Leather Gifts for Him: Ideas for Christmas, Anniversaries and Birthdays

The best leather gifts for him are the ones that suit the way he already dresses. A leather jacket or a pair of leather Chelsea boots works across everyday outfits, smart-casual dressing and weekends, which makes either one a practical choice for Christmas, an anniversary or a birthday.

This guide covers leather gifts for men by style, how to choose the right piece for him, and how to get his size right without giving the surprise away.

Shopping for Christmas? Some of our men's shoes are handcrafted to order, so order early to allow extra time.

Sizes, availability and delivery times can change, so check the product page before you order.

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For the Man Who Lives in Jeans: The Leather Bomber

A bomber is the easiest leather jacket to wear. The ribbed waist and cuffs give it a relaxed shape that works with jeans, chinos and most of what's already in his wardrobe. It goes over a T-shirt in spring, a knit in autumn and a hoodie at the weekend.

The Saint Arduin black washed leather bomber jacket has a spread collar, ribbed waist and cuffs, two zipped pockets and a cotton and taffeta lining. It also comes in chocolate brown, available up to XXL.

For the Man with an Edge: The Leather Biker Jacket

If he likes a jacket that makes a statement, a biker is the classic choice. It looks best with simple pieces underneath: a plain T-shirt, dark jeans and boots.

The Saint Harley chocolate nappa leather biker jacket has a snap collar, zipped cuffs with strap detail, an angled chest pocket and two zipped side pockets.

For the Smart Dresser: The Cafe Racer

A cafe racer has a straight zip and a small snap collar, which makes it the neatest leather jacket for smarter outfits. It works over an Oxford shirt or a fine knit, with chinos or dark tailored trousers.

The Saint Agostino olive cafe racer jacket is made from hand-painted calf leather, with a snap collar and four zipped pockets.

Not sure which jacket style suits him? Our guide to men's leather jacket styles and fit compares each one side by side, with real size measurements.

Leather Chelsea Boots for Everyday and Smart-Casual Wear

Chelsea boots slip on and off with elastic side panels, and they work with jeans at the weekend and tailored trousers at work.

The Saint Tomas navy leather Chelsea boots are made from navy milled leather with a leather lining, a padded leather insole, a pull tab and elasticated sides. Navy pairs well with grey, white and blue denim.

For a warmer tone, the Saint Andrés brown vachetta leather Chelsea boots have a two-tone brown finish, a leather lining and elasticated panels on both sides. For a deeper brown, try the Saint Lucien brown leather Chelsea boots.

Unsure whether he'd prefer black or brown? Our guide to black vs brown Chelsea boots can help. For advice on wearing them with smarter outfits, read our guide to whether Chelsea boots are formal.

For the Man Who Has Everything: Sunglasses

If he already has a jacket and boots, sunglasses are a practical non-leather gift that still feels considered.

The Saint G Obsidian Noir black sculpted sunglasses have a high-gloss black frame, polarised smoke-tinted lenses with UV protection, and a silver inlay on the arms. They come with a Saint G box, a microfibre cleaning sleeve and a velvet pouch.

For a softer shape, the Onyx Drift black sunglasses have a black acetate frame and polarised lenses, with the same box, sleeve and pouch. Browse the full range of sunglasses.

Leather Anniversary Gifts for Him

Leather is traditionally associated with a couple's third wedding anniversary, which makes a leather jacket or a pair of leather Chelsea boots a thoughtful way to mark the occasion.

• If he wears a jacket most days, a leather bomber or cafe racer is a gift he'll reach for often.

• If he dresses smart-casual, a pair of leather Chelsea boots works for dinners out and everyday wear alike.

• If you'd like something he can wear straight away, choose a classic colour, such as black or brown, that goes with what he already owns.

The same ideas work for birthdays, Valentine's Day and Father's Day. A leather gift suits any occasion when it matches his style.

How to Get His Size Right Without Asking

The hardest part of buying clothes or shoes as a gift is the size. Here's how to get it right without spoiling the surprise.

For a leather jacket:

1. Borrow a jacket he wears often and that fits him well.

2. Lay it flat and measure the chest (armpit to armpit, then double it), the back length (collar seam to hem) and the sleeve.

3. Compare those numbers with the size table on the product page. Leather jackets are cut differently by style, so don't rely on the size label alone.

For Chelsea boots:

1. Check the size printed inside a pair of shoes or boots he wears regularly.

2. Note whether it's a UK or EU size. The Chelsea boots in this guide are listed in EU sizes 40 to 44.

3. Check our size guide to convert, and read the product page before you order.

Still unsure? A classic shape in black or brown, such as a bomber jacket or brown Chelsea boots, is the safest choice.

Ordering Leather Gifts for Christmas

Christmas is the busiest time of year for deliveries, so it pays to order early. We ship on weekdays, excluding public holidays, and some men's shoes are handcrafted to order, so allow extra time for these. Read our shipping and exchange policy before you order, so you know how delivery and exchanges work.

Find the right gift in our men's leather jackets, men's Chelsea boots and sunglasses collections.