Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men — for all Relationship Stages and Budgets

If there is anything we know well, it is what men want. This Valentine’s Day, we put together this guide of Gifts for Him for all relationship stages and budgets. Many of us have been there. Maybe you just started dating, or you’ve been together for a while, and you just can’t think of what to get them. You don’t want to overspend, or do anything that may spook them or feel uncomfortable, so you tippy toe around the subject and sometimes just revert to picking up something last minute — and it just might be corny AF.

So instead of grabbing some heart shaped chocolates, a cheesy teddy bear, or anything else that he may just toss into the back of the car or closet… Put a little more thought and effort into it, and make sure it’s something he’ll always remember. For the long timers, it just might be the extra spark you need.

Gifts for Men: Lovebirds (0-3 months)

So “in love” it might be sickening, but why not just nurture it while things are still hot.

Boxers or Briefs

Steel Micro 3-Pack Boxer Briefs

Calvin Klein, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $81.68 CAD / $59.50 USD

Tighty whiteys — the sexy kind real men use

Vibe Stretch Boxer Briefs

SAXX, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $43.86 CAD / $31.95 USD

Or however else other than a banana hammock

Grooming

‘BOSS The Scent’ Eau de Toilette

BOSS, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $119.43 CAD / $87.00 USD

Get him smelling better than ever

Clean Shoes

Shoe Shining Gift Card

Available from the Nordstrom Men’s Shoe Department
Cost: Any Gift Card Range (prizes range from $2.50 and up)

Get his kicks lookin’ better than ever. 

Gifts for Men: Established (6 months+)

You’ve been together long enough to really show them you value them, but haven’t made a long-term commitment.

Watches & Accessories

Grand Prix Leather Strap Chronograph Watch, 44mm

BOSS, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $404.96 CAD / $295.00 USD

Wrist candy to compliment the arm candy

Classic Mesh Strap Watch

Daniel Wellington, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $259.45 CAD / $189.00 USD

Minimalism is in

Curated Grooming Supplies

Know the man, and get him something he needs or wants. Does he have a beard, does he shave or is he struggling with winter dry skin? Figure out what he needs, but not necessarily his “weaknesses”. No one wants proactive from a significant other, but rather something thoughtful. Throw in a card to explain how and why you curated the self-care that you did.

Beard Grooming Kit

Jack Black, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $48.05 CAD / $35.00 USD

Keep that upper lip smellin’ fresh

Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash

Kiehls, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $13.73-45.30 CAD / $10-33.00 USD

Don’t worry you’re not telling him he looks old — it’s that you want him looking young forever

Trending Sneakers

Yung-96 Shoes

Adidas
Cost: $140.00 CAD / $100.00 USD

Like Dad-bods, Dad sneakers are in

Air Max 97 Sneaker

Nike, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $219.64 CAD / $160.00 USD

They’ll look hotter on him than they ever did on Dad

Gifts for Men: Lifers or Married Couples

You’re committed. There’s no turning back (not literally), so take this opportunity to spice things up.

Grooming

Private Blend Tuscan Leather Eau de Parfum/Decanter

Tom Ford, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $203.17-830.51 CAD / $148-605.00 USD

Have him smelling like a million bucks

Aspirational Shoes

Jordaan Bit Loafer (Classic)

Gucci, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $1002.10 CAD / $720.00 USD

It’ll put that extra oomph’ in his step

New Ace Sneaker

Gucci, available at Nordstrom
Cost: $796.19 CAD / $580.00 USD

Those timeless designer sneakers every man wants

Style

Ultimate Shopping Experience

Available at Nordstrom
Cost: Gift Card at any price point

Does your man need a little help with his ‘Swagger’? We recently caught wind of Nordstrom’s Gentleman’s Club House and it truly is a dream. Think of a laid-back space, with a flat-screen TV and locally brewed beers or cocktails, to help take the edge off shopping. Free one-on-one stylist services are also available, so you’ll walk out the door with exactly what you want. All at no added cost. You can gift him a gift card to get him started off, or tag along and cover up to whatever the value is within budget. Mind blowing right? The Toronto Eaton Centre and New York Men’s Store locations are by far, our favs!

Hope this helps you score some brownie points this Valentine’s Day. Have any other ideas, let us know in the comments, or drop me a DM directly @chiefswaggerofficer.

Credits:

Photos courtesy of Nordstrom.com and Adidas.com. Special thanks to the Nordstrom Canada studio service team for their assistance in pulling product for our TV segment aired on CHCH on Tuesday, February 5th at 7:20am. Please note this is not a sponsored article, or segment.