Activewear Gifts for Him: What to Buy Each Type of Guy

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Gifts he will wear, not store.

Four types of guy, four ready sets, all in stock. Every set clears free shipping.

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Buy him one worn out favorite, replaced with a better version. That beats a novelty gift every time. Activewear is the safest category for men who say they want nothing, because he already wears it weekly. Below are four types of guy, one ready set for each, and every set ships free because each one clears $75.

Guess his size without asking

Size is the only real risk with clothing gifts, and you can solve it in a minute. Check the tag on a tee he wears constantly and buy that size in tees, hoodies and crews. For polos, joggers and layers, check a polo or jogger he owns. If a piece sits between sizes, our guide on sizing up or down settles it.

The golfer

A polo, a short and a hat is the whole round. The Steven Polo in Brew is the shirt, the Drew Short in Light Grey is the bottom, and the Ryder Hat in White finishes it. For a longer list of golf gifts, see our guide to gifts for golfers.

01The golfer

Steven PoloBrewThe shirt. Brew is a warm neutral that works on the course and at the clubhouse.

$76

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Drew Short 7 InchLight GreyThe short. A 7 inch inseam with four way stretch for the full 18.

$55

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Ryder HatWhiteThe cap. White, clean, and it goes with all of the above.

$40

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Golfer set: polo, short and hatThree pieces in one click, pick his size. Total $171.

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The gym regular

He wears the same three things to lift and he knows it. The Alec Jogger in Black, the Tim Tee in Night Grey and the Alec Crew in Black replace all three. If he asks about the pant, our joggers versus sweatpants guide has the answer.

02The gym regular

Alec JoggerBlackThe pant. Black, easy to move in, and good for lifting, travel and the couch.

$89

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Tim TeeNight GreyThe tee. A performance fit that wicks and does not cling.

$46

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Alec CrewBlackThe layer. A crew he can wear to the gym, then to get food after.

$85

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Gym set: jogger, tee and crewThree pieces in one click, pick his size. Total $220.

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The guy who says he has enough

This is the easy one. His tee has holes at the hem and he has not noticed. Buy two plain tees and a cap. The Nick Tee in Black and the Nick Tee in White are the basics, and the Ryder Hat in Black is the cap. Not sure how many tees he owns? How many T-shirts should a man own covers it.

03The guy who says he has enough

Nick TeeBlackThe one he wears weekly, replaced with a better version.

$45

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Nick TeeWhiteThe white one. It makes the black one look newer.

$45

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Ryder HatBlackThe cap. Everyone has a worn out one.

$40

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Plain set: two tees and a capThree pieces in one click, pick his size. Total $130.

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The guy who travels and layers

He is the one who packs light and still gets cold on the plane. The Alec Quarter Zip in Blue and the Kevin Vest in Black give him two ways to layer, and the James Jogger in Tan covers the flight. Read the men's quarter zip guide before you buy.

04The guy who travels and layers

Alec Quarter ZipBlueThe zip. A slim collar that works over a polo or a tee.

$98

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Kevin VestBlackThe vest. Core warmth with no sleeves, so he can still swing and pack light.

$78

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James JoggerTanThe pant. Tan, stretch, and no pinch on a long flight.

$89

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Layer set: quarter zip, vest and joggerThree pieces in one click, pick his size. Total $265.

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Gift by price

Need a budget? Here is every piece in the sets, sorted by price. For a court lover, the pickleball gift guide has its own ladder.

Buying for the team or the office instead? See when to order custom company apparel for holiday delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good activewear gift for a man?

A tee, a jogger or a crewneck he will wear weekly. Pick a plain color like black, white or grey, so it fits what he already owns and does not need a tag explaining it.

What do you buy a guy who says he wants nothing?

Buy a better version of something he already wears, like a plain black tee or a clean cap. He will use it the first week, which a novelty gift never does.

How do I pick the right size for a gift?

Check the size tag on a tee he wears often and buy that size. For bottoms and layers, check a jogger or quarter zip he already owns, since sizing varies by garment.

What are good gifts for men who work out?

A performance tee, a jogger and a crewneck cover a full week of workouts. Pair them with a cap and he has a complete set that works in the gym and out.

Is there free shipping on gifts?

Yes, PILLAR ships free over $75. Every ready set in this guide clears that line, so the shipping is covered once you add a full set.