We know—we’re not ready for summer to end either, but at least you can self-soothe during the (surprisingly good) Amazon Labor Day sale. Traditionally, retailers use Labor Day weekend to clear out their summer wares before the fall refresh. So, while you wait in traffic to get to your weekend destination, drop into Primeland to score savings from some of our favorite brands, including Lacoste, Sonos, Samsung, and Apple.
The Amazon Labor Day sale will be the last big deals event before Black Friday (unless another Prime Day is in the cards), so for now, we’ve scoured the virtual shelves to find the biggest price drops on gadgets, smart home tech, menswear and more.
The Best Labor Day Sales at Amazon, According to GQ
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Lacoste Short Sleeve Classic Pique Polo Shirt
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In This Guide
Style
Comfort Colors
Pocket Tee
If your summer tees are stained with sweat and surf, stock up on a handful of new ones this weekend.
Wrangler
13MWZ Cowboy Cut Original Fit Jeans
The Wrangler 13MWZ is the real-deal cowboy jean, cut straight from the rodeo circuit and tough enough to ride fence all day. High rise, zero stretch, full yee-haw energy.
Champion
Reverse Weave Hoodie
From streetwear obsessives to schlubby-stylish celebs to everyday dudes, the iconic Reverse Weave hoodie will forever be a top tier sweatshirt. The hearty cotton-blend fabric and classic cut come together in a way that countless brands are still trying beat.
Shoes
Havaianas
Flip Flops
Buying into fashion’s flip-flop propaganda? There’s a pair for every persuasion—including these classic rubber Havaianas. Lightweight, durable, and priced to sell, they’re an option that always makes sense.
Chaco
Z/1 Classic Sandal
The cool crunchy sandals you’ve seen on your avid hiking friends and in extremely stylish Japanese fashion circles.
Merrell
Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
A Labor Day MVP, the Moab 3 boot is an all-terrain beast with a reputation for comfort and grip. Lace up and go.
Cole Haan
Pinch Penny Loafer
It’s nigh impossible to flub an outfit with a pair of penny loafers, especially when these Cole Haan joints exist. And for this price on Labor Day? That’s what we call pinching pennies.
Watches
Timex
T2N647 Weekender Watch
An easy watch, at an easier price.
Seiko
Essentials Watch
A French luxury look for wayyyyyy, way less.
G-Shock
DW9052 Watch
Built to withstand pretty much any, uh, shock, this watch is a beast for keeping track of time.
Timex
Marlin Chronograph Watch
You don’t need to be a racecar driver to own a chronograph.
Grooming
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Cleanser (Fragrance Free)
Cetaphil is a long-time GQ favorite, and this face wash was designed for folks with sensitive skin, oily, and combination skin types.It’s fragrance free, hypoallergenic, and as much as we love our bougie face cleansers, this basic formula gets the job done.
Baxter of California
Deep Clean Shampoo
Is this the best shampoo in the world? Some GQ testers think so (including yours truly). The formula uses apple cider vinegar and ginseng to keep your hair and scalp clean. Gentle on the hair but strong enough to use once or twice a week, a single bottle can last you up to six months.
Shark
Ionic Hair Dryer
We always check to see if Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryer is on sale, and it never is. Still, if you can settle for the second-best, this ionic, fast-drying blower is a worthy alternative.
Waterpik
Aquarius Water Flosser
If your hatred of dental floss is killing your gums, then stop wrangling with floss and upgrade to a water flosser.
Tech
Apple
iPad Pro 11″ (M4)
It may not be a huge discount, but it might be enough to get you off the fence and into the best tablet in the world. With Apple’s new M4 chip and an Ultra Retina XDR Display, it easily outpaces most laptops. The screen and chip are so good some people are even using this tablet for video editing.
Bose
SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II)
This Bose speaker offers big, multi-directional sound that you can pick up and take with you.
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones
Not only are these the most comfortable headphones on Amazon, but they also offer stellar sound, ANC, and spatial audio tech. And with this Labor Day discount, they have a much more reasonable price tag than normal.
Sonos
Beam Gen 2
You don’t need to be a full-on Sonos household to benefit from this smart and powerful soundbar—though you may become one after this purchase. With Dolby Atmos sound, this smart speaker enhances dialogue, music, and action so you can hear it all.
Luggage
Herschel
Novel Duffle Bag
The Herschel Novel Duffel is simple, good-looking, and sized just right for a quick getaway. It’s got plenty of room for a long weekend’s worth of clothes, plus a separate shoe compartment to keep things tidy. Clean lines, classic design, and built to hold up trip after trip.
Delsey
Helium Aero Hardside Expandable Luggage
One of the sleekest hardsiders on the ‘Zon, this piece has enough room for all your gear, plus an expandable zipper for making some extra room for souvenirs.
Bagsmart
Toiletry Bag
A dopp kit can be a cherished piece of your traveling kit, but it can also just be this affordable toiletry bag you copped on Amazon during Labor Day a well-reviewed one, at that (4.7 stars from 17,000 reviews!).
Travel Pro
Platinum Elite Hardside Expandable Carry-on
When this bag comes up against other carry-ons in the overhead, it puts its elbows out. Go ahead and scroll past the budget spinners on the ‘Zon and invest in a bag that will actually last.
