The Best Gifts for Dads Who ‘Don’t Want Anything This Year’

For the dad that won’t stop wearing the same sweater: J.Press is known for their classic Shaggy Dog sweaters, and this time they linked up with Alex Mill on a range of funky color options. It still has all of the old school charm, though. It’s fuzzy, lightweight, and you can throw it over your shoulder to hit true peak preppy status.

For the dad who needs to retire his old chore coat: This jacket doesn’t lean too far into the stuffy Ivy League professor look, making it a bit more casual and easier to slip into any wardrobe as a go-to outerwear option.

For the denimhead dad: Any dad out there deserves a good pair of denim pants, especially in a roomy straight cut aptly named the Super Dad jeans. Free your father from the shackles of slim-fit stretch denim.

For the dad who’s picky about trousers: Buck’s Full Saddle cord trousers have a generous straight fit and a classic high rise with a soft and gentle fabric. Perfect for all the corduroy-connoisseurs out there.

For the outerwear-obsessed dad: The Harrington jacket is a classic for a reason. Look at that cropped length and the cheeky popped collar; what’s not to like?

For the dad who cares about fit: The cut of these trousers is a callback to the denim he might have worn back in the early 90s.

For the dad who hates the rain: A reliable (and stylish) umbrella will save your father from any unexpected torrential downpour.

For the dad who’s tired of sneakers: Contrary to popular belief, dads don’t always want to wear sneakers, which is why he’ll love slipping into these loafers from Meermin.

For the dad who can’t stand a smartwatch: Not every dad wants a pager attached to their wrist; sometimes, a simple timepiece like this one from Shinola will do the trick.

For the dad who deserves to relax: Pajamas should be comfortable, unpretentious, and effortless. Now your dad can watch reruns of action movies on the couch in style.

For the dad who thinks every season is flannel season: Your dad will want a flannel to feel like they have been wearing it for a decade without having to break it in. This hits all the right marks.

For the dad who’s one step away from getting spurs: If you’re dad has logged multiple miles in an old pair of boots, try these side-zip joints with a subtle squared toe.

For the dad who’s ready to display some thigh: For cliff-jumpin’, ocean-lovin’, leg-showin’ dads, these classic, 5.5-inch inseam swim trunks are about as cool as they get.

For the lumberjack dad: He’ll actually do work in this workshirt—more than can be said for most workwear wearers.

For the dad who’s always sore: If he’s constantly making “dad noises” when he gets up from couches and chairs, this top-of-the-line massage gun is a surefire gift.

For the dad who’s a Strava god: Is your pops stacking KOMs like they’re 2x4s? If so, a sweet Garmin running watch like this one is the best holiday gift in the game.

For the dad with the bulbous biceps: Adjustable dumbbells are the name of the game when it comes to at-home lifting, and these ones from BowFlex are sure to help him catch a pump during bulking season.

For the dad who dominates the Turkey Trot: Whether he’s training for the Thanksgiving 5k or his third marathon of the year, you can’t go wrong with a sick pair of Nikes.

For the garage gym dad: You can do a surprising amount of exercises with TRX bands and bodyweight. Prepare to be shown how it’s done.

For the optimized performance dad: He can kick back on the couch and enjoy a pressurized massage with this compression recovery system. Sore legs? Never heard of ’em.

For the board game dad: The only thing not included with this fancy Othello set is “flipping the table when he inevitably beats you.”

For the home chef dad: Made In makes super high-quality kitchenware, and their knives are no exception. Dad’ll be slicing and dicing his way to weeknight dinner victory in no time.

For the dad who’s always on the go: Luggage and gear—like this roller from GQ-fave brand Peak Design—is always a good gift to give dad around the holidays. He’ll be showing up four hours early to the airport in style.

For the dad who knows the best slice in every town: “We have pizza at home” just took on a whole new meaning. (Plus, there’s a lot more you can do with a sweet outdoor pizza oven and a few cast-iron pans!)

For the dad who loves cracking a cold one: Is this a necessary beer-drinking tool? No. Will your dad love it? Yes.

For the jet-setting dad: If Dad refuses to even look at a piece of rolling luggage, a travel duffel like this one from Troubadour is a great gift. It’s got plenty of interior pockets so he can organize all his gear, waterproof lining and zippers, and a luggage sleeve for quick passport access.

For the dad who knows what cribbage is: This cribbage set from L.L.Bean just screams, “we need to take a lake vacation.”

For the interior design dad: Eames lounger, fuzzy turtleneck, and tasteful cigarette not included.

For the dad who refuses to get Spotify: This old-school radio will let him listen to as much 99.9 THE HAWK he wants.

For the bookworm dad: The Kindle Paperwhite is the gold standard for reading tech. It’s the fastest model yet with an ultra-thin design and anti-glare screen for outdoor enjoyment.

For the dad with the best playlists: We’re going to listen to classic rock, and classic rock only, according to him.

For the dad who’s on the cutting edge: Since he’s (probably) already a Wayfarer guy, these Ray-Ban x Meta smart glasses will fit right into his current wardrobe—and will let him take calls, shoot video, and chat with an AI assistant whenever he wants.

For the gamer dad: Virtual reality gaming might have been a sci-fi fantasy when he was growing up, but it’s very much a real thing in 2025.

For the early riser dad: The last thing your pops needs when he’s waking up at 5 a.m. on vacation is to be roused by an angry beeping alarm clock. This wake-up machine from Hatch will gently nudge him awake and avoid any grumping mornings.

For the dad who needs to lock in: Sometimes all he needs is some peace and quiet, even if it’s from you.

For the coffee-loving dad: 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.

For the dad who takes skin care seriously: Senior commerce editor Ian Burke loves this daily moisturizer from Lumin, and we’re betting your dad will, too.

For the dad who loves his beard: Do not sleep on beard oil! It’s easy to use, it smells great, and it’ll become your dad’s new favorite part of his morning routine.

For the best-smelling dad in the game: It’s time to trade in the Old Spice for this classic men’s fragrance.

For the perfectly coiffed dad: He can never spend too much time achieving a perfectly shaped beard, and this trimmer from Braun will make his at-home grooming sessions a whole lot easier.

For the dad with dry skin: 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.

For the fragrance head dad: D.S. & Durga is the cool kid’s scent brand. Grey Blazer is one of three recent additions to the brand’s mens lines, and smells like it was tailor made for the Dad that’s still as cool as he was when he was your age.