20 Best-Man Gifts Your Boy Will Actually Use
20 Best-Man Gifts Your Boy Will Actually Use
What’s the best gift to get your best man? Figuring that out is a bit harder than you might think. Let’s face it — when it comes to wedding-related gifts, most guides out there are focused on the kind you and your soon-to-be-spouse will be receiving on the big day.
Worse yet, weddings are expensive as it is. After all, you've already had to budget for your tux, the rings, and a fair deal of other costs. But, on the other hand, your best man is your boy. He's the guy in your life that's always had your back, which is one of the many reasons you picked him to be your right-hand man on the biggest day of your life. You want to make sure you give them a gift that truly expresses your gratitude.
That's why we've compiled this list of the best-man gifts, with picks that can fit any budget. Because finding a way to show gratitude to your best bro shouldn't cause you stress. From glassware to sunglasses, craft beers to kegs, there's something here for every type of best man, and at every budget.
1) Custom Graved Stainless Steel Collar Stays
Personalized Master
amazon.com
$14.99
Something customized is always an excellent choice for a best-man gift, but when it's something useful that he might not get himself, it's even better. Help your friend keep his dapper look on point with these collar stays that you can have engraved. Whether he's white-collar or blue-collar, any time he needs to put on that suit and tie, he'll remember you helped him look his best.
Read More: 21 Best Groomsmen Gifts Your Guys Will Actually Use Again
2) Original Bullet Rocks Glass
BenShot USA
amazon.com
$19.99
Ever think you'd take a bullet for your best bro? Well, hopefully, you won't have to, but this seriously cool glass might be the next best thing. It's basically art you can drink out of! Each one of these unique glasses is hand-sculpted (and in case you're wondering, that's a real 0.308 caliber bullet in there!). Get your best man a nice bottle of whiskey, and include this glass for an original gift he'll want to use over and over again.
3) Custom Metal Windproof Personalized Lighter
Weddingstar
amazon.com
$17.99
We've all read those stories or seen those movies where the guy at the bar pulls out his custom-engraved lighter, which means he has a story to tell. Now you can hook your boy up with a personalized gift that's practical and adds a bit of mystique to his whole vibe.
You two may not get out to the bar as much anymore, but when he's there, give him something that'll give him a reason to regale all who ask with your many exploits, real or embellished.
4) Chillsner 2-Pack Beer Chiller Stick
Corkcicle
corkcicle.com
$20.95
Who doesn't love chilling out with an ice-cold beer? Help a buddy out with Corkcicle's beer chiller! This stainless steel chiller keeps your beer cool AF with its thermal coolant inside the stem that seals his drink airtight. Have fun in the sun and keep your beer as chill as your weekend vibes? Yes, please!
5) 20oz Steel Matte Black Travel Tumbler
Jenvio
amazon.com
$24.98
Getting picked to be someone's best man is an honor. It's like a Highlander, there can only be one. Some guys take that role very seriously and somberly. Others, well, they take it loudly, that's for sure.
If your best man is the kind who wants to ensure everyone at all times knows he's the best man, this 20-ounce tumbler emblazoned with his title will certainly help him spread the news. It's a best-man gift that's far from subtle, but that's how he rolls — and you love him for it.
6) Craft Beer Subscription
Craft Beer Club
craftbeerclub.com
$46.75
If he's your best man, he's someone you trust. Someone you can confide in. And let's face it, a lot of that confiding has probably happened over a few beers. If your best man appreciates some quality brews, this craft beer subscription ensures he'll have a constantly changing rotation of unique craft beers from across the country.
Better yet, since each shipment includes multiples of each of the four selected beer styles, that means you have a monthly appointment to get together and crack open a cold one.
7) Genuine Leather Driving Gloves
Riparo Motorsports
amazon.com
$61.97
If your best man is the kinda guy who, early on, you learned there was no sense in asking, “So, which one of us is driving?” then this is the way to go. Sure, you can’t spring for a full luxury car for your bro, who’s always on the road, but with these gloves, you can still make sure he has a luxury driving experience every time he gets behind the wheel.
8) American Mountains Rocks Glasses
Whiskey Peaks
huckberry.com
$65.00
Your best man has been your support system. He’s had your back. He’s been, to put it another way, your “rock.” But lest you think the pun only extends as far as “rocks glasses” and “he is your rock,” rest assured, there’s a little bit more ground to cover here.
That’s because each of these rocks glasses has a central rock of its own. At the base of each glass is a small replica of one of four major American mountains. It’s an impressive gift for the outdoorsmen type, or just a great conversation piece to catch the eye of whomever he brings by for a drink some time.
9) Wave Solo Massager
TheraGun
amazon.com
$79.00
Weddings are about change, the passage of time, and moving forward. And yes, that means getting older.
You and your best man aren’t the indestructible young high school/college kids you once were — except maybe he hasn't quite figured that out yet. If he's still hitting the gym, the track, or the court as hard as he used to back in the day, he may be having his fair share of aches the next day. This compact massaging sphere from TheraGun is exactly what he needs to handle those sore spots and keep active.
10) Weekender 40
Timex
timex.com
$80.00
A watch is a traditional best-man gift that's endured for a reason. It's a stylish statement piece any man can add to his wardrobe that's functional and practical while still adding a bit of panache.
This Timex Weekender makes it even easier to be sure you get the best watch for your best man by allowing you to customize the face, case, strap, glow, and even add a personalized engraving on the back.
11) Novel Duffel Bag
Herschel
amazon.com
$49.99
Especially if your bachelor party plans involve any sort of travel, you'll want to make sure your boy is getting there in style. So make sure to give him this sleek, stylish 42.5-ounce Herschel bag before you head out to parts unknown and have him leave that ratty old luggage he usually hauls behind.
12) Hand Forged Carbon Steel Axe
VikingsValhalla
etsy.com
$93.37
What else do we really have to say? This is a hand-forged carbon steel ax, which can be presented to your best man in a box custom-engraved with whatever message you want.
Still need convincing? Some of the names for the different styles are Valkyrie, Wolf Axe, and The Ruler. In fact, if you don't hook your best man up with such a glorious custom ax, never let him know it was even an option, or he'll straight-up never forgive you.
13) Studio Buds
Beats
amazon.com
$149.95
Whether your best man is the type to always be turning you onto new tunes, is constantly relaying new facts he learned on a podcast, or just has a grueling commute he needs headphones to endure, one thing is for sure: He has to upgrade his sound game. And you can hook him up with one of the biggest names in headphones, which are now more affordable than ever.
After all, leading up to the big day, he's had to listen to you stress out about every little thing. You might as well give him a better listening experience to make up for it, with these earbuds' Class 1 Bluetooth and active noise canceling capabilities.
14) Sandalwood Travel Kit
The Art of Shaving
theartofshaving.com
$100.00
This is a great gift for a best man, that’s also a little self-serving. Since you’ll be revisiting your wedding photos for the rest of your life, do you really want the guy standing next to you sporting a five o’clock shadow or a patchy shave from his usual dollar store razor?
This travel kit from The Art of Shaving hooks them up with AoS’s most popular style, the sandalwood scented shaving cream, pre-shave and after-shave, plus an applicator brush and razor to ensure they really savor and enjoy a proper shave.
15) Carbon Fiber 3K
Ridge
ridge.com
$140.00
A wallet is a solid, traditional best-man gift. But why settle for some simple, lame leather bifold when you can get your boy a wallet that's more suited to the modern, mostly cashless age, that also looks pretty damn cool. Ridge's carbon-fiber 3K cash strap wallet holds one to 12 cards and features the aforementioned strap to store cash along the side.
Made with replaceable elastic and 3K carbon-fiber weave, this sleek wallet even features an RFID blocking design to prevent wireless theft.
16) Bleu De Chanel Parfum
Chanel
sephora.com
$130.00
You chose him to be your best man, which means he’s been your go-to guy, probably for a good, long while now. But seeing as he’s your best man because you’re about to get married, it also means you two aren’t young guys out on the town anymore. And if you’re settling down, isn’t it about time he does too?
How about you help him out by hooking him up with a stylish scent that’s a bit more mature than his usual “overdoing it on the Axe body spray”? No, you can’t prevent him from making his pick-up line the usual rattling off of useless trivia he knows, but you can make sure he smells so good that somebody might be willing to put up with listening to it.
17) RB3025 Classic Aviator Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
amazon.com
$163.00
Your best man is your wingman. And that means more than just hyping you up at a bar from time to time. Being your wingman means he's at your side. He's got your back. He's the Goose to your Maverick, except hopefully minus the hitting his head on a jettisoned aircraft canopy.
The point is, what better way to recognize your wingman than with a stylish pair of aviator sunglasses. Everyone looks cool in a good pair of these shades, and you know he'll actually use them. And if you go with these shades from Ray-Ban, the originator of the aviator, they must just take his breath away.
18) Cable Classic Collection? Cufflinks
David Yurman
davidyurman.com
$275.00
If you're going to give your best man some dashing cufflinks, make sure it's like your friendship — long-lasting and high-quality. David Yurman's classic cable cufflinks will never go out of style, and they instantly take a dress shirt to the next level of style. Plus, the mixed metals of the 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver make these cufflinks work with just about any dress watch and accessories.
19) Model One
jacob bromwell
jacobbromwell.com
$250.00
Sure, you probably already thought of giving your best man a flask — but probably not one as cool and classic as this one from Jacob Bromwell. This copper flask was invented back in 1819, and it's still a favorite to this day. Not only does copper never rust, but Jacob Bromwell provides a lifetime guarantee (so you know the company stands by this flask!). Plus, the old-school copper with wooden cork design is oh-so-stylish, and it can even be monogrammed. You can't go wrong with this one!
20) Personalized Whiskey Barrel
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$200.00
This one is so good that we'd easily get an extra one for ourselves. Age your own whiskey to the perfect flavor with a personalized miniature barrel! You can cop the barrels on your own or buy them with a rum and whiskey-making kit for a little extra cash.
Even if you're not a whiskey connoisseur, aging your own booze can be a fun way of becoming a whiskey guru, and it looks damn good on any home bar. If you're on the fence about this one, just check out the stellar reviews!
From awesome personalized items to useful-yet-totally-cool things he never thought he needed, we've got your back with these gifts for your best man that fit any budget.