Yes, it wasn't your duty to shop for best man gifts, but here you are, nearing to your ends wit searching for the perfect gift for your groom's best buddy. Since your groom had requested that you do the shopping for him, and you had obligingly nod to his request because you know how bad he is in choosing gifts (him giving you a handkerchief on your birthday, come to think of it), stop complaining about it. Besides, it is not as hard as you think it is.

- Think like a he

Remove pink in your mind and everything that is cuddly and soft. Men hate these (and don't be offended, lady). You may hear your bridesmaids sighing with delight for a silver plated Hello Kitty (if there's any), but you can never expect it from the best man and groomsmen. So, the first tip in best man gifts hunt challenge is to think like him. Think what makes a man tick. One of course is those that will strike his childhood fancies or those that will shoot up his hormones. In short, "men will be boys" and "men will be men."

What are the lines of best man gifts under the men will be boys category? There's baseball memorabilias or choo choo trains. Although the latter makes perfect ring bearer gifts, big guys will appreciate it -- even more.

Under the men will be men category, there's a Zippo lighter with a lady in a string bikini (or none at all) sticker design. Or, for men will be men less the libido, you can purchase liquor flasks or hip flasks, pocket watches or magic wallets. If the groomsman is a corporate person, he'll greatly appreciate it if you will give him a pair of cufflinks, business card holders, money clips or crosspens. To make him feel totally manly and handsome, why not buy a personalized cigar humidor?

We all know that men loves beer. A glasswear for his cold, tasty beer will be received with great pleasure and excitement. Glasswear may be in a form of a sexy-shaped beer mug or a beer boot.

A poker and casino supplies would also make a fun groomsmen and best man gift. During their for boys only hang-out they can simulate casino poker playing inside one of a friend's home, while drinking beer and enjoying boxes of pizza.

- Go for silver, please

As for colors, never buy bright and pastel colors. Always go black or silver. Although black would really look elegant in any types of best man gifts, a silver colored item will look much more elegant and perfect for your wedding.

Other colors to consider are natural wood-like color or finish such as maple and oakwood colors. You can also settle for hues under the navy blue and gray category. Remember, men want it plain and laidback as they don't want to be branded girly by sporting things in pastels.

Just follow these tips and you wouldn't go wrong. The key here is to think that you are buying a gift for someone, and putting your shoe into theirs to purchase the perfect gift.