Christmas gifts for teen boys who say they want “nothing”: AirPods, Ridge, Allbirds, Alo, a Switch, power banks and UNO No Mercy. Partnerships disclosed.
Noise-cancelling AirPods Pro 2; the gift almost every teen boy will actually use daily.
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Slim Ridge wallet plus a MagSafe power bank; a grown-up upgrade from the Velcro wallet.
Ridge Wallet + Power Bank Kit
Light everyday sneakers he can slip on for school; machine-washable when they get trashed.
Allbirds Men's Tree Runner
Nintendo Switch OLED for gaming at home or on the go; the big-ticket gift of the year.
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Concert earplugs that protect hearing without muffling the music; small, cheap, actually useful.
Loop Experience 2 Earplugs
Pocket power bank with fast 45W charging; no more dead phone by 3rd period.
Anker Nano Power Bank 10K 45W
The Alo quarter-zip teen guys are wearing; heavyweight and clean-looking.
Alo Accolade 1/4 Zip Pullover
Matching Accolade sweats; pair with the quarter-zip for a full set.
Alo Accolade Sweatpant
Simple ribbed Alo beanie; an under-$80 stocking add-on he'll wear all winter.
Alo Notable Beanie
The ruthless UNO variant teens love for game nights with friends.
UNO Show 'em No Mercy
AirTags for keys, backpack, bike and wallet; great for the teen who loses everything.
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
Horween leather MagSafe back for a new iPhone; ages nicely and keeps the phone slim.
Nomad Horween Leather Back (iPhone)
Pocket massage gun for sore legs after practice; a solid pick for athletes.
Theragun Mini
Super-soft bamboo hoodie; the one he'll wear until it's taken off him for laundry.
Cozy Earth Men's Brushed Bamboo Hoodie
Sleek laptop backpack with padded sleeve; a step up for high school or college visits.
