Nobody knows your husband better than you do. After all, the two of you share a life and home together, and—both for better and for worse—you spend pretty much every waking moment in one another's company. However, despite the long hours logged together, that doesn't always mean picking the perfect present for your husband is an easy feat. Sure, you might know his passions and pastimes, but that doesn't mean that you can just find the perfect present with the snap of your fingers—doing so requires an inordinate amount of time, and you don't exactly have any to spare.
So, what's a person to do when their husband's birthday rolls around? Instead of getting him yet another gift certificate that will go unused, pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and check out this list of great gifts for your husband. Whether your husband is a sports fanatic or a haute homme, our list of the best birthday gifts is sure to have something he'll love.
1 | Slim Leather Bifold Wallet
$315; buy now at Neiman Marcus
Let's face it: Your husband isn't going to go out and buy himself a new wallet, even if his current billfold is literally falling apart at the seams. Use your husband's birthday as an opportunity to finally replace his washed-up wallet with this sleek piece from Montblanc, made of full-grain cowhide and featuring six card slots perfect for housing not only his credit cards, but all that miscellany he seems to be incapable of parting with.
2 | Series 4 Apple Watch
Starts at $399; buy now at Apple
The Apple Watch is so much more than just a timepiece. Of course, this futuristic electronic device will gladly tell you the time, but it can also monitor your heart rate, make phone calls, and safely submerge underwater. Yes, this digital wrist accessory can do it all—and then some. And if you're looking for great gifts for yourself, give your SO this list of the Best Birthday Gifts for Women.
3 | Heated Shaving Cream Dispenser
$40; buy now at Sharper Image
Though this heated shaving cream dispenser will technically be a gift for your spouse, you'll most definitely enjoy using it just as much as he does. All you have to do is pop your can of shaving cream into the machine and within a few minutes, your soon-to-be-smooth skin will be covered in warm cream for a closer shave.
4 | Milk Frother
$120; buy now at Crate and Barrel
For those men who start every morning with a strong cup of coffee, the Nespresso milk frother is practically heaven sent. With this kitchen gadget, your husband will be able to whip up everything from cold froth to hot milk, creating his signature coffee drink right at home in no time.
5 | Stag Horn Whiskey Flight
$629; buy now at Sir Jacks
Gift him a small piece of Scotland this year with a handcrafted stag horn whiskey flight. Pricey though it is, not many men are able to say that they own a whiskey flight made out of real stag horn—and your husband will be thankful that he's among the few who can.
6 | Limited Edition Rambler 600 Shinola Watch
Shinola$1,325; buy now at Shinola
This limited-edition watch from Detroit-based luxury brand Shinola is built with the fast pace of life in mind. Inspired by Craig Breedlove, the first man to break the 400, 500, and 600 MPH land-speed records on wheels, this timepiece is the brand's first to include both a stopwatch function and features that can measure speed according to time.
7 | Black Leather Duffle Bag
Brooks Brothers$748; buy now at Brooks Brothers
For the husband who spends as much time at the airport as he does at home, nothing beats a reliable duffle bag. Fortunately, Brooks Brothers' soft pebble leather and twill-lined tote is all that, and more: it's just as stylish as it is sturdy.
8 | Wood Fired Pizza Oven
$300; buy now at Williams Sonoma
Meet the world's first portable pizza oven. In just 10 minutes, this on-the-go grill reaches 932°F and in another 60 seconds, it will have an authentic and fresh wood-fired pizza ready for consumption.
9 | Pressurized Craft Beer Growler
Amazon$169; buy now at Amazon
This craft beer growler is the perfect birthday gift for any man who loves artisanal alcohols. Should your husband decide he wants to take some of his favorite craft brew home from the brewery, he can use this pressurized growler to keep that beer cold, fresh, and perfectly carbonated for up to two weeks.
10 | Twill Weekender Bag
$98; buy now at Everlane
There's no need to be gentle when it comes to this weekender tote from Everlane. Thanks to its water-resistant and durable twill fabric, this bag can handle whatever your husband throws its way, making it the perfect bag for overhead airplane bins and dirty gym clothes alike.
