15 Last-Minute Gifts for Dad, Even If He's Impossible to Shop For: Ray-Ban, Bombas, Lodge and More

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No more scrambling at the last minute, we've found gifts for your dad who is impossible to shop for.

We love our dads, but why are they always the most difficult person to shop for during the holidays? 

While your gift ideas might have been a toss-up in the past, with less than two weeks of shopping left and holiday shipping deadlines quickly approaching, we aren't letting that happen this holiday season. From practical to thoughtful, we've got the gifts that'll arrive by Christmas and will show your father how much you appreciate them. 

All dads are different, so we found a wide variety of presents for fathers who like the finer things and for the pops who are simply no fuss. Even if your dad claims they don’t prefer presents, kick their happiness up another notch with the most comfortable North Face slippers or stylish Ray-Bans they'll want to wear everywhere. 

If you're someone who has to give the perfect present, take some of the stress out of your holiday gift shopping this year by browsing our top picks for fathers below that'll arrive just in time. 

ButcherBox Gift Box

ButcherBox Gift Box
ButcherBox

ButcherBox Gift Box

When shopping for the meat and potatoes type of person, they'll love a ButcherBox membership. ButcherBox sources high-quality, humanely raised meat products and delivers them fresh and ready to grill, roast, fry or cook however they see fit. Multiple options are starting under $100. 

Starting at $89

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LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree

LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree
Amazon

LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree

Gift a bonsai tree without the pressure of keeping it alive. The LEGO set is crafted for adults and comes with an interchangeable set of green leaves and cherry blossom blooms.

$50 $40

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Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Amazon

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet

This iron skillet is easy to clean and pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil.

$35 $20

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Snif Old Saint Wick 8.5 Oz Candle

Snif Old Saint Wick 8.5 Oz Candle
Amazon

Snif Old Saint Wick 8.5 Oz Candle

Gift some ambiance with an extremely long-lasting candle that smells great. This scented candle brand was Oprah's choice because “Pine and sandalwood combine with balsam and apple blossom for a scent that will fill the house with cheer. The 8.5-ounce version gives you 50-plus hours of burn time, while the 50-ounce one gives a whopping 200-plus hours.”

$44 $31

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The North Face Thermoball Traction Mule

The North Face Thermoball Traction Mule
Amazon

The North Face Thermoball Traction Mule

Puffer jacket shoes exist and these indoor-outdoor slip-ons supply all the warmth and comfort he deserves this winter.

Uncommon Goods Make Your Own Guitar Pick Punch

Uncommon Goods Make Your Own Guitar Pick Punch
Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods Make Your Own Guitar Pick Punch

If your dad loves to strum on his guitar, he will definitely be pleased by this Uncommon Goods punch that lets you create your own guitar picks. Expired credit cards? Old library card? Now he can use them to punch out a one-of-a-kind guitar pick.

YETI Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug

YETI Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug
Amazon

YETI Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug

This is one quality travel mug that can stand up to wear and tear as it's made from stainless steel. Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks hot or cold even if they slowly sip them throughout the day. 

Godinger Dublin Crystal 5-Pc. Whiskey Set

Godinger Dublin Crystal 5-Pc. Whiskey Set
Macy's

Godinger Dublin Crystal 5-Pc. Whiskey Set

Do they like to unwind with a glass of whiskey after a long day? Now they can sip in style with this glass decanter and matching glasses set from Macy's.

$80 $21

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Bombas Father-Toddler Gripper Slipper 2-Pack

Bombas Father-Toddler Gripper Slipper 2-Pack
Bombas

Bombas Father-Toddler Gripper Slipper 2-Pack

Get a gift for father and son, with this adorable pair of matching gripper slippers. For every pair of socks you buy at Bombas, they donate a pair to someone in the homeless community.

$67 $51

With Code SURPRISE20

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lululemon ABC Jogger Warpstreme

lululemon ABC Jogger Warpstreme
lululemon

lululemon ABC Jogger Warpstreme

He will love these extremely comfy and durable lululemon joggers so much that he may need to resist wearing them for every occasion. 

Ray-Ban Stories Wayfarer Smart Glasses

Ray-Ban Stories Wayfarer Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban Stories Wayfarer Smart Glasses

Not only will your dad cool on sunny days wearing these, but the smart glasses technology also allows him to take photos and take calls all through his eyewear. 

Gourmet Gift Baskets Beers of the World Gift Pack

Gourmet Gift Baskets Beers of the World Gift Pack
Gourmet Gift Baskets

Gourmet Gift Baskets Beers of the World Gift Pack

Does your dad like a cold chilly beer? Grab him this gift basket so he can try all kinds of beers from around the world. He will also get expertly paired snacks to munch on while trying these brews, like beef jerky, jalapeño Monterey jack cheese, and a variety of nuts. 

New York Times Custom History of WWII Book

New York Times Custom History of WWII Book
Uncommon Goods

New York Times Custom History of WWII Book

History buffs will be delighted to unwrap this New York Times WWII Book with their name engraved on the front cover. Unlike documentaries that bring these memories to the present day, they'll get to read actual news coverage of the historical events while they happened. 

MARLOWE. Best Sellers Kit

MARLOWE. Best Sellers Kit
Amazon

MARLOWE. Best Sellers Kit

Kick off his skincare journey with Marlowe., offering cruelty-free skincare and grooming products that focus on sustainability. The best sellers kit bundles their gentle, yet effective cleanser, lightweight moisturizer, and exfoliating body soap.

$37 $30

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Renpho Shiatsu Foot and Calf Massager

Renpho Shiatsu Foot and Calf Massager
Amazon

Renpho Shiatsu Foot and Calf Massager

With Renpho's shiatsu massager, he can get an in-depth massage on his feet, calves or arms.

$260 $220

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For more gifting inspiration, check out our ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to all of this year’s best gifts for everyone on your list.

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