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Cory Ohlendorf

This is your heads up: Father’s Day is coming up. But shopping for Dad doesn’t have to be complicated.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Actually Use

Father’s Day can be tricky holiday to shop for. Ask your dad what he wants and he’ll likely mutter “nothing.” Ask him what he needs, and well, you might get the same answer. So think about what he likes to do. Whether he’s the type who spends weekends behind the grill, tinkering in the garage, glued to the game or simply appreciates a well-made everyday essential, the best gifts are the ones he’ll actually use. This year’s guide covers all the bases, from rugged tools and upgraded grilling gear to sports-inspired picks and timeless style staples. Consider it a curated collection of thoughtful finds for every kind of dad.

Our Picks

If he hasn’t jumped on the loafer bandwagon, you can be his guide.

Calf skin loafer,
$220 at Meermin

 

If you’re dad’s a runner or walker, this easy-to-use running smartwatch with built-in GPS will be his new favorite toy.

Garmin Forerunner 165 smartwach,
$249.99 / $199 at Amazon.com

 

The intuitive controls make wood-fired cooking easy, and connected tech lets you monitor it all from your phone.

Westwood XL grill,
$799.99 at Traeger

 

The original zip fly from 1967, this has a straight leg and classic fit that suits all body types.

505 jean,
$74.95 at Levi's

 

A handsome, rugged and versatile American-made timepiece full of classic dive watch hallmarks.

Shinola Duck 3HD 40mm watch,
$595 at Huckberry

 

A modern update of the USA-made shades worn by J.F.K., with polarized lenses and a smudge-resistant coating.

American Optical Saratoga sunglasses,
$275 / $234 at Huckberry

 

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Dad Duty Starts Here

Fatherhood gets a lot cooler once everyone starts sleeping through the night. That’s where Happiest Baby comes in. From the game-changing SNOO Smart Sleeper to easy swaddles, white noise machines, and other sanity-saving sleep essentials, these Father’s Day picks are designed to help new dads confidently take over bedtime duty—and maybe even become the household hero in the process.

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Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

Ninja's popular machine can whip up frozen drinks to your liking (with customizable thickness and textures) with no ice needed.

$349.95 / $259.95
by Ninja

 

This classic six-panel cap is made from the same Japanese selvedge that Todd Snyder uses in the brand's beloved chinos.

$128 / $54
by Todd Snyder

 

We've never seen Sony's noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones for less than $100. These are also the brand's lightest over-ears, so they're great for summer.

$179.99 / $89.74
by Sony

 

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