Groomsmen are tired of personalized flasks and other clichéd gifts for men. You’re much better off honoring your best men with something unique and thoughtful.
With that in mind, I’ve written a list of the best groomsmen gifts of 2026, drawing on my experience writing and updating over a dozen gift guides. I admit that some of these gift ideas are also in those other guides — I had to include our favorite multitool, for example — but even loyal CNN Underscored readers will find fresh, surprising presents in here. You can also scan our library of gift ideas for inspiration, including our roundup of the best gifts for men and favorite gifts of 2026.
Feidusun Polarized Retro Sunglasses
So you and the lads match on your big day
Matching sunglasses make for great groomsmen gifts because they ensure you and your buddies will look coordinated in group photos. CNN Underscored senior tech editor Mike Andronico likes these because they “tick off every box” he looks for in sunglasses despite their low price. “As someone who constantly loses their shades, I can't tell you how many pairs of these I've bought over the years — something I don't mind doing considering they're frequently on sale for less than $15 a pair,” he said.
