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What to buy for a teen boy (16/17)?

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Keepingitmoving · 15/10/2025 18:54

Off the back of a really helpful post for what teen girls are asking for this year, i wonder if anyone has any good suggestions for teen boys about 16/17?

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CoffeeChocolateWine · 15/10/2025 19:14

Definitely following this one for ideas. My DS is turning 17 next month so double whammy!

He loves sports including golf, football and gym which fortunately lend themselves pretty well for ideas.

Other than that, I know he’d love some aftershave. He pointed out a particular YSL one at the airport over the summer but I need to work out which one it was!

Clothes/trainers - particular Nike
Nice belt
Still loves funky lighting in his room!

CoffeeChocolateWine · 15/10/2025 19:17

Last year, he asked for things like AirPods (refurbished), chain necklace, tracksuit, dart board, JD Sports vouchers.

This year he’s getting driving lessons for birthday.

Kittkats · 15/10/2025 20:04

Gym shark water bottle
Oura ring
lego
jordan 1s
clothes

Forgottenmyphone · 16/10/2025 07:13

iets frans hoodie
Nike beanie
Garmin Forerunner
Von Dutch cap
Simon Air game
Mini fridge
Dior Sauvage body spray
Toastie/waffle maker

BearSoFair · 18/10/2025 17:25

Mine still hasn't outgrown Lego so the Lego Gameboy is top of his list this year!

Placemarking for other ideas to go with it

clarrylove · 18/10/2025 17:28

I would say provisional licence and driving lessons.

PigletJohn · 18/10/2025 17:29

You need to ask.

He is growing up so fast that in a few months time it will be something different.

Maybe something he wants but can't afford.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 18/10/2025 17:30

Mine is still a huge scruff bag, but is begining to develop a liking for Jo Malone and Tommy Hilfiger, by way of his older cousin. I gave him a sample of Pomegranate Noir spray for his birthday last month, for Christmas I’m thinkibg either a bigger Pomegranate Noir, or their samples selection box.

BreakfastOfWaffles · 18/10/2025 17:32

Mine would like some Corsair headphones, a new desk chair and a big box of crisps he likes that you can only usually buy in corner shops!

triplechoc · 18/10/2025 17:40

Aftershave - Armani Stronger With You Intensely
Calvin Klein underwear
New dart board and darts
Box of After Eights (requested)
A meter of Pringles (tradition)
Probably some shower gel or similar
He plays cricket, so usually some useful cricket based stocking fillers - practice balls, pants/socks/guards, glove inners.
Slippers

Trying not to buy stuff for the sake of it, I find it hard to get used to him not having a big pile of stuff!

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