John is a devout On Running shoe fan, and we can’t blame him. Unlike regular running shoes, the heels on this style fold down for easy packing (or for quick wear — you can slip ’em on and run out to get the mail), and elastic laces mean he won’t waste time on double-knotting.

If gripping fiction is his genre of choice, he’ll be eternally grateful you introduced them to this author, one of John’s favorites. (“Harlan is a master storyteller — and this is a really fun read,” John says.) It’s thrilling from the start, and it’ll have your recipient tearing through the pages to find out what happens at the end. Want a summary? “It’s the story of a young father who’s convicted of brutally murdering his 3-year-old son,” says John. “From the opening pages, we know he’s not a baby killer, but amid overwhelming grief — and some cooked-up bull-sh*t evidence — he accepts his fate. That is until five years later, when a visitor shares a photo that includes a blurry current image of what appears to be his son. This sets the stage for him to find his kid.”

To make sure he’s on his fitness A-game, John uses a tracker to monitor his sleep, strain, and performance data. The WHOOP is a screen-free band that can give the wearer feedback in real time, including information on heart rate, recovery, and so much more. You do have to pay for a membership to access all the benefits of the WHOOP (like personalized training plans or individual sleep routines), but it’s well worth the price if your giftee is an exercise enthusiast who wants to better understand their body.

If there’s such a thing as the perfect jogger, this is it: Each made from 20 recycled water bottles, these Mack Weldon pants are incredibly stretchy and soft, and look nice enough to wear outside the gym. Tapered legs create a sleek silhouette, and the water- and wrinkle-resistant fabric makes them the ultimate travel pant. John recently wore these during an early morning yoga session on our company retreat, and they were stretchy enough that they didn’t restrict his vinyasa flow. 

Speaking of pants, John takes golf attire pretty seriously, and these slacks from Redvanly meet his requirements, which means they’re really good. They look like trousers, but have a stretchy waistband that allows them to be pulled on like sweats. The fabric is sweat-wicking and allows for a full range of motion while swinging clubs or walking across the green.

You have to be well-insulated to climb glacier-covered mountains in Patagonia, which is why John wore this jacket throughout his and Katie’s trip in Argentina. Made from water-resistant material and filled with warm but lightweight insulation, this jacket is ideal for anyone who wants to stay cozy without a bulky layer impeding their movement.

If the man you’re shopping for is a bookworm, he’ll enjoy having an almost-infinite library at his fingertips in the form of a Kindle. A matte, glare-free screen means he can read no matter how sunny it is, and at night, he can adjust the screen to emit a warm amber light that’s easier on the eyes.

Giving your guy a time machine so he can go back and watch historic golfers on the green would be a dream, but this book is the next best thing. For more than 100 years, The New York Times has reported on the greatest and most memorable moments of the game. Containing exclusive photography and newspaper articles about everyone from Tiger Woods to Bobby Jones, this is the ultimate history lesson for any golfer.

Here’s an wearable tech alternative for those who prefer their wrists free. The Oura ring uses biometrics to give the wearer feedback on sleep performance, workouts, heart rate, and so much more. There’s a monthly subscription price in addition to the cost of the ring itself, though, so we recommend perhaps splitting the price of this one by making it a group gift.

In case you haven’t noticed, but John is a pretty diehard golf fanatic. (We’re certain you’ve noticed.) In honor of this year’s 124th U.S. Open, he’ll be donning this commemorative polo, which comes in three colors. If you’re looking for yet another golfer gift, this is ideal.

Imagine hitting the pickleball court with your partner and pulling out these sleek, coordinating paddles while your opponents look on in awe. Thrilling, right? Ace this Father’s Day with the gift of a pickleball set that comes with two paddles and balls, all of which will make your time on the court worthy of a slow-motion sports montage.

After an intense workout, you need to pull out the big guns to prevent (or relieve) soreness. While a large massage gun may look intimidating, it’s an amazing gift that’ll leave your recipient wondering how they lived without it. Percussive motion breaks up tension in stiff muscles, while heat and infrared LED lights boost its soothing power to leave the user feeling loosey-goosey in the best way possible.

John owns these tried-and-true pants in nearly every color. Not only are they extremely stretchy and wrinkle-resistant, they come in five inseam lengths, 13 different hues, and waist sizes from 28 to 46. They’re formal enough to wear to work with a button-down and stretchy enough to wear comfortable to an airport, but Molner stresses one thing: Always buy the classic fit. The slim fit apparently shows off a little too much…if you catch our drift.

A solid golf stroke starts from the ground up, which is why the right shoes are important. These spikeless ones from adidas look cool and modern, and have extra grippy soles to ensure that whoever is wearing them has solid footing, even on slippery or uneven terrain.

Speaking of that golf swing, it’s impossible to master if your range of motion is limited by a too-tight jacket. On the other hand, staying warm on the course is key to actually enjoying all 18 holes, which is why this vest is lined with cozy fabric and equipped with a four-way stretch to ensure maximum freedom of movement.

Aftershave has come a long way since Aqua Velva. This post-shave lotion from Aesop will soothe his skin rather than leave it with a burning sensation, like alcohol-based classics do. It’s infused with a subtle neroli scent that lingers on the skin, which we have a feeling you’ll love as much as he does.

No matter the destination, John almost always packs these pants by Free Fly in his suitcase. They dry quickly, don’t hold creases or wrinkles, and take up minimal space in a bag for easy traveling.

If there’s one thing John wears time and time again, it’s this exact sweater from Peter Millar. It’s sophisticated enough to wear on romantic date nights and has a professional look that works for boardroom meetings, while being comfortable enough to don all day. Made from a soft cotton blend, it comes in 11 different colors, so you’re bound to find the right one for him.

“Mack Weldon makes great boxer briefs,” John says approvingly. Made from ridiculously soft jersey, these boxer briefs hold everything in place without the legs rolling up or the waistband slipping down. They’re buttery soft and remain cool and comfortable all day long, too.

Golf clubs are a big purchase, which is why John invests in clubs he knows he’ll enjoy for years to come. These irons from PGX are supposed to be great for beginners and pros alike, which is why John is currently “testing” them out for himself.

In an ideal world, kids would send their parents photos from their events, travels, and more on a regular basis. But because we can’t always expect a text while those same kids are living their best lives on a tropical island, this digital photo frame will suffice. Through the Aura photo app, everyone in the family can send pictures to be displayed on this 10-inch digital frame from wherever they are. The images will automatically pop up in the frame and rotate like an old-fashioned slideshow, so they’ll never feel left out again.

A cluttered nightstand can lead to a cluttered mind, which is why we’re advocates for clearing away tangled and mangled wires (and unnecessary décor) from bedside tables. If your husband, partner, brother, friend, or father has fallen victim to a messy bedside setup, help him step up his game with this leather charging pad that can be used to juice up two devices at once, including phones, headphones, smartwatches, and more.

A watch is a timeless gift — pun fully intended. But smart watches aren’t for everyone, and John prefers to go analog on his wrist. Shinola, a Detroit-based company, creates gorgeous, built-to-last timepieces that are worth the investment. If you and other family members are looking for a gift to seriously wow your recipient, we suggest going in on this thing together.

Molner is a sucker for these sunglasses, which have a classic rectangular shape with a sleek wire frame that doesn’t feel heavy or bulky. The lenses are a light gray color that doesn’t distort your surroundings, and you can opt to add reading lenses if your partner normally wears cheaters. (No more having to double up on glasses, switch to contacts, or opt for clip-on shades.)

The pursuit of working out while on vacation or traveling just got a whole lot easier. Instead of relying on the hotel gym equipment, he can bring along this weighted jumprope to get his cardio in. The handles are equipped with Bluetooth, so they connect with an app to track his stats (like how many rotations per minute he achieves), or he can follow one of the more than 2,000 workouts available on the app. Plus, he’ll be able to pretend he’s Rocky Balboa while practicing his skipping technique.

If you really want to splurge, consider gifting the athletic dad in your life these leg sleeves. They use compression and massage to help reduce leg pain after exercise, but they can also be used before exercise as a warm-up experience. John uses his after a long day out on the golf course or an intense workout, swearing that they help keep him from getting sore the day after. You can also buy attachments to massage other parts of your body, like this one specially made for your hips.