--- title: 10 Father's Day Gifts That Cool Dads Will Love description: For Father's Day 2017, consider buying the cool dad in your life trendy shoes, denim apron, an Audio-Technica turntable, or craft bourbon. authors: - name: Martha C. White role: Writer url: https://money.com/author/martha-c-white/ education: BA, English, Princeton University at_money_since: 2015 articles: 350 covers: - Lifestyle - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Debt - Economy and Politics - Education - Federal Reserve Rate Cuts - Health and Wellness - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology published: '2017-05-30T10:00:30.000Z' modified: '2024-05-08T04:30:16.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - deals - Family - Father's Day - Father's Day gifts - Gift Guide - gifts - Holidays - shop money - Shopping word_count: 575 canonical: https://money.com/fathers-day-gifts-cool-dads/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** Money may earn a commission when you click on the products and services below. Opinions are our own, but compensation and in-depth research determine where and how they appear. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/) about how we make money. ![170526_fathers day gifts- 0_featured image fathers days gifts](https://img.money.com/2017/05/0_featured-image-fathers-days-gifts.jpg) Father's Day is just around the corner, and Americans are spending more than ever on dads, according to the [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/resources/consumer-data/fathers-day). And we're not just buying for our own fathers: Last year, a little more than half bought presents for a dad or stepdad, while 28% bought Father's Day gifts for their husbands, almost 10% bought for a son, and 5% even bought Father's Day gifts for friends. In other words, there are probably some pretty cool and wonderful dads in your life — ones who would appreciate being acknowledged on Father's Day. Here are some ideas for what to get them. Let someone else get him the monogrammed tongs-and-spatula set. The awesome ["smoking gun" from Breville](http://williams-sonoma.7eer.net/c/249354/265127/4291?subId1=MYcooldadgifts&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fbreville-smoking-gun%2F) ($100) takes backyard barbecuing to the next level by infusing food with natural applewood or hickory smoke. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/7_breville-smoking-gun.jpg) Elevate his preppy-chic style with these bold-soled shoes. Part of a partnership between boat-shoe stalwart Sperry and menswear brand Jack Spade, [these canvas kicks](http://bit.ly/2rlNwJj) ($75) in classic navy add a pop of unexpected color to keep things interesting. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/8_sperry-jack-spade.jpg) Who’s the coolest? Whoever shows up with this new, soft-sided cooler from the masters of chill at Yeti. In 20-, 30- and 40-liter sizes, this might look like a wimpy tote bag, but the [leakproof Hopper Two line](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VXC7R4M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06VXC7R4M&linkId=befcf5414937f73683d01365587dd1d7) ($299-$399) is as tough and rugged as its hard-shelled counterparts. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/10_yeti-bag.jpg) Out of juice? [Griffin's PowerDock Pro](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8147966/type/dlg/sid/MYcooldadgifts/https://griffintechnology.com/us/products/power/charging-docks/powerdock-pro) ($130) is made to handle all of his gadgets; this USB charger can bring up to five devices at once back to life, and its charging bays are big enough to slide a phone or tablet in without needing to take off the case first. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/4_griffin-technology-dock.jpg) No matter what dad's taste in music, it's guaranteed to sound better on this [Audio-Technica turntable](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GA9COMM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00GA9COMM&linkId=936b05837ccdae48cf2583bc04ee5abd) ($299). It was rated the best in a [new Wirecutter roundup](http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-turntable/) for its easy of use and sound quality. The USB connection means he can finally digitize all those old Cat Stevens LPs too. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/1_audiotechnica.jpg) Whether he’s embraced beard life or keeps it smooth, this all-natural, [old-fashioned shaving kit](http://bit.ly/2rVhLDY) ($90) from artisan grooming-supplies company Crux Supply Co. has everything it takes to send stubble packing. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/3_crux-supply-co-shaving.jpg) After everything you put him through, this is pretty much the least you can do: Send him a full-sized bottle of craft bourbon every month with [Mouth.com’s subscription](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8147966/type/dlg/sid/MYcooldadgifts/fragment/variant%3D757143281/https://www.mouth.com/products/bourbon-every-month). Choose three, six or 12 months of artisan-distilled booze ($67-$75/month), depending on how much hell you raised as a kid. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/2_bourbons-mouthdotcom.jpg) If he wouldn't be caught dead in a plain dress shirt, let him try this one on for size. From the custom shirt-makers at Tony, this [hand-printed oxford's](http://bit.ly/2rm66kv) ($286) playful pop-art graphics rendered in bold black just might be enough to relegate that ratty college T to second-favorite status. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/9_tony-shirt-shopspringdotcom.jpg) If he’s a serious cook, he probably already has gadgets galore — and an embarrassing “Kiss the Cook” apron that has probably seen better days. This [professional-grade apron](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NN3DSY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071NN3DSY&linkId=c8e83ddf13cf214851fec5432982c873), made with 12-ounce denim and soft leather straps right in the U.S. of A. ($100), will hold up to years or even decades of tinkering in the kitchen or out by the grill. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/6_hedley-bennett-apron.jpg) Here’s a smarter [smartwatch](https://money.com/best-smartwatch/): [Misfit’s sleek Phase model](http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-8147966-12217782?sid=MYcooldadgifts&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmisfit.com%2Fproducts%2Fphase-accessory-pack-bundle) looks like a regular watch but tracks steps, sleep and coordinates with its app to deliver call and text notifications. Get the version that comes with a trio of extra bands ($199) to make the Phase appropriate for everything from playdates to date-dates. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/05/5_misfit-watches.jpg) *We’ve included affiliate links into this article.* [*Click here*](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/) *to learn what those are.* ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/fathers-day-gifts-cool-dads/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Lifestyle", "item": "https://money.com/lifestyle/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Family", "item": "https://money.com/family/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "10 Father's Day Gifts That Cool Dads Will Love" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/fathers-day-gifts-cool-dads/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/fathers-day-gifts-cool-dads/", "name": "10 Father's Day Gifts That Cool Dads Will Love", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2017-05-30T10:00:30.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/fathers-day-gifts-cool-dads/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/fathers-day-gifts-cool-dads/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2024-05-08T04:30:16.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "10 Father's Day Gifts That Cool Dads Will Love", "articleSection": "Lifestyle", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/0_featured-image-fathers-days-gifts.jpg", "width": 2880, "height": 1920, "caption": "170526_fathers day gifts- 0_featured image fathers days gifts" }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/7_breville-smoking-gun.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/8_sperry-jack-spade.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/10_yeti-bag.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/4_griffin-technology-dock.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/1_audiotechnica.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/3_crux-supply-co-shaving.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/2_bourbons-mouthdotcom.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/9_tony-shirt-shopspringdotcom.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/6_hedley-bennett-apron.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/5_misfit-watches.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Martha C. 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