15 Leather Gift Ideas For Men
Looking for cant-miss gift ideas for your father, brother, friends, and co-workers?
Give them the gift of leather.
Every guy loves leather—be it a leather jacket, leather boots, leather watch band, leather wallet, or a pair of leather gloves. Leather is just a material not only built to last, but a material that tends to get better looking with age. You can’t go wrong with leather gifts, I guarantee it.
Below, I’ve assembled an assortment of the best leather gift ideas for the holiday gift-giving season. No matter what kind of guy he is, there’s something on this list he’s certain to love.
Shinola Runwell 41mm 10 Year Anniversary Watch
LIMITED EDITION
Shinola’s iconic Runwell 41mm watch gets a stylish upgrade with the addition of a tough British tan leather band on their 10-year anniversary. The watch runs on the brand’s first movement built in their home city of Detroit, the Argonite 1069, which delivers accurate timekeeping and reliable functionality that’ll last for years of hard, daily use.
The stainless steel case and double curve sapphire glass can also stand up to daily wear and look good while doing so. Plus, water-resistant up to 160 feet and features Super LumiNova hands that’ll be highly visible in dark and deep water environments. Only 1,000 of these watches are made, each with its number displayed prominently on the case. He’ll be proud wearing such a handsome limited edition watch, and be doubly glad when he finds out it’s backed by a lifetime warranty.
Price: $550
The Ridge Leather Wallet
MINIMALIST EDC
The Ridge Leather Wallet pairs the minimalism and convenience that makes Ridge such a popular brand and adds the elegance of leather. The aircraft-grade aluminum wallet is finished with a layer of oil waxed full-grain leather that will develop a gorgeous patina the more you use it. Every time you slide it in and out of your pocket, rub it with your fingers, or set it down on restaurant or café tables, it’ll wear in a bit more until it becomes a wallet that’s uniquely you.
The fact that it’s tough as nails (remember, aircraft-grade aluminum) and has space to store up to 12 cards (protected by RFID blocking) makes it the ideal gift for that fast-moving, hard-living man in your life.
Price: $125
Flint and Tinder Golden Bear Cafe Racer
HEIRLOOM QUALITY
For the man who has always dreamed of owning a leather jacket, the Flint and Tinder Golden Bear Cafe Racer makes the perfect gift. The exterior is cut from three-ounce espresso oil-stained cowhide, an heirloom-grade material that will hold up to the rigors of life—from a date night out on the town to a long-haul cross-country motorbike ride.
The indigo chambray interior will be luxuriously soft against his skin, and the acetate sleeve lining adds both warmth and breathability to make the jacket suitable for virtually all weather conditions. Between the racer cut, the custom-branded hardware, multiple internal and external pockets, and the Old American nickel silver zipper, this limited edition jacket is a true work of art that he’ll fall in love with right out of the bag.
Price: $1,180
Bellroy Work Folio A4
EVERYDAY VERSATILITY
For the hard-working man, the Bellroy Work Folio A4 is a wonderful upgrade to his briefcase. The folio is sized to hold A4 notebooks, papers, and legal pads, and features a dedicated pen holder, multiple pockets for your devices (even up to a tablet), and space for up to 6 business or credit cards.
It’s made using buttery-soft leather that is both premium-quality and environmentally certified. One look and the painstaking artistry and attention to detail that went into its crafting is instantly apparent. The more he uses it, the more he’d discover the little hidden secrets and expansion options that will make it the ideal work companion for him to take anywhere and everywhere.
Price: $319
Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers
HANDMADE IN ITALY
The Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers are built to be worn not only around the house, but also out on the town. Handcrafted by shoemakers in Northern Italy using time-tested traditional methods and premium-grade leather up, they’re built to be the ideal weekend companion no matter what you’re doing.
The undyed leather lining adds a bit of warmth while also protecting your feet against friction, and the ergonomic footbed molds to the shape of your foot over time to deliver maximum comfort with every step. The addition of a rubber heel maximizes traction and guarantees he can stride as confidently down city streets as he does his own bedroom. Pair it with light-colored jeans, chinos, linen slacks, or even shorts because they match with everything.
Price: $198
Harber London Leather Desk Mat
HOME OFFICE ESSENTIAL
Give his home office or workstation an elegant face-lift with Harber London’s gorgeous Leather Desk Mat. The wool felt or microfiber backing adds a nice layer of padding and keeps the mat from sliding around, but it’s the full-grade leather surface that will bring the luxury to his workspace.
The premium-quality leather is buttery soft to the touch and only grows more beautiful the more it’s used and patinates. A cut-through hole on the top of the desk mat makes it easy to thread cables and cords through for better desktop organization, and the pad is thick enough to both protect your desk and serve as a solid writing surface.
Price: £149.00
Give’r 4 Season Gloves
WATERPROOF & BREATHABLE
Whether it’s the heat of summer or the dead of winter, these Give’r 4 Season Gloves are built to handle the temperatures. The Thinsulate lining adds excellent insulation to keep out the cold, the reflective heat shield traps body heat around your palms, and the leather is waxed to shrug off water. However, the Hipora waterproof membrane adds enough breathability your hands won’t overheat on hot days.
The ribbed cuff keeps the gloves hugging your wrists tightly and adds a nice touch of windproofing for those chilly winter mornings. Thanks to the added reinforcement at the seams, they can stand up to plenty of hard work and daily wear and tear without fraying or tearing. Best of all, you can re-wax the leather frequently to maintain the protective layer that stops water or friction from damaging them. Once they’re properly broken in, they’ll feel like they were made to fit your hands.
Price: $139
Shinola Travel Watch Case
TIMEPIECE PROTECTION
If he’s the kind of guy who likes to travel with an extra watch or two, this Shinola Travel Watch Case will be the ideal companion. The case is sized to house two watches up to 47mm each, with a leather-lined microsuede interior that will shield his watches from scuffs or impacts and a snap tab to make sure the timepieces stay firmly in place in their cradles.
The Vachetta leather exterior has a luxurious hand-feel to match the elegance of his luxury watches. Whether he’s transporting his collection or just bringing a couple of backups on holiday, this is the watch case he’ll want to pack.
Price: $250
Wilson NBA Official Game Basketball
PRO LEVEL EQUIPMENT
This isn’t just any old basketball; it’s the official basketball used by NBA players in every pre-season, season, and NBA Finals game. The Wilson basketball is crafted with genuine leather and meets the best-in-class NBA quality and size standards. The ball may start off feeling rough and slick right out of the box, but like every good leather product, the more you use it, the more the leather will loosen up and develop more grip.
Once it’s broken in, it’ll be the best basketball he’s ever owned—and the longest-lasting ball, too. Best of all, you can customize it to add letters and words to make it an even more special and personalized gift for him.
Price: $200
Shinola Slim Traveler Briefcase
DIGITAL NOMAD
For that world-traveling man in your life, the Shinola Slim Traveler Briefcase makes the ideal gift. The briefcase is built with pockets perfect for housing everything he’ll need for a working vacation or business trip abroad: a 15” laptop, a tablet, pens, smartphone, cables and cords, business cards or credit cards, tickets, documents, and more.
The Navigator leather is glossy and soft to the touch, but it can withstand the rigors of his daily commute or weekly business trip with ease. Details like a stitched leather handle, a removable webbing shoulder strap, and gunmetal-plated brass hardware add both convenience and luxury.
Price: $795
High Camp Flasks Orox Leather Holster for Firelight 750
OIL-TANNED LEATHER
No camping, hunting, or fishing trip is complete without a flask to carry a stiff drink (or two) for those cold nights. High Camp Flasks has built the Firelight 750 as the ideal solution for the hard-working and hard-drinking man. With 750 ml of storage in its vacuum insulated canteen, it’s got space enough to fit a full bottle of his favorite booze.
The two six-shooter tumblers screwed onto the top and bottom make it easy for him to pour drinks all around without having to chug from the bottle. And the final tough of elegance he’s missing is the Orox Leather oil-tanned leather holster that protects the flask from both the elements and the usual bumps and scrapes of a hard day out on the water or hunting in the forest. Thanks to the holster’s built-in loop and straps, he can secure the flask to his belt or backpack for hands-free carry all day long.
Price: $65
Tecovas Bartlett Leather Travel Kit
BETTER WITH AGE
A good toiletry kit will come in handy anywhere he goes, but the Tecovas Bartlett Leather Travel Kit delivers both convenience and elegance. The cognac-colored natural grain bovine leather is sturdy enough to withstand years of regular travel and will develop a gorgeous patina the more he uses it.
The UCAN zipper slides smoothly open and close to give him easy access to the kit’s contents and secure everything in place when packed in his bag. Thanks to the interior slip and zip pockets, he’ll never have trouble keeping everything organized.
Price: $115
Samuel Hubbard Nutmeg Suede Slippers
LUXURY LOUNGERS
When the weather turns chilly, these Samuel Hubbard slippers will be the toasty-warm protection your feet crave. Built using a soft, velvety nutmeg-colored suede leather, they’re handcrafted Portgual and assembled in a moccasin style that will pair with everything from jeans to athleisure wear.
The genuine shearling inner lining adds impressive insulation against the cold while the triple-density Poron memory foam insole provides ample support even for bigger and heavier guys (like me). With the addition of a rubber sole, the slippers have traction enough to wear both indoors and outdoors even during a snowy or icy winter.
Price: $95
Nicks Holiday Dinner Set
12 PIECE SET
Help him step up his hosting game with this gorgeous leather dinner set. Nicks Handmade Boots is best-known for their high-quality, hyper-durable handmade work and style boots, and all their leather-working expertise and premium-grade materials go into the production of this twelve-piece set.
The napkin ring features a gorgeous brass snap button that’ll instantly stand out against the dark full grain leather, and the square leather coaster is large enough to hold everything from a whiskey glass to a beer stein. And if he’s not the sort to host dinner parties, he’ll be glad to know the leather place mats can also double as a work mat for woodworking, metalsmithing, or the repair of delicate jewelry, watches, or electronics.
Price: $70
Red Wing Lined Buckskin Leather Gloves
THINSULATE LINING
Red Wing built their Lined Buckskin Leather Gloves to be suitable for everything from driving to hunting, farming to snowmobiling. The chrome-tanned deerskin leather is incredibly resilient to damage and can handle regular wear without fraying, stretching, or tearing.
The Thinsulate lining on the inside adds a measure of insulation to keep your hands warm in the cold, but isn’t so thick it’ll turn your hands sweaty during the summer. Give them time to break in properly, and it’ll feel like you’re working bare-handed because of how thoroughly they mold to the shape of your fingers and palms.
Price: $95
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