Skin care is a good non-obvious Father’s Day gift, especially if he doesn’t want more “stuff.” And I’m gifting my dad these fuzzy slippers, which he has been sporting since the early aughts. A simple but stylish Lululemon hoodie for a very good price.

From gourmet food and drink to smart tech gadgets, the best father’s day gifts upgrade his routine and align with his interests. Here are our top picks for 2025.

A quality mobile controller may be the perfect gift if he has ever complained about aching thumbs while trying to play a game on a phone. Our current choice remains the Backbone One, but if you want to spend more, the Backbone Pro is a good upgrade with tighter controls.