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Best 16th Birthday Gifts for Boys

by C.D. Crowder

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Sweet 16 is normally associated with girls. However, boys also celebrate their 16th birthday. Buying gifts for a boy's 16th birthday is sometimes more difficult than shopping for girls. Fortunately, if you know anything about boys' interests, you have a great place to start. There are a wide variety of gifts, including personalized gifts, that make perfect 16th birthday gifts. Look at the article below to learn about the best 16th birthday gifts for boys.

16th Birthday Gifts for Boys:

  1. Clothing: Teen boys like clothes and shoes. Look at their role models and their current style. These are the types of clothes and shoes they would like best. Turning 16 is a major milestone in a boy's life. Being able to celebrate in style can be the best gift you can give. Teen boys like shirts with team logos, band names, funny sayings and symbols of their hobbies on the front. Sneakers and boots are popular shoes for guys. Leather and suede coats are perfect for teen guys.

  2. Games: Many teen boys enjoy video games. With the arrival of age 16, new game consoles or the latest video game they've been wanting are appropriate gifts. This gives them something they can do alone, with family or with friends. Both hand-held and regular consoles are good ideas. If you're purchasing a new console, look for bundle packages that come with the console, controller and at least one game. Boys also enjoy game tables. Pool or foosball tables make great gifts. Combination game tables are also good ideas and often include pool, foosball and air hockey.

  3. Electronics: Teen boys often enjoy electronics such as MP3 players, wireless headphones and computers. Digital photo frames make great gifts to store pictures of a 16th birthday party. Cell phones are also popular gifts for a boy turning 16. If the boy already has a cell phone, consider accessories such as Bluetooth headsets and cell phone cases.

  4. Personalized gifts: Wrist and pocket watches are unique gifts that can be engraved with a short phrase or date. Possible engravings may include the boy's birthday or a personal message. Blankets, notebooks and fake road signs are also perfect gifts to personalize with a date, personal message or the boy's favorite saying or phrase.

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