of the best ties money can buy.

For the husband who’s ready to give up the Aviators: Stylish and affordable eyewear is always going to hit during gifting season.

For the husband that needs comfortable shoes: In the words of the legendary Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, “I sport New Balance sneakers to avoid a narrow path.” Sage advice.

For the husband that’s over Adidas Slides: You’ll never catch him slipping in these classic Charvet joints.

For the husband who loves Westerns: Goodyear-welt construction, cowhide leather lining and a range of color options. Nancy Sinatra really wasn’t lying: “these boots are made for walking.”

For the husband who’s always cold: When temps drop below freezing, the first thing your giftee is going to reach for is this heavyweight puffer—and immediately think of you.

For the husband that loves a good hike: It’s almost impossible to hate on a great rugby shirt, especially this cozy recycled wool and nylon version from the outdoor connoisseurs from Patagonia.

For the husband who likes a heavyweight tee: This tee has serious heft. It’s structured and boxy and dare I say, “perfect.”

For the husband that appreciates preppy style: This is reminiscent of the classic chino we all know and love… just giant. That means no taper and a wide leg opening.

For the husband that complains about the cold: When winter approaches you’re going to want to protect your neck.

For the husband that can’t find missing socks: It’s never a bad idea to throw someone a few pairs of socks. Sometimes the simplest gift ends up being the most cherished.

For the husband that needs new knitwear: You can’t go wrong with this simple reverse seam crewneck sweater in a comfortable wool and cotton blend.

For the husband who loves light jacket season: This has big-time dad energy, and we do mean that as a compliment, naturally.

For the commuter husband: Filson makes some of our favorite briefcases of all, and this one’s slightly smaller than most so it won’t take up too much space in a crowded subway car.

For the home gym nerd husband: Is your husband constantly talking about the “strength curve” of plate-loaded leg extensions? Is one of his special interests lowballing people on Facebook Marketplace? Has he (gasp!) considered upgrading the rusty EZ-curl bar that was in the garage when you moved in? If so, the Drink Spotter XL will make the perfect gift. It’ll magnetically attach to his power rack (or garage fridge, or any magnetic surface) for a secure spot to hold his water bottle, phone, collars, or even a slightly smaller Drink Spotter for ultimate home gym nerd street garage cred.

For the recovery-obsessed husband: These are the perfect pants to slip on post-workout.

For the Strava-god husband: The Novablast is one of our favorite running shoes thanks to its stability and super-cushioned soles.

For the road warrior husband: Ditch the smartwatch that won’t stop distracting you with notifications and try this Timex collab with the Japanese outdoor brand and wander.

For the husband who dominates his run club: Satisfy is the running brand in the game right now, and these quick-drying lined shorts are the perfect present for your Strava god.

For the gym rat husband: Whether he’s attacking the iron on a regular basis or training to confidently move to the front row of his weekly yoga class, this gym tote from Aer will let him bring all of his gear to wherever he’s working out with ease.

For the husband with a ton of gear: This high-performance duffle bag is made from nearly all recycled materials, can be handheld or go backpack mode, and packs down into a tiny storage bag when not in use, making it versatile enough for whatever adventure (camping trip or epic sales conference) he has coming up next.

For the husband who’s always down to hit the trail: This indie outfitter designed their signature puffer based on the eternally swaggy style of ’70s mountain climbers, while updating it for the more modern trek from rental car to Airbnb.

For the clean-shaven husband: Taking some time to give yourself a quality shave is an underrated luxury—and it all starts with a quality razor. This one from Rex is weighted, double-sided, and comes with its own stand.

For the husband who’s on the fence about fragrances: If he’s been a little gunshy about wearing cologne, a literal cologne (a.k.a. an eau de cologne, which has a lower oil concentration than EDPs and EDTs) like this Allure Homme Sport EDC is a great way to get started, since it’ll be harder for him to overdo it with this gentle, fresh scent.

For the husband who’s done with Dove: This incredible-smelling body wash is really a gift for you, since you can enjoy notes of cyprès, citronné, bergamot, and cedar atlas every time you give him a hug.

For the skin care husband: This gentle, nourishing face wash from GQ-editor-beloved skin care brand Ursa Major is the perfect gift for both grooming obsessives and self-care novices.

For the husband who loves to smell good: The thing about a “signature scent” is that if you have to go without it when you’re traveling, it kinda stops being your signature scent. This set of Polo 67 will help him smell amazing at home and on the go.

For the globetrotting husband: Harry’s is a grooming industry sweetheart that way outperforms its price, and this shaving kit comes with everything he’ll need to keep his face freshly shorn on the go.

For the husband who loves his 10-in-1s: With a grip of attachements for body, hair, and beard care, this top-tier trimmer is the perfect gift for aspiring beard-havers and husbands with mountain-man facial hair alike—or for when he inevitably thinks he looks good with a moustache. (Be supportive!)

For the husband who’s done using a Ziploc bag: Made from hardcore waterproof fabric, this toiletry bag was built for the road. It’ll keep his toiletries dry from the elements, while keeping the rest of his stuff dry from a leaking bottle of hotel body wash that he stashed and forgot about.

For the husband who needs a nighttime routine: You could drag him to a facial, or help him declog those pores at home. This powerful new device uses ultrasonic waves and ionic technology (futuristic!) to extract dirt and oil, then switches to “infuse” mode to start working a serum into those fine lines.

For the husband with dry skin: Listen, you cannot guilt-trip a man into exfoliating regularly. He needs to feel the power of exfoliation for himself. Luckily, Dermalogica has crafted a soothingly oat-based “milkfoliant” that works great and looks impressive in the medicine cabinet.

For the EDC husband: The Swiss Army Knife of Swiss Army Knives—and the most compelling reason yet for him to ditch the doohickeys weighing down his carabiner.

For the husband who loves cracking a cold one with the fellas: You can’t beat a solid Adirondack chair—but this YETI Camp Chair comes pretty darn close. With a built-in cupholder, carrying bag, and reinforced frame, he’ll love setting this up around the fire, on the porch, at the little league game, or pretty much anywhere else.

For the husband who’s an absolute chiller: Whether he’s burning one down at the end of a long day (it’s mostly CBD, he swears) or sparking up a pumpkin spice candle for a cozy movie night, this match striker from Craighill really, ahem, classes up the joint.

For the husband who loves a good puzzle: A real Defender demands premium gas and a garage; this one calls for a little patience and an open spot on a bookshelf.

For the husband who always beats you at chess: An elevated riff on the thinking man’s board game that looks equally handsome chilling on a side table when everyone rage quits and switches to Uno.

For the husband who loves the finer things: A gentleman needs a good pen, and this one from James Brand is as cool as it gets. (The bolt action will become his new fidget spinner, no doubt.)

For the husband who never leaves the house without his YETI: If your man is a tea fanatic, this JW Anderson blend is the move. It’s dark roasted tea that belnds tippy Assam tea with Japanese black soya beans, which makes for an almost coffee-like experience.

For the blokecore husband: This ones for all the lads who happened to miss the reunion tour.

For the coffee nerd husband: This bean of the month club will be a guaranteed hit. Each month he’ll get to try a bag of single origin coffee beans from somewhere new around the world, giving him the chance to travel with his tastebuds—no passport necessary.

For the carnivore husband: The king of the BBQ will have a bounty of protein at his disposal with this thoughtfully selected butcher’s box that will supply him with prime, seasonal cuts solely from farms that pasture-raise their animals exclusively.

For the husband who refused to give up his LPs: A quality turntable (that doesn’t come in a suitcase) is a must-have gift for anyone who wants to keep their record collection pristine.

For the home theater husband: How is he supposed to rewatch Lethal Weapon without a quality sound bar? Those saxophone transitions need to be popping.

For the husband who documents everything: With immersive audio, handsfree video capture, and integrated Meta AI, these chunky Oakley shades (which don’t look half bad, by the way) will let your husband live out his futuristic videographer fantasies.

For the husband who loses everything: Thanks to Nomad’s sleek, seamless tracking card, you’ll never stress a misplaced wallet again.

For the husband who’s constantly messing with the equalizer: Cassettes are very much still a thing—and whether he’s a full-blown collector or just getting started, this is a great gift for the audiophile in your life.

For the anti-tech tech husband: This e-notebook is perfect for the next time he sketches out a new backyard project.

For the husband who’s always sore: If he has a body in 2025, he probably could benefit from this massage gun which can be used on post-workout sore muscles or aches and pains from his desk job.

For the aspiring DJ husband: Do the right thing and make sure he’s got the right equipment to chop and screw like a professional. There are a ton of options and specs to consider, but we’ve saved you the Reddit deep dive and furnished this rec for you that’s a very solid beginner controller at a reasonable price.