CHRISTMAS IS THE MOST wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time of immense pressure. Gift giving can make or break a relationship, and there’s no worse feeling than watching someone open a gift and feign excitement, knowing deep down they’ll never use it – or, God forbid, regift it. Everyone wants to find the perfect gift that will actually get some use, but time is rapidly running out to get your hands on a such an item. That’s where we come in.
We’ve rounded up the best gifts on the market for the men in your life, the brothers, fathers, grandfathers, husbands, boyfriends, sons, friends and everyone in between. But why trust us? Well, it’s our job to keep up with all the latest developments in fitness, tech, grooming, fragrances, watches and much more. Whenever there’s new gear, we test and review it. Now, at the end of the year, we’ve gathered a few favourites.
There’s no point keeping you waiting. Read on for our complete Christmas gift guide and get shopping.
Health & Fitness
Nike Vomero 18
The Nike Vomero 18 is perfect for your longest run of the week. It’s Nike’s most cushioned training shoe and features a ZoomX unit in the midsole for added propulsion. Comfort is also front and centre, with a new foam collar that’s 17 per cent softer than previous iterations of the shoe.
Lululemon Double Foam Roller
The Double Roller from Lululemon is actually two foam rollers in one. The exterior roller utilises a wavy, swirling design to work out knots in your arms and legs, while the interior roller goes deeper to soothe your back. A great gift for someone who’s always complaining about aches and pains.
Zwift Ride
The Zwift Ride is a smart bike that eliminates the mess of cables and compromises with a plug-and-play machine. For everyday cyclists who want indoor training to be smooth, quick and genuinely enjoyable, the Zwift Ride is a great option.
Adidas Evo SL
The Evo SL borrows innovations from the other shoes in Adidas’ elite racing category, Adizero, but it puts them in a more durable frame. It features Lightstrike Pro cushioning for a responsive, energy-filled ride, and the mesh upper is engineered for a race-day fit, with optimal comfort and minimal weight.
Musashi Electrolytes
Stay hydrated during your workouts with this scientifically formulated blend of electrolytes, designed to keep you energised no matter the exercise.
Lifetime MVP Basketball Hoop
A basketball hoop is a great gift, regardless of the age of the recipient. You don’t grow out of hoop dreams. This hoop is adjustable and easy to set up. Can’t go wrong.
PUMA Velocity Nitro 4
This shoe won our 2025 Sneaker Awards in the daily trainer category. It’s lightweight but well-cushioned, responsive but supportive, and suitable for everything from daily jogs and long runs to fast-paced efforts and intervals.
Bondi Active Pulse Tech Tee
Lightweight, moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Perfect for someone who needs a new workout tee.
Your Reformer Original Reformer
More and more men are getting into Pilates. If you know someone who is keen on jumping on the bandwagon, getting them a top-quality reformer could be a great call. This one from Your Reformer features plush upholstery, a premium maple wood frame and can slot right into a living room.
New Balance Rebel V5
The New Balance Rebel V5 introduces a PEBA and EVA-blended FuelCell midsole, delivering enhanced energy return and an even more responsive ride. The Rebel V5 is best used for fast-paced training sessions, tempo runs and interval training. Essentially, when you want your training runs to go a little faster, the Rebel is the shoe you should reach for.
20kg adjustable dumbbell set
Give dad the gift of gains this Christmas with this adjustable dumbbell set, a great addition to any home gym.
Nike Flex Rep Top
Most guys would welcome an update to their workout wardrobe. This dri-fit top is as good as any shirt for vigorous exercise.
Tech
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2s are sweat-resistant wireless earbuds. They provide an extremely secure fit and high-quality audio, meaning they’re perfect for intense workouts, and they’re still better than Airpods.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
With a cuff-like fit, Ultra Open Earbuds leave your ears open, so you can hear the world around you while OpenAudio technology still delivers rich sound only you can hear.
Soundcore Space One Pro
The Space One Pro is Soundcore’s flagship noise-cancelling headphone, with four-stage noise cancelling tech, a rich, balanced soundstage with detailed highs and prominent bass, and a foldable FlexiCurve structure. For someone who wants top-quality headphones, these are an exceptional gift.
WHOOP 5.0
The WHOOP 5.0 is perfect for the guy who wants the data and insights provided by a fitness wearable, without all the needless extras. It can do just about everything an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy watch can, plus more. The new healthspan and WHOOP age features also add a fun, gamifying element to fitness that will appeal to both hardcore biohackers and the average Joe.
Philips NeoPix Mini Projector
This mini projector can turn any room into a private theatre. With HD visuals, you can stream movies and shows, play video games or gaze at a slideshow of photos by connecting with a TV, laptop or phone.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera
This instant camera is arguably easier to use than an iPhone. It has automatic exposure and flash control, which removes the need to mess around with settings, and once you’ve snapped your print will pop out in just five seconds.
Oakley Meta AI Glasses
Meta’s AI glasses have sparked a new boom of public content capturing, allowing users to record videos from their own POV. Of course, they can also be used for more practical, everyday purposes. Built-in Meta AI works with Garmin smartwatches and cycling computers to give you real-time insights and alerts during workouts, among other advanced features.
Crosley Voyager Portable Turntable
The Crosley Voyager Turntable is a vintage-inspired record player that lets you enjoy high-fidelity analog sound on the go. With built-in bluetooth for wireless streaming you can play your vinyl collection from anywhere.
Theragun Mini
There are few better ways to ease muscle tension and stress than with a quality massage gun. The Theragun Mini takes all the soothing power of a regular Theragun and packs it into a compact, uber-portable frame. Don’t hesitate on this one, it even has Bluetooth.
Ryze Element Smart Fitness Ring
The Ryze Element Smart Ring merges advanced sensor technology with an ultra-thin, 2.5mm design, making it one of the thinnest and most comfortable fitness rings on the market. It provides easy tracking of key health metrics, including temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and sleep patterns.
Eight Sleep Pod 4
You can’t put a price on a good night’s sleep, and we’re positive whoever you’re shopping for feels the same way. For that reason, an innovative Sleep Pod from Eight Sleep could be a gamechanger. With dual climate control, automatic temperature adjustments and clinical-grade tracking for sleep phases, heart rate and snoring, the Pod 4 is an all-encompassing sleep booster.
Hyperice Venom Go
Technological innovations continue to change the way we workout. Now, recovery starts before the workout has finished. The Venom Go is a heated, vibrating wearable that soothes aches and pains as you go. With nine distinct combinations of heat and vibration, the Venom Go can be placed just about anywhere and deliver lasting results.
Fragrance
Messi Platinum
The second fragrance of football legend Lionel Messi, Messi Platinum opens fresh before evolving into a smooth, woody trail.
Creed Oud Zarian
The latest addition to the Creed family, Oud Zariän layers rare oud with saffron and incense, creating a fragrance that combines intensity and intrigue in its sillage.
Coach For Men
Evoking the spirit of Coach’s home, New York City, Coach For Men opens with bergamot and cardamom, then geranium and cedarwood before finishing with vetiver and Saffiano leather.
Prada Paradigme
The latest release from Prada, Paradigme layers resin, incense and florals into a crisp, architectural scent. Buried beneath the familiar opening is the signature avant-garde streak that is Prada’s DNA.
Versace Pour Homme
This Versace fragrance opens with citrus and floral notes of neroli and cedar before diving deeper into a Mediterranean heart of oud wood, amber and tonka bean.
Tom Ford Myrrhe Mystère
An indulgent blend of resinous myrrh, smooth suede and a creamy swirl of vanilla, Myrrhe Mystère is warm, enveloping, and frankly, a bit sexy – whether it’s too sexy of a gift is up to you.
Silver Scent Platinum
This lively and floral scent is perfect for spring time. The base is amber, cedarwood and patchouli, while notes of lavender, cypress and cardamom float around the head.
Creed Absolu Aventus
Absolu Aventus is a reimagined version of the classic Aventus, offering a burst of citrus energy with bergamot and grapefruit, followed by a heart of pineapple and patchouli. The addition of spices and smoky Haitian vetiver add some warmth.
Ralph Lauren Polo 67
Polo 67 is a bold, bright fragrance for an ambitious dad who boasts a sporty yet refined style. This scent is marked by a spark of woods and citrus, creating an eminently fresh and fruity blend with notes of Calabrian bergamot, pineapple accord, geranium, clary sage, earthy vetiver and patchouli.
GUESS Iconic For Men
If your dad likes it when all eyes are on him as he enters a room, Guess Iconic could be for him. The scent simply commands attention, with a striking opening of spicy Sichuan Pepper, Black Pepper and Mandarin. At the heart, fresh herbal notes of Mate Absolute, Clary Sage,and Geranium add some complexity before settling into a rich finish of Vetiver, Labdanum and Suede Accord.
Food & Drink
Ninja Stealth IQ
The Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System delivers powerful blending, but it’s also built with noise-dampening materials, so it’s noticeably quieter than you’d expect. BlendSense Technology automatically senses ingredients and adjusts speed and time for consistently smooth results. It couldn’t be easier.
Tamdhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
If you’re shopping for a whisky guy, you can’t go wrong with this 12YO expression from Tamdhu as a Christmas gift. It’s matured in sherry oak casks, which lend it an intense richness and deep finish.
Archie Rose Tailored Gin
Personally, we think a bottle of booze is a great Christmas gift on its own. But if you want to add a more personal touch, a tailored gin from Archie Rose – which allows you to add your own text – should do the trick.
Baccarat Le Connoisseur Cast Iron French Oven
For the person who loves being in the kitchen, a top notch Dutch – or in this case French – oven is a must. It might not be the most glamorous gift, but it’s something they’ll actually use.
Nemiroff De Luxe Vodka
If your giftee prefers clear spirits over brown, treat him to Nemiroff De Luxe, because it really is deluxe. This Ukrainian vodka consists of luxury grain alcohol, pure natural water, honey and aromatic linden flower. Those ingredients are blended through charcoal filtration, enriching the liquid with minerals and creating a unique flavour with hints of apple, lemon peel, mint and just the right amount of spice.
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker
For the guy who’s always experimenting in the kitchen, take the kitchen outdoors with this woodfire BBQ grill and smoker. It boasts seven functions, so you can have a grill, smoker, air fryer and also bake, roast, dehydrate and reheat all in one appliance. Plus, by using advanced woodfire tech, you can achieve that smoky flavour with real wood pellets.
Beforeyouspeak Coffee
Elevate your morning coffee with Beforeyouspeak’s performance blend. Infused with turmeric, MCT oil and ginseng, it boosts vitality, longevity and mental clarity to keep you switched on for the long run. Get a one-time order, or set up a subscription to save.
Callington Mill Festive Cask Single Malt Whisky + Christmas Pudding
Callington Mill’s much-loved Festive Cask is back. The single malt is brimming with flavours of Christmas pudding, orange peel, sticky toffee, spiced red wine, dark chocolate and espresso. Each bottle also comes with a traditional English Christmas Pudding made with Australian vine fruit.
Pantalones Blanco Tequila
Co-founded by Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, Pantalones is one of the most exciting new tequila brands on the market. The brand’s blanco (the kind of tequila that’s best used in margaritas and palomas) is a real standout, with a bright and citrusy flavour profile and sweet cooked agave finish.
Bollinger Special Cuvée Champagne
Made from a blend of several harvests and reserve wines, the Special Cuvée is emblematic of its French maker. To enhance its bouquet and aromas, serve the bottle at a chilled 8-10ºC, or right as the cork is popped this festive season. In the words of the brand, “it is the champagne we give to the people we love and who love nice things”.
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
This one’s for your top shelf. The Dalmore’s 12YO expression is a prestige whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels and rare Oloroso sherry casks. The result is layers of citrus, spice and dark chocolate. Tell recipient it’s best served neat and saved for special occasions.
Ninja Blast Max Cordless Portable Blender
With the cordless and portable Ninja Blast Max, you can blend from virtually anywhere. The Ninja Blast Max boasts three intelligent programs, blend, crush and smoothie, which can produce whatever drink you desire.
Grooming
American Crew Style Enhancers
American Crew’s new Style Enhancers range includes everything you need in the styling department. Choose from a Matte Clay Cream, Forming Cream Gel and Fiber Gel and see the results for yourself.
Manscaped Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra
With an advanced dual-head system and SkinSafe blades, The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra is a seriously advanced ball trimmer that will give you the power and confidence to shave to your liking without fear of cuts and scrapes. Be quick, cyber Monday sales are on now.
Wahl Detailer LI Cordless Trimmer
A clean shave is an accomplishment strived for by almost every man on the planet, but it’s an elusive goal. Wahl’s cordless detailer LI is an effective instrument for such a task. With a T-wide blade, this trimmer promises precision, zero-overlap and super close shaving, with zero cuts.
Sven’s Island Miracle Manuka Balm
Men need to take care of their skin too, and this 100 per cent natural balm soothes everything from shaving irritation to sunburn and dry skin.
Braun Series 5 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver
Adaptable, flexible, effortless. Braun’s series 5 shaver can deliver fast and easy cleaning for an affordable price. With three innovative blades that adapt to the contours of your face, the elusive clean shave is made easy.
L'Oreal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic Vitamin C Serum
Formulated with the purest form of Vitamin C at a high concentration, this Vitamin C serum for men instantly brings dull skin back to life and improves texture.
The Aussie Man Face Cleanser
Formulated for the modern Australian man, the Aussie Man’s face cleanser uses lauryl glucoside to remove dirt without stripping your skin of essential natural oils. It also makes use of papaya and pineapple extracts to offer natural exfoliation and promote cell turnover, which enhances the natural smoothness and brightness of your skin.
Remington Turbo Pro Body Groomer
Featuring ultra trim shave technology, the Remington turbo pro groomer can trim all the way down to a miniscule 0.2mm, or up to 15mm, for a smooth shaved look. The groomer’s motor is where it gets its name, with a turbo speed function that provides the extra power for when you need a shave that’s as quick as it is clean.
Jack The Barber Fibre Cream
This Fibre Cream from Jack the Barber is designed to add texture and definition to your hair. It’s a versatile styler that provides a strong and pliable hold that can be reworked throughout the day. For the guys blessed with enough hair that they can style it, this one will be a winner.
Jack The Barber Clear Skin Shower Gel
If the man you’re shopping for values keeping his face and body clean, clear and refreshed, he’ll love this powerful shower gel from Jack the Barber. It contains Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil and Witch Hazel, which combine to target blemishes and fight breakouts.
