Running Gifts for Men

What do you get for the man who respects a quality set of socks and a grass-stained pair of New Balance running shoes?

Show your support for his love of running and being outdoors with gear from our hand-picked list of the best gifts for men who run.

Whether it's Father's Day, his birthday or a special occasion, get your dad, son, husband or friend a gift he'll love mile after mile. From running shoes and apparel to accessories, massage tools, gift cards and more, there's something on this list for every man in your life.

Here's our list of the 11 best running gifts for men:

• Vuori Strato Tech Tee
• Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed Sandal
• Garmin Forerunner 55
• Brooks Sherpa 2-in-1 Short
• Balega Hidden Comfort Sock
• Vuori Sunday Performance Jogger
• rabbit high country Shirt
• goodr Sunglasses
• Cotopaxi Cielo Rain Jacket
• Nathan LightBender RX
• Hyperice Hypervolt 2

[This article is part of our 2022 Gift Guide for Runners. See all the best gifts for runners by price, category and more. Can't make up your mind? No worries. Check out our gift cards for a gift that keeps on giving.]

Keep your gift shopping easy. The Vuori Strato Tech Tee is sure to take the top spot as his favorite shirt. Stunningly soft and available in a variety of colors, this simple yet high-performing running shirt fits and looks great. For hard workouts or mowing the lawn, the breathable, anti-odor fabric with a UPF 30+ rating dries lightning fast, so he can stay fresh and comfortable all day long.

So whether he's running a 5K or grilling up some burgers, the Strato Tech Tee will feel amazing and look great on him.

If he's a socks-with-sandals kind of guy or just wants a good sandal to slide into after a run, he'll love these Birkenstocks.

Legendary in design and comfort, the Arizona Leather Sandal has the iconic two-strap design from Birkenstock with the signature comfort of their contoured footbed. Plus, an additional layer of soft EVA foam will give him plenty of extra cushion and shock absorption for his tired feet.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 has everything he needs in a GPS running watch without any of the fancy bells and whistles.

Whether he is training for a marathon or tracking his steps on the golf course, the Forerunner 55 has updated features to help him train smarter, not harder. In addition to classic training metrics like heart rate and distance, the Forerunner 55 uses running metrics and sleep monitoring to help with daily training, recovery and race-day prep.

Lightweight and waterproof up to 5 ATM, the watch face has a clean color display and a simple button layout for a quick learning curve.

He won't have to worry about charging it all the time either—this watch can last up to two weeks in Smartwatch mode and 20 hours when using GPS.

Brooks Sherpa running shorts are best-sellers for good reason—their combination of comfort, pockets, function and price make them hard to beat.

The Brooks Sherpa 2-in-1 Shorts are available in 5” and 7” lengths so he can show off the quads or leave some up to the imagination. Stretchy and lightweight fabrics with super quick drying times wick moisture away and keep the airflow moving.

They have a soft, flat waistband that doesn’t rub or ride up, and the boxer-brief style liner has a side pocket to hold his phone or cards securely against the side of his leg while he works out.

With plenty of other storage options including mesh pockets on the back and an elastic key loop, the Brooks Sherpa 2-in1 Shorts can handle it all.

Every guy appreciates a quality pair of socks and Balega Hidden Comfort Socks are the perfect sock for any activity.

Soft and plush with plenty of cushion, these running socks use moisture-wicking fibers to keep him dry and comfortable as he logs the miles. If he's always annoyed with socks sliding down the back of his shoes, he'll love the extended heel tab that prevents slippage and protects the Achilles from blisters.

He won't want to wear anything else after you give him a pair of Vuori Sunday Performance Joggers.

These joggers combine running pants with lounge pants that look good on the run, at the coffee shop or at home. They're made from soft and stretchy performance fabric that fit most body shapes thanks to their athletic, tapered fit.

Elastic cuffs at the ankle will have him looking stylish, while a drop-in pocket on each hip and a zippered pocket on the left thigh will give him plenty of storage space.

The rabbit high country button-up isn't your typical plaid shirt. This breathable and lightweight running shirt can handle everything from hikes and runs to brewery tours and barbeques.

It's made from recycled polyester and spandex, which will keep him cool in warm temperatures and stretch with him as he moves. In addition to how good it will look on him, he'll love how soft and smooth the shirt feels against his skin.

These running sunglasses were made for fun runs, BBQs, bike rides or golfing.

With tons of colors, sizes and styles to choose from, goodr sunglasses are extremely affordable shades with premium features. Most have polarized lenses to prevent glare and protect from UVA/UVB rays, while lightweight, no-slip frames keep them from bouncing or sliding down your nose when you're running.

If you're looking for a gift he's guaranteed to love, it's hard to go wrong with a pair of goodr sunglasses.

If your dad or partner runs outside no matter the weather, the Cotopaxi Cielo Rain Jacket will keep him dry. This water-resistant running jacket has plenty of pockets placed exactly where you want them—two zippered hand pockets and a zippered chest pocket protect his essentials when he's out in the rain. If he's often running, hiking or walking in light rain, he'll love wearing the Cielo Rain Jacket with his best waterproof running shoes.

If your runner likes to go out running early in the morning or after the sun goes down, the Nathan LightBender RX is a great gift to give to make sure he is seen out on the road.

The LightBender RX is a durable and lightweight armband that lights up and switches between red, green and blue to optimize visibility in fog, snow or rain. It even lets you choose between blinking or steady light patterns depending on the situation.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery that recharges via USB, the Nathan LightBender RX is a versatile armband that is also sweatproof, waterproof and chafe-free.

If you’re tired of giving the runner in your life massages after his long runs, the Hyperice Hypervolt 2 percussion massager may be a worthy investment.

This amazing massage tool is on many runners' wish lists. Long-distance runners and anyone with stiff or tight muscles will love the five interchangeable heads the Hypervolt 2 comes with that lets you target every muscle.

Quiet Glide technology keeps the noise down so it doesn’t sound like a kitchen mixer, and built-in pressure sensors automatically adjust the speed to match your pressure to improve recovery.

Bluetooth pairing lets you connect to your phone to follow guided recovery routines and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives consistent and long-lasting power.

How We Picked the Best Gifts

With more than 45 years of experience, Fleet Feet is the expert in running (and gifting). What makes the perfect gift for a runner comes down to the personal experience, goals, preferences and style of that runner. At Fleet Feet, we have been helping runners pick out the right gear for decades, so we know a thing or two about making picking out the perfect gifts for them.

We use a combination of real-life use, quality of materials, seasonal trends and our own top-seller lists to pick out the best gifts. With all that in mind, we picked gear that lived up to our personal (and professional) expectations. Plus, as people who live and breathe running, we know what we would like to unwrap ourselves.

Standing Behind Our Picks

We picked the best gifts for men based on what we think will work for the most people in the most situations. If you buy a gift from us and you don’t love the way it looks, fits or performs, bring them back within 60 days for a full refund.

Plus, we offer free shipping on all orders over $99 on fleetfeet.com, and we’ll match a lower price from a qualifying retailer. That’s our Happy Fit Guarantee.