When a pair of socks just won't do.
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Why the heck are men so hard to shop for?

It’s a constant guessing game. Should his gift be useful? Techie? Fashionable? And then, the paradox of choice kicks in, and you return to your ol’ faithfuls ― a reliable gift like socks, or something fun and easy like a Dollar Shave Club subscription box.

I mean, we get it, socks are always a foolproof gift choice, but eventually his dresser drawers are going to be fit to burst with extravagantly printed socks. It’s time to get a little more creative when it comes to gifting the guys in your life.

Instead of pulling your hair out trying to think of last-minute gifts, we’ve done the early shopping for you. (It’s cool, we won’t tell your father-in-law how long you actually spent looking for his handcrafted wool slippers).

Plan now, and make holiday shopping for the boys stress-free with these 11 gifts, and remember to sign up for our Full Carts, Can’t Lose email to stay on top of the best sales each week.

Canvas Travel Bag $164
Chemex Coffeemaker $40
Map Print $16+
Craft Beer Glassware Set $176
Slim Wallet $20
Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag $65
Wood Bookmark $14
Wall Hook $53
iPhone Docking Station $39
Personalized Fingerless Gloves $30

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