Your gift-giving cheat sheet for everyone from the suit guy to the sneaker guy
A last minute gift guide for those hard-to-buy-for guys.
Whether you've been too busy to grab gifts for that special guy in your life or just have no idea what to get him we are here to help. We break down some great gift options for every guy on your list ahead.
The "Sporty" guy
Walking the line between sports equipment and art object, this premium leather football by Detroit company Shinola, looks just as good on the mantle as it does spiralling through the air.
Shinola Leather Football. $199.00
https://www.shinola.com/mens/gifts-for-him/leather-football-navigator.html#/color=Medium%20Brown
The "Sneaker" guy
Looking for a gift for the sneaker-obsessed guy in your life? Well Sneakers - a new book about sneaker culture - could very well be the greatest gift they get. A compilation of exclusive interviews with notable creatives, athletes, designers and storytellers, it offers unique and extraordinary insight into the sneaker phenomenon for your aficionado.
Sneakers - HARDCOVER. $29.88
https://www.amazon.ca/Sneakers-Rodrigo-Corral/dp/0448494337
The "Workout" guy
If the guy on your list lives at the gym, it's important to remind him that the recovery time between workouts is just as important to maximizing muscle and strength gains. A recovery foam "roller" is the gift that will keep on giving. This TriggerPoint GRID foam roller is a great tool to improve muscle recovery post-workouts, to increase flexibility and to help loosen those "tight spots" that we all suffer from. This is the gift he will enjoy for years to come.
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller. $50.00
https://www.amazon.ca/TriggerPoint-Roller-Instructional-Original-13-inch/dp/B0040EGNIU
The "Photographer" guy
Every photographer I know who doesn't have a drone, secretly WANTS a drone. In the past, aerial photography was very expensive and thus out of the reach of most photogs, but thanks to technological advances affordable drones such as the DJI Spark are more available and accessible. The Spark is special because not only does it capture great HD video but it is very compact and light (it weighs less than a can of soda). Did I mention it can launch from the palm of your hand?!?
DJI Spark Drone. $519.95
https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/HL9V2ZM/A/dji-spark-drone
The "Tech" guy
We all know the guy uses his phone so much that it's always dead. He's always looking for a charger at the restaurant or at the bar. That's where the Anker Portable Charger comes in; this little bad boy can charge your iPad, iPhone or Samsung a handful of times at twice the speed as most chargers, so the "my phone died" excuse ends here which is really a win-win, no?
Anker Portable Charger. $69.99
The "Suit" guy
When it comes to wearing a suit every day, in order to take things up a notch it's all about the details. Help that "suit" guy in your life "level up" his style game by gifting him this Garrison Essentials Como Knit Tie. Named after Como, Italy - the place where these beauties are handcrafted - this tie proves that a quality accessory can really refresh a suit. And if that wasn't cool enough tell him Garrison Bespoke are the guys behind Drake's custom Raptor-jersey-lined suits. Enough said.
Garrison Essentials Como Knit Tie - $70.00
https://www.garrisonessentials.com/shop/garrison-essentials-como-knit-tie
The "Audio" guy
For the guy who loves music, is obsessed with podcasts and maybe needs to tune the world out, these Sony wireless headphones would be a great gift. On a long commute these are great for just cutting out the noise, and are a great looking pair as well. Many are calling this "Bernie Sanders" blue and it is the biggest colour of the season, plus it's like half price right now.
Sony Over-ear sound isolating Wireless Headphones. $99.99
The "Gamer" guy
Since Nintendo released the new Switch console which combines the mobility of a handheld with the power of a home gaming console, it has been almost impossible to get a hold of. Fast forward a year later and we can finally get our hands on one! A perfect gift for the gamer in your life, this console offers portable fun, but is also great for that living room Super Mario party you've been wanting to throw.
Nintendo Switch. $399.99