Gift guides · teenagers

Birthday gifts for 13–15 year olds

Honestly? Money, and the dignity of choosing themselves. Beyond that: hoodies, earbuds, skincare (yes, really — it's a whole thing), gig or match tickets, food-based treats. A voucher for where they actually shop beats a present.

The classic mistake: Anything that assumes they're still the kid you remember from two years ago. Two years is a geological era at this age.

Gifts that actually land

K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 3 Tennis Shoes ↗£112adidas Originals Older Kids GFX Tee (7-14Y) ↗£23Nike Sportswear Older Kids Tech Fleece Full Zip Hoodie (7-15Y) ↗£65Women's Eldon Long Sleeve T-shirt ↗£50Men’s Merino Wool Running Boxer Shorts – Grey ↗£35AeroPress GO Plus Travel Coffee Press ↗£89.95Montane Men's Protium Fleece Pull-On Jacket ↗£65Montane Men's Dart T-Shirt ↗£30Unisex Compression Running Socks ↗£30Tin of Nespresso® Compatible Coffee Pods ↗£14AeroPress GO Coffee Press ↗£49.95Women's Taran Jumper ↗£120

Real products from shops we read nightly, with a link straight to each one; where the shelf can't help yet, a link to a retailer search so you can still compare. Buying for family abroad? Inside the app these switch to shops in their country automatically.