Firestone Sisters Holiday Gift Guide: For HIM

It always seems hardest to think of great gifts for the men in our lives.  Don't know enough about gadgets, most of them don't wear jewelry, their faces fall when they open a box and it's another sweater or tie...

So we consulted with some of our hippest, coolest, manly men loved ones and friends to give you the best list of gifts the men in your lives will love!

Filson is a fantastic brand that marries that outdoor, manly vibe with refinement and fine craftsmanship.  Their luggage and their briefcases are a hit with men from all walks.

Every single man we've spoken to has said they want an iPad.....

The GoPro head camera let's your guy make his own action movies by strapping a small digital camera to his head.  Napper, Mary's husband wears his snowboarding, surfing and mountain biking and it accounts for hours of fun in instant replays, comparing technique and mockery.  And it gets you off the hook for having to stand there and film him... "babe, just ski down a bit and catch me going off that jump."

How about some super cool Steve McQueen inspired Persol sunglasses that fold up?

For the music lovers, the Numark Complete DJ Controller is pretty mind blowing and you can plug your iPod or iPhone right in and mix away.

If your guy is more retro, the Crosley Revolution Portable Turntable might be more up his alley.

For the wine buff, knock his socks off and splurge on the EuroCave Chamber Wine Cellar.  It holds 150 bottles of wine in temperature adjustable perfection.

Now for some nice wine to put in that new cellar...  Our friend Brandon who is a sommelier recommends a red and a white that can be purchased on this site: http://www.hitimewine.net/index.asp.

From Spain: Bodegas Lan 2004 Culmen Reserva Rioja- $59.95

WINE SPECTATOR 96 POINTS - "This beautiful modern red offers a velvety texture supported by ripe, well-integrated tannins and plenty of sweet toasty oak. Plum and boysenberry fruit is ripe and fresh. Very expressive, yet with great concentration. Mineral and tobacco notes add complexity. Powerful and complete. Drink now through 2025. 750 cases made"

DUMOL 07 “ISOBEL” CHARDONNAY RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY- $69.95

ROBERT PARKER 95 POINTS - "With highly committed proprietor Kerry Murphy and talented winemaker Andy Smith, DuMol continues to be one of the most reliable names in winedom for high quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Moreover, consumers should not overlook their top flight Viognier and blockbuster Syrahs. All of the Chardonnays are barrel-fermented and spend 18 months on their lees with monthly stirring. The percentage of new French oak used varies from around 45% to 55%.....As I reported in issue #180, the cool growing conditions in 2007 produced some of the finest Chardonnay fruit that winemaker Andy Smith had ever seen."

Every man could use a Leatherman.  And they'll think it is rugged and manly and be flattered even if they're not that sort...

Finally for stocking stuffers, the Dirty Dozen from VK Nagrani-- 12 pairs of socks picked out to suit the individual, is a great idea!

socks by VK Nagrani, Dirty Dozen $150