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Best Sneakers to Gift
Nike Panda Dunk Low

Dunks are back. You might have missed this, but every kid in high school owns a pair. The Panda Dunks are obviously the most popular pair.
Best Electric Guitar to Gift
Fender Squier Stratocaster

Instead of being addicted to video games, get him interested in starting his own band.
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Best Acoustic Guitar to Gift
Fender Dreadnought

His parents will thank you for going acoustic instead of electric.
Best Car-Lover Gift
Lego Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 F1

His beater hand-me-down first car works for now, but we want to inspire the kid. Give him his dream car, in Lego form.
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Best Tech Gift for Teens
Apple AirPods Max

Buy him the ultimate Gen Z status symbol.
Best Gift for the Movie Buff
Enno Vatti 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

If he’s going to watch too many movies, they might as well be the greats. He’ll be a classic-film buff with a broadened worldview by this time next year.
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Best Desk Gadget Gift
KEIFUKUH Fidget Gel Pen
No, it’s not a Transformer. It’s a pen. That’s even cooler.
Best Slippers for Teens
UGG Tasman Slippers

Perfect for lounging at home or loitering in a parking lot. Teens wear these Uggs literally everywhere.
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Best Accessory Gift for Teen Boys
Leatherology Slim Card Case

He doesn’t have a lot of money, but that doesn’t mean he should have a lame wallet. Get him a luxe leather card holder from Leatherology and have it embossed with his initials.
Best Gift for Non-Morning Guys
XUANZIT Super Loud Alarm Clock
No more oversleeping with this thing. He might not love it at first, but he’s going to appreciate not running late to school every day.
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Best Bluetooth Speaker
Marshall Acton III
This Bluetooth speaker looks sick, and it’s perfectly sized for a bedroom or dorm room.
Best Fragrance for a Teenage Boy
Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club

His older sister might tell him this fragrance is “so played out,” but as far as a foundational fragrance for a young man goes, this is one of the current bests. It’s grown-up, but the silage isn’t so crazy that he’ll knock out a room after too many sprays.
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Best “Award”-Winning Gift
Bianco Profumo Lime Remix

A bottle as cool as the scent it contains, and a favorite from our Cologne Awards.
Best Designer Cologne Gift
Versace Eros Energy Eau de Parfum
And one more cologne, just for good measure.
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Best Fashion Gift for Warmer Weather
Todd Snyder Sea Soft Irish Linen Camp Collar Shirt

A short-sleeve button-up is just a more practical beach shirt, show him that and he’ll look better in the process.
Best Universal Gift
Vuori Ponto Half Zip Jacket

For working out, lounging, and everything in between, he’s about to live in this sweater. It’s stretchy and moisture wicking, delivering comfort that’s unmatched.
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Best Editor-Approved Gift
Gap The Extra Heavyweight Hoodie That Hoodies

Best Gift for Drummers
Donner DED-80 Electronic Drum Set
He gets a new musical passion, and his parents won’t want to kill you.
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Best Portable Music Gift
AeroBand Pocket Drum2 MAX

Or, alternatively, here’s a version to save his parents space in their garage.
Best Under $100 Gift
Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller

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