10 Budget-Friendly Holiday Gifts
Cruise through the holiday season without breaking the bank with these high-prized, top-value gifts.
Although it’s easy to get swept up in the spirit of generosity and gift-giving, the holiday season can be an expensive time of year — even if you don’t have an extensive list of giftees (naughty or nice).
However, giving a lackluster gift in the name of budgeting down almost feels worse than not giving one at all, especially if it’s to someone you care about.
The only solution? Stylish suggestions with unparalleled value. Don’t worry, we’ve already done the legwork for you; these budget-friendly holiday gifts mean no holding back on the festivities this season.
Boston Shearling-Lined Suede Leather Mules, Birkenstock
The Birkenstock's Boston model has proven wildly popular in recent years, largely due to its effortless wearability and versatility, not to mention trademark Birkenstock comfort. Made for the colder months, this shearling-lined variation means your gift recipient can stay comfy and cozy over the holidays.
Oud Wood Conditioning Beard Oil, TOM FORD
From fragrances to grooming products and even candles, TOM FORD's Oud Wood scent is among the most iconic and best-selling in its collection. Exotic and irresistible, the Oud Wood scent is tastefully included in this luxurious conditioning beard oil, giving facial hair a soft and shiny look and feel.
Utsjö Elk Leather Gloves, Hestra
Hestra knows better than most about what goes into a reliable winter glove — the brand is from Sweden, after all. This super-soft Scandinavian elk leather pair is lined with PrimaLoft® padding for a soft, insulated feel that will keep your giftee feeling warm and fuzzy all season long.
Three-Pack DropTemp Cooling Boxer Briefs, SAXX
You used to dread getting gifted underwear as a child, but it took until adulthood to truly appreciate a fresh reset of your daily essentials. These moisture-wicking, naturally breathable boxer briefs from underwear specialists SAXX are practically guaranteed to become his new favourites.
Tasman II Shearling-Lined Mules, UGG
Extraordinarily comfortable, effortlessly wearable, and surprisingly versatile, the Tasman mules are every man's gateway into the UGG world. Whether worn as slippers around the house (as the Australians who invented them do) or with a casual dog-walking outfit outside, your giftee won’t want to take them off this holiday season.
Supersoft Stretch Modal-Blend Hooded Sweatshirt, Daniel Buchler
Daniel Buchler's luxurious spin on loungewear is based on high-quality fabrics and understated designs. This ultra-soft hooded sweatshirt is crafted from a stretch modal blend for maximum comfort, while the timeless hoodie designs make this a style your gift recipient can wear in or outside the house.
Arctic Disc Rib Wool Toque, Canada Goose
This winter, it might be time to start asking more from your headwear options — case in point, this Italian-made Arctic disc toque by Canada Goose, which is simultaneuously thermo-regulating, most-wicking, odour-surpressing, and UV protected (not to mention stylish). A no-brainer gift to warm the dome of your soon-to-be grateful giftee.
Cotton Twill Dress Shirt, Harold
A man can never have too many sharp dress shirts, especially in timelessly versatile colours like this powder blue from Harold. Made from a soft cotton twill touting a non-iron treatment that prevents wrinkles without compromising comfort, this easy-to-wear dress shirt is ideal for holiday season events and back-to-work in the new year.
Matte Leather Bandwallet, Secrid
They say to keep your friends close, and your valuables even closer — at least, that's what Dutch wallet specialists Secrid do. This leather bandwallet features an elasticized band closure, six card slots, a bill sleeve, and receipt pockets, all while maintaining a sleek, low-profile silhouette that won't bulge out of your pocket.