You’d follow him to the ends of the earth, as long as he doesn’t bring his stinky gym bag along. Upgrade him to a genteel carryall instead.

Available at willleathergoods.com, $350.

Most days you like to keep him on his toes. Today you’re playing nice. The Swedish brand’s latest boat shoe has a sole that mimics a foot massage with every step.

Available at tretorn.com, $65.

He’s got selective hearing when it comes to the phrase “please, turn it down.” The Bluetooth-enabled speaker is plenty reason to pump up the volume.

Available at logitech.com, $150.

Freeman’s Sporting Club founder Sam Buffa has been propagating manly style since he launched a menswear barbershop/boutique in downtown NYC in 2007. The latest export? A cypress- and tar-noted candle inspired by his California childhood.

Available at freemanssportingclub.com, $55.

You may never see eye to eye on style, but you can get a little closer if you work your way from the ankles up. Start with four pairs sure to put his gym socks to shame.

Available at richer-poorer.com. Use promo code DAD2012 to get four pairs of socks, a gift box, and free shipping for $40.

The peppery, earthy brew may put hair on his chest, but there’s no need to drink like a barbarian. Slip this into his hands come Sunday and make bloody marys together.

Available at astorwines.com, $75.

Your picture-loving papa would never shell out for a camera accessory this stylish. Which is precisely why you should do it for him.

Available at kaufmann-mercantile.com, $158.

You know what they say about pizza (even when it’s bad, it’s good). On the other hand, a goof-proof conversion kit is compatible with just about any kettle grill on the market.

Available at kettlepizza.com, $130-$270.

Reel him in with good, old-fashioned craftsmanship. The colored string and leather bracelets are made in the USA using real fishhooks.

Available at formfunctionform.com, $65.

Whoopee cushions and Play-Doh are for the weekends, er, kids. Thinking men need playtime, too. This putty-filled tin is worthy of any grown-up cubicle or corner office.

Available at restorationhardware.com, $14.

Gifting a smooth operator? Meet him halfway with face products to bring out his softer side.

Available at renskincare.com, $28-$45.

There’s nothing better than a father-son duo. Except a father-son duo wearing matching outfits. Gift young dads and their mini-mes corresponding styles.

Available at olch.com, $52-$130.

If you had a dime for every time he went on a frantic search for lost keys, he’d probably lose his keys in your giant pile of dimes. Keep a genius switch cover in plain view if you know what’s good for you both.

Available at amazon.com, $30.

It’s funny, because it’s true (his words, not yours). Disarm him (and nosy neighbors) with Reed Wilson’s smart-ass welcome mat.

Available at thefutureperfect.com, $50.

You love that he’s a handyman. You hate the grime that goes along with it. The soap dish/nail brush combo cleans up his act.

Available at kontextur.com, $30.

In his house, gadgetry is next to godliness. Indulge his power-tool issues with a plug-in that ticks off energy consumption in watts, carbon dioxide, or dollars spent.

Available at belkin.com, $30.

You’ve never been one to hate the player. Instead, take him to task the old-fashioned way with Celestine Pueringer’s antique-style dominoes, which are preworn and housed in their own carpet bag pouch.

Available at shipandshape.com, $45.

Dandies make great daddies, too. Give the dapper gent in your life a classic rain accessory.

Available at mrporter.com, $60.

Gifting him a stylish chambray shirt? Not so novel. Gifting him a stylish chambray shirt that guarantees a free book goes to a child in need somewhere in the United States? That’s priceless.

Available at readsclothingproject.com, $165.

Boys have forts. Men have man caves. Or man caves that look like forts.

Available at fieldcandy.com, $765.

Directions not his forte? A fused maple and Indian rosewood compass appeals to his love of design and keeps him on course.

Available at joeyroth.com, $75.

A lazy Sunday gift you can get behind — and likely kick him out of every chance you get.

Available at shophorne.com, $228.

There comes a time in every man’s life when he graduates from Bud Light (and opening it with the nearest lighter) to Budweiser (and opening it with a beautiful tool like this one).

Available at jackspade.com, $110.

Whether he has a green thumb, it’s nice to know he can keep random thoughts and crass observations close at hand in classic notebooks.

Available at fieldnotesbrand.com, $24.

Here’s the best thing to hit his toolshed since that apron illustrated to look like he isn’t wearing pants. (That’s a joke, people.) If this doesn’t count as a home improvement, nothing will.

Available at bestmadeco.com, $58.