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FootwearNike’s Refined Take on Its Most Iconic Shoe Looks Like an Instant Classic
Already a bestseller, the reissue of Nike’s original design gets a sophisticated new look, courtesy of premium materials and heritage style.
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Watches8 Affordable Royal Oak Alternatives That Aren’t Swatches (and Can Actually Be Worn on the Wrist)
This octet of affordable watches will cure your Royal Pop envy.
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AudioA Heritage Japanese Hi-Fi Brand Just Got More Serious About Home Theater
It promises a way superior sound than your old soundbar.
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Food & DrinkOne of America’s Oldest Beer Brands Ceases Production After 177 Years
It’s last call for a legendary beer brand dating back almost two centuries.
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OutdoorsA Rising Knife Brand Drops Arguably Its Best-Looking, Most Compelling Folder Yet
The combo of features and functionality in Work Sharp’s latest precision-machined release is incredibly rare.
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Motorcycles11 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now
Small-bore cruisers, exotic flat-trackers and breathtaking six-cylinder concept bikes push the bounds of internal combustion.
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Tech11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.
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Outdoors13 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
A memorable week for Buck, Ka-Bar, Leatherman and CRKT brings several extraordinary releases to the table.
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MotorcyclesHonda’s Most Affordable, Approachable Street Moto Just Became Its Most Irresistible, Too
The red brand’s fan-favorite small wonder now looks better than ever thanks to some spirited new treatments.
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WatchesSwatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop: The Good, the Bad and the Polarizing
The broader Gear Patrol staff weighs in on the release of Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop.
Motoring
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SubaruSubaru’s Manual Enthusiast Sedan Is Getting Back to Its Best
The WRX continues to claw its way back from a rough 2025 thanks to revised pricing and the return of the affordable base model.
Watches
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Dive WatchesSeiko’s Affordable Dive Watch Icon Suddenly Looks Better Than Ever
Is it still turtley enough for the turtle club?
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsA Rising Knife Brand Drops Its Most Refined and Capable EDC Folder Yet
Leveraging the competitive advantage of its long sharpening history, an Oregon-based newcomer ups the ante.
Tech
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EDCThis Tiny EDC Accessory Rethinks What a Multi-Tool Can Be
In just a few short years, Aulumu is proving it’s much more than just a tech brand.
Food & Drink
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BourbonThis Iconic Budget Bourbon Debuts Its Most Premium Whiskey Ever
It’s the legendary Kentucky distillery’s first major move into the ultra-luxury range.
Style & Travel
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CarharttCarhartt’s Under-the-Radar Offshoot Returns with Rare Jackets and Deadstock Grails
Even after half a century, these one-off Carhartt pieces from the brand’s vast archive are just getting started.
Living
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Furniture & DesignHerman Miller Just Turned the Standing Desk’s Biggest Flaw Into a Feature
With the Coyl, Herman Miller proves that standing desk ergonomics and strong visual identity don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
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