As December rapidly approaches, it’s time to think about Christmas gifts for him. We’ve picked out a few things that we think will put a smile on his face come Christmas day.
BOSS Chain Link Men’s Necklace and Bracelet
From £59
If your Joe likes a bit of bling, these pieces from BOSS will be a fabulous Christmas gift. What’s great is that while they are chunky and well-proportioned, they won’t cost the earth as they aren’t precious metal but polished stainless steel.
Go for the silver colour over the gold, and there is no plating to wear away over time, ensuring they can be well-worn and loved without losing their lustre — a quick polish, and they’ll be as good as new.
The bracelet is 20cm long, and the necklace 60cm. Both are secured with strong magnetic clasps that are easy to fasten single-handedly but take more effort to release, so there is no fear of them coming undone by accident while wearing them. Each clasp is branded with the BOSS logo.
Stylish and timeless, this simple curb design is a classic that will become his firm favourite.
Shokz Open Run Pro 2 Headphones
£169
For runners and cyclists, headphones that don’t block out the sounds around them are important for their safety. Bone-conducting headphones are great but can suffer in sound quality. Shokz has combined bone conduction and directional air conduction to deliver better sound.
Shokz Open Run Pro 2 headphones offer decent sound quality and improved battery life, with 12 hours of playback on a single charge via USB-C. They are waterproof, too, so running in bad weather is no problem.
Available with either a standard or slightly smaller mini headband for those with a more petite head, Open Run Pro 2 headphones feel comfortable and secure to wear. They make a great Christmas gift for budding athletes.
New Balance T500
£110
Retro-styled sports shoes always appeal, and New Balance’s T500 are definitely retro.
They were first released in 1982 as quality, versatile sports shoes. Today, they are aimed firmly at the lifestyle and leisure market, combining vintage style with modern comfort. The pigskin suede and nubuck upper has perforated toebox detailing and is available in navy, marsh green and sea salt white.
A wonderfully styled, nostalgic choice available in sizes from 3.5 to 12.5 for Joes from teens to adults.
Heist 3.0 Men’s Hair Dryer
£199
Getting him a Heist 3.0 Men’s hair dryer this Christmas has two advantages. Firstly, it’s been developed to protect his hair from the ravages of drying with direct heat, and secondly, it stops him from stealing yours!
Men tend to suffer much more from thinning and receding hair than women, so any help to protect those delicate follicles and scalp is a good thing. Developed in collaboration with top barbers, Heist 3.0 centres on the H-Protect system, a thermal control system that optimises both the heat level and the airspeed to reduce the concentration of heat and avoid damage.
It’s designed primarily for men’s short-style hair, and its powerful yet quiet motor dries hair much faster than traditional hairdryers. There are three airflow speeds and four temperature settings to choose from.
It’s lightweight and stylish, and it comes complete with a magnetic styling nozzle and vented brush — everything your Joe will need to keep his groomed look throughout the year.
Meater Pro XL BBQ Thermometer
£329
If your house is anything like ours, the best way to get your Average Joe to cook is to break out the BBQ. Add a gadget, and he’ll happily cook all summer long. The Meater Pro XL is a set of wireless meat thermometers that combine cooking and tech — an irresistible proposition.
Within the app, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, guided cooking, and custom alerts to make cooking as easy and intuitive as possible. With four wireless meat probes, Joe can show off his BBQing prowess by cooking multiple types of meat and keeping track of cooking temperatures using the associated app. Each probe is precision calibrated and accurate within 0.1°C.
The metal probes contain multiple sensors that read the internal temperature of the meat and an external sensor that reads the ambient temperature. These sensors combine to give an accurate reading of the meat’s core temperature, giving all the tools needed to cook food perfectly every time.
The probes are 100% waterproof, making clean-up as simple as cooking — just pop them into the dishwasher, and they’re ready for the next outing. Charging is via USB-C, and a full charge will give around 24 hours of cooking time.
Peugeot Parisrama Salt and Pepper Mill Set
£88
Believe it or not, before French brand Peugeot made cars, they made tableware in the form of spice mills. They’ve got pretty good at it, with a history dating back to the 1870s.
This Parisrama salt and pepper mill set is available in various colours and will look fabulous on any table. The mills have different settings, so you can decide just how fine you want your salt and pepper to be — just twist the base to the appropriate setting and grind away.
They would make a perfect Christmas gift for the budding chef in the family or those spending their first Christmas in a new home.
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