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StyleAdidas Retools One of Its Most Iconic Street Shoes with a Trail-Inspired Build
A founding father of streetwear toughens up with hiking-boot DNA and a pair of down-to-earth colorways.
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MotoringDid Subaru Just Inadvertently Confirm the Car Everyone Wants?
New trademark filings and Subaru’s participation in one of Japan’s revered motorsports leagues says a lot.
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AudioSpotify Quietly Gets Serious About Desktop Hi-Fi with This Audiophile Feature
For music lovers who want the purest listening experience when at home.
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MotorcyclesHarley-Davidson’s Coolest Motorcycle Is Quietly Ridiculously Affordable Right Now
Assuming you aren’t obsessed with “new bike smell,” here’s your chance to bag an unreal deal on a great-looking, hyper-capable ride.
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MotoringThis Sleek Sci-Fi-Worthy Camper Could Totally Change the Travel Trailer Game
Skydream’s ambitious caravan design aims to make towing more accessible to all with added smarts and tons of tech.
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TechYour iPhone Is Getting a Simple Upgrade to Extend Its Battery Life
The next important software update is right around the corner.
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FootwearVans Took Its Most Low-Key Sneaker and Gave It a Bold Upgrade
The Pearlized Premium Classic Slip-On Shoe combines elaborate detailing, lived-in aesthetics and classic Off the Wall style.
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Today in GearA Top Yeti Competitor Just Launched an All-American Lineup of Elite Coolers
Don’t worry about warm beer this 4th with Pelican’s latest.
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WatchesBreitling’s New Navitimer Is the Perfect Blend of Modern and Retro Watchmaking
The world’s most iconic pilot’s watch pays tribute to a symbol of the golden age of commercial aviation with an absolutely stunning design.
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OutdoorsA Rising EDC Brand’s Ultra-Thin Performance Knife Is Triple Trouble in All the Right Ways
Thinner and lighter than other knives in its class, this high-end cutting tool comes in a trio of configurations, each unique in its own way.
Motoring
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SUVs & TrucksJeep Is Readying Its Wrangler-Based Tacoma Rival for a Six-Speed Rematch
The automaker’s pickup truck lost its stick shift last year, though that seems set to change based on reports from the Easter Safari.
Watches
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Automatic WatchesA Beloved Swiss Brand Just Launched Its Most Convenient, User-Friendly Watch to Date
Best known for its multi-tools, Victorinox has a healthy ecosystem of timepieces, as well. But this new addition marks a major first.
Outdoors & EDC
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SneakersOne of Vans’ Most Unconventional Sneakers Gets a Seriously Rugged Outdoor Heritage Update
You’d never expect this classic British dress shoe to be so capable outdoors, but the Off the Wall brand made it work.
Tech
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AppleYour Apple Watch Quietly Got a Neat New Ability
It’s a small but noteworthy improvement to one of the watch’s most-used apps.
Food & Drink
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GrillingIkea’s Deceptively Versatile Cast-Iron Favorite Is Finally Available in the U.S.
The Swedish furniture giant’s new collection is small but mighty — and the star of the show has already earned a devoted following in other markets.
Style & Travel
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SneakersNike’s Discounted Military “Surplus” Sneaker Is the Bargain of Its Massive Sale
Inspired by tactical clothing designed to blend in, this Swoosh shoe stands out.
Living
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Knives & Multi-ToolsBenchmade’s Unexpected New Knives Might Actually Be Its Most Useful Ever
The brand best known for EDC folders and tough outdoor fixed blades turns its attention to even more ubiquitous cutting tool styles.
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