The Best Valentine’s Gifts for Him—and Any Other Picky Dude in Your life

Most party speakers favor tacky designs and RGB lights, but not this one. And where other speakers are merely splashproof, the A1 is a true submersible.

A new game he can lose himself in for hours that ranks among the greatest of all time for horror aficionados.

If your giftee is into the all black everything aesthetic, he'll love this blackout watch, which he'll actually be able to read.

Let him cosplay as Elmer Fudd while he chases you, his wascally wabbit.

Everyone's wearing a knitted polo nowadays, and it's about as close as a guy can get to looking like Jacob Elordi without standing on stilts and speaking in an Australian accent.

He'd never buy himself bougie lotion, but you know he deserves to smell like a million bucks and have the smoothest skin known to man.

The only tea he ever involves himself in usually comes from the green, black, or oolong varieties.

We called Patagonia's re-vamped Black Hole duffels as “overachievers,” which only means one thing: The overpacker in him can finally stuff his bag with abandon.

New Balance really nailed the cushiony feel with the Fresh Foam, so much so that he'll feel like he's running on clouds.

If you're lucky, he'll invite you over for weekly pizza nights with pies that didn't come from the freezer.

You can lead a man to water, but you can't always make him drink. Thankfully, Aesop has enough curb appeal that with this in hand, he'll at least be tempted to hydrate his face every once in a while.

An invitation to show a little more skin this year.

For the guy who's always down to break new ground, explore the unknown, and maybe even share a tiny van with you out there off the grid, this pass gains you entry to a bunch of new territory to explore around the country.

Sensible slip-ons in a pulse-spiking shade, from the Swoosh's ACG line? A slam-dunk as far as Valentine's Day gifts go.

Getting him one of our favorite beard trimmers will be a subtle nudge to remind him that No Shave November ended two months ago.

Wearing his heart on his sleeve has never looked dreamier.

Turns out limited-edition Blunnies are the key to his heart.

Ford's typically sultry cologne—which mixes notes of myrrhe, sandalwood, and sweet vanilla—is practically an aphrodisiac, and makes for a sensational signature scent all year-long.

Nothing more romantic than the kind of trend-resistant jacket that he'll want to keep around for decades to come, no matter what life throws at him. Everytime he wears it, he'll have reason to think of you.

For your type A valentine who's always self-optimizing, stat by stat by stat.

It's a classic for a reason, but in a pattern that feels as new and exhilarating as a first crush.

For the guy whose love language is receiving a trove of deep cuts from the best breweries from across the land.

To infinity and beyond.

Name a better duo than chocolate and rich coffee beans...we'll wait.

This sweater is so soft he'll be wondering why you keep hugging him (it's the sweater).

Get him to finally ditch the Keurig.

Remember when socks as a gift used to be a punishment? That quickly ended once we became adults, especially when those socks are as luxe and soft as cashmere.

Whether he has Yu-Gi-Oh spikes or a Johnny Bravo pomp, he can keep his hair in check with some of this excellent schmutz.

Turn that funky music up!

You liked it, so you put a ring on it. Just not that ring.

He's always under-dressing for the weather, but a jacket this good (and warm) will be the perfect outerwear piece for many years to come.

He'll finally stop talking about how badly he wants a Sonos One now that he actually has one of the best speakers around.

A Nintendo Switch could take your relationship to the next level. Playing head-to-head on Mario Kart is another story.

"Babe, maybe this year should actually give running a shot before you decide it's not worth all that effort."

A sampler skincare gift set for the guy who wants to age as gracefully as Pharrell. 

Joggers designed for workouts but fit for lounging, too.

Aaaaaaaaaaaah, that's the spot.