Gentlemen, gifting hiking boots can be tricky. Are you saying he needs to walk more? Luckily, Hoka’s Kaha 3 GTX ($240) isn’t just any boot. This is for the guy whose hikes are less “scenic stroll” and more “epic quest for the perfect vista that requires actual mountain goat skills.”

These aren’t just waterproof; they’re “GORE-TEX Invisible Fit” waterproof, which sounds like they’re magically shielded by tiny ninjas. They’ve got “toothy traction” because apparently regular traction is for amateurs. And the midsole? Sugarcane EVA. So, eco-friendly and bouncy – like hiking on happy candy. Durability is boosted to “long haul” levels, and there’s so much cushioning, impact will feel more like a gentle foot massage than actual ground contact. Gift the Hoka Kaha 3 GTX. Because when his legs give out after mile 10, at least his feet will still be smiling.