Somebody has to say it: Christmas shopping for boys is the absolute worst. This is especially true when it comes to gifts for your boyfriend under $100. No one wants to break the bank! And no one wants to give a bad gift.
Of course, you don’t have to get your boyfriend — or anybody! — a gift this holiday season. But it is nice, especially if you know he’s going to be giving you one. This is why we love an “under $100” cap.
Sure, you can be lazy and just buy a neutral tie, an expensive razor or the pinnacle of boyfriend gifts, a brown leather wallet — but why? Luckily, there are so many affordable, thoughtful, fun and unique gifts for your boyfriend under $100 out there.
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Best gifts for your boyfriend under $100
1. Apple AirTag, $27 (Orig. $29)
Look, everybody loses their belongings — and an Apple AirTag is a lifesaver.
2. Ray-Ban 54mm Polarized Wayfarer Sunglasses, $89.97 (Orig. $195)
I don’t know why, but boyfriends and Ray-Bans go so well together. For them and for you.
3. Ostrich Pillow Light Versatile Pillow, $45
The last thing you want to do is give your boyfriend a not-at-all supportive neck pillow and eye mask. But what you can do is grab him one of these ingenious head pillow that also works as an eye mask.
4. BAGSMART Electronics Organizer Travel Case, $13.99 (Orig. $21.99)
There’s something so satisfying about keeping your electronics organized — and tangled cables and (god forbid) lightning cables are the worst. This travel tech organizer is ideal for anyone.
5. Space Jam MeUndies, $26
OK, how fun are these Space Jam briefs from MeUndies?
6. The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball’s Afterlife, $23.99 (Orig. $27.95)
If your boyfriend loves baseball or just a really riveting human interest story, The Wax Pack is the ideal gift.
Basically, the author, Brad Balukjian, took a single pack of baseball cards from 1986. After opening it and chewing the decades-old gum inside, he then traveled all over America to find every single player in the pack and uncover their post-baseball lives.
7. L.L. Bean Men’s Wicked Good Slippers, $89
My fiancé maintains that these L.L. Bean slippers are the best gift he’s ever received in all of his 28 years. So, if that doesn’t convince you…
8. Flickin Chicken Indoor Outdoor Target Toss Game, $19.95
Fact: This wild twist on cornhole is the most fun game you two will ever play. All you need to do is…flick the chicken.
9. Dieux Forever Eye Mask, $25
Eye masks are the pinnacle of spa-like skin care, but they’re super wasteful. Enter: The Forever Eye Mask from Dieux. All your boyfriend needs to do is plop these on top of his go-to moisturizers, serums, eye creams, etc., and he’ll be instantly relaxed and pampered.
10. Le Creuset French Press, $85
French presses are always a great gift, but a Le Creuset french press is a smidge more special. Plus, they’ll think of you every time they use it.
11. TRUFF Original Hot Sauce, $17.98
TRUFF’s signature hot sauce begs the question: What if someone wants to be fancy but messy at the same time? Because this bougie truffle hot sauce needs to be doused on chicken wings. It’s warm, sophisticated, smooth, and an all-around good time.
12. Bombas Men’s Merino Wool Calf Sock 4-Pack, $76 (Orig. $80)
Part of growing up is realizing that a high-quality, excellent pair of socks is the best holiday gift — kind of like how we all learned that roasted brussels sprouts are actually dope. Bombas seriously makes the most comfortable socks your boyfriend will ever slip their feet into.
13. DASH My Pint Electric Ice Cream Maker Machine, $21.95
Unlimited homemade ice cream whenever, wherever, for just $21 is an obvious yes.
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