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“Know Your Stuff”: The Rise of Super Shoes
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Watches
Casio Time Travels Back to the ’80s for One of Its Best Retro Watches Yet
You don’t have to worry about disturbing the space-time continuum with this take on Marty McFly’s iconic timepiece.
By Sean Tirman
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Today in Gear
Apple Stealthily Just Made Its MacBooks and iPads Even Better
No keynote required. The tech giant just unleashed its upgraded flagship devices.
By Gear Patrol
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Watches
Japan’s Most Hyped Affordable Watch Brand Dresses Up a Classic
Kurono Tokyo elevates its triple calendar watch with several meticulous refinements, giving it a luxury appearance beyond its approachable price.
By Brad Lanphear
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Watches
Did This Iconic Brand Just Release Its Most Impressive Watch Ever?
This won’t be easy to top.
By Johnny Brayson
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Motoring
This Sorely Missed Japanese Sedan Could Be Making a Sporty Comeback
Mazda is readying a new four-door concept for this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Could it be a new Mazda6?
By Chris Chin
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Style
Oakley Boldest Frames of the Year Trace Back to an Iconic Pair from the 1990s
The brand teams up with Swarovski to give new meaning to the term “crystal clear,” updating a pair of sunglasses inspired by the archive.
By Jack Seemer
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Footwear
This Is the Cleanest Adidas Samba Sneaker Ever Built. It’s Probably Not What You Expect
The Three Stripes brand’s most iconic soccer footwear joins the ranks of timeless white sneakers in an unexpected way.
By Sean Tirman
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Outdoors
Civivi Radically Updates a Traditional Minimalist Japanese Knife Without Breaking the Bank
Originating in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture before the turn of the century, the higonokami friction folder packs plenty of history.
By Steve Mazzucchi
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Motoring
Did Mercedes Just Reveal Its Look for the Next Decade?
Stuttgart could be reviving Art Deco styling for its next-generation of automobiles and the new S-Class may be the first to receive it.
By Chris Chin
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Motorcycles
This Striking New Motorcycle Is as Powerful as It Is Approachable to Ride
Stark’s Varg SM has arrived touting a svelte construction, stump-pulling torque and and street-ready hooligan manners.
By Gray Van Dyke
Motoring
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SUVs & Trucks
One of Porsche’s Most Promising Compact SUVs Just Joined a Decades-Old Tradition
The German automaker has unveiled a shocking new GTS model that brings an impressive 563-horsepower performance overhaul.
By Gray Van Dyke
Watches
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Affordable Watches
Many of Timex’s Coolest Watches Are Ridiculously Affordable Right Now
Timex is getting a super early jump on Black Friday by giving 30% off on watches like the new Weekender chronograph and a deep-cut M79 color.
By Brad Lanphear
Outdoors & EDC
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Boots
Clarks’ Timeless Desert Boot Celebrates 75 Years with a Rugged Custom Update
The quintessential take on this iconic footwear style gets a refined, all-weather redux courtesy of the Japanese style mavens at Beams.
By Sean Tirman
Tech
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Home Hi-Fi
The Ultimate Blu-ray Release of 2025 Is Really a Killer ’90s Physical Media Flex
From packaging details to an increasingly rare format re-release, this upcoming special edition is somehow both more on brand and on trend than ever.
By Ben Bowers
Food & Drink
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Grilling
This New Live-Fire Oven Can Do Everything a Grill Can Do and So Much More
This new high-end oven brings together refined performance and design for an unforgettable cooking experience, all from the comfort of home.
By Hayley Helms
Style & Travel
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Bags & Luggage
This Is the Best L.L.Bean Tote Bag Released in Decades, by a Mile
L.L.Bean paired Scotland’s most respected tweed with leather detailing for the brand’s most luxurious bag since the 1990s.
By Brad Lanphear
Living
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Knives & Multi-Tools
Victorinox and La Marzocco Just Released the First Multi-Tool for Coffee Lovers
The enthusiasm for coffee and EDC knows no bounds … and now, we have the ideal multi-tool for both.
By Hayley Helms
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The 25 Whiskeys You Need to Try Before You Die
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