A must-own option for every man is a chukka boot. Not only are they comfortable, when worn with jeans they look amazing, and if cared for properly they can be used on just about any occasion. If your man needs to work on his shoe game, this is the perfect way to start and they will last for quite some time.
This is a true story, because I mentioned that Cards Against Humanity was the most popular item on Amazon, my mother-in-law bought them not really knowing what they were about. And even though till the date she still refers to them as Cards Habitat for Humanity, it was still one of the best gifts that I received over the past year.
If you want you get your man a watch without draining your savings account, the Timex Weekender is the perfect option. This version includes a blue nylon and brown leather strap, allowing for it to be dressed up or down as needed.
4. Fitbit Blaze
If your significant other is more into the techie kind of gift and awesome choice would be the Fitbit Blaze. When it comes to smartwatches, it is one of my favorites as it adds things such as fitness tracking and smartphone integration without the overbearing aspects of the Android Wear options that try taking it all on.
The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's best e-reader, and right now at Amazon it is $20 off. What a great price and the timing are perfect since Valentine's Day is approaching. If you are looking for something on the cheaper size you can take a step down and go for the entry-level kindle, although it does not have a backlight, at this moment is only $59.99.
Now running laps around Siri, Amazon's Alexa assistant is rapidly becoming a popular and dominant for in smart home, the amount of smart home gadgets that Alexa works with is crazy.
Even though the full size Echo that can be found at Amazon for $179.99, the less expensive Echo Dot is a mere $49.99 and can be plugged into any current home stereo system.
7. Electric Shaver
What man doesn't need a new razor or shaver? Well, it could be the perfect Valentine's Day gift and could really help him improve his grooming routine. There are a lot on offer but if you're interested here is a good guide on the best electric shaver to buy.
American Optical sunglasses are something I love. Not only are the U.S. made, but they were worn back in the day by some of our greatest astronauts and pilots. They look smart, are durable and not very expensive at all. To date I have owned four different pairs and will probably invest in a lot more.
9. Ecobee3 Smart Thermostat that Includes a Remote Sensor
On the subject of Alexa, you can control this Ecobee3 Smart Thermostat with Alexa and it includes a variety of amazing features that can provide a home with quite the IQ boost. The remote temperature probe that is included was a favorite of mine, so if you have drafty bedrooms but only one zone, you can guarantee that they do not get to cold. When it came to bringing the Thermostat Cold War in my home to an end, it was ideal.