If you’re stumped on what to get that special man in your life this holiday season — and know he doesn’t need another tie or pair of reindeer boxers — why not listen to the experts? A handful of local stores recently gave The Royal Gazette a sneak peak into some of the latest and greatest items in store — from a high-tech camera, to a book that’s sure to inspire. Read on to get some inspiration ...

Golf lovers are likely to be happy with this playful Golf Caddy Bag cheese board ($112), available from Pulp and Circumstance. It comes with all you need for a night of casual entertaining, including cheese knives, cutting board and wine bottle opener.

The latest Go Pro Hero 3 is being hailed as the world’s most versatile camera. Not only can it be used to film your next snowboarding or hiking adventure, it also can be taken underwater to depths of 200 ft. The silver model costs $389, while the black model includes a mount and has a higher mega pixel and will run you $489. Both additions are considered hot ticket items for the man in your life and are available at The Complete Office in Hamilton.

For the stylish and confident guy in your life, Gibbons Company’s Kenneth Cole’s Reflective shoes ($118) will be all the rage this season. The shoes have a glow in the dark quality so you’re bound to stand out if ever the strobe lights hit you in a club. Described as being “classy and edgy at the same time”, they also come in electric blue.

A Long Walk to Freedom ($23.75), a novel about the inspiring life story of Nelson Mandela, is expected to be a massive seller this holiday season, considering the beloved politicians recent passing last week. Men may be able to relate to some of the struggles he experienced and will be challenged and encouraged by how he managed to overcome such obstacles. Part of the book was actually written by Mr Mandela himself, while he was behind bars on Robben Island in South Africa; he buried his writings underground and was able to retrieve them after his release. The book is available at Bookmart at Brown & Company.

There are a million different kinds of sweaters out there, but if you’re looking for something stylish, comfortable and lightweight this sweater from MINE Apparel has you covered this windy season. Made from a fine gauge fabric, known as Casherelle, the piece comes in a host of colours including purple, charcoal and light grey, burgundy, black, navy and light blue. The best part is it’s currently on sale for $59.99 at Gibbons Company.

Christmas present don’t always have to be serious, so why not inspire a laugh or two with these quirky and fun items from Waldo Pancake. The line is filled with inexpensive, yet practical gifts, such as a mini lunch box ($18), biscuit tin ($18) and manly flask ($21) for anyone looking for a lighthearted way to show you care. The items are available at Pulp and Circumstance.