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FootwearNew Balance’s Latest Affordable Sneaker Already Looks Like a Future Classic
New Balance’s new casual lifestyle sneaker, the 471, is standing on the soles of giants with a 1970s-inspired look and modern feel.
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StyleOn Quietly Updated Its Best Casual Sneaker in the Best Possible Way
Roger Federer’s flagship lifestyle shoe is now even more approachable in more ways than one.
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WatchesCasio Squeezes a Ton of Value Into This Ultra-Affordable Outdoor Watch
The brand celebrates Pro Trek’s 30th anniversary with a new addition that’s equal parts ceremonial, sustainable and functional.
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AudioThe One Piece of Audio Equipment That Changed the Way I Work
Your desktop audio setup doesn’t need this extra speaker. It’s overkill, admittedly. But that’s precisely why I added it.
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OutdoorsCase’s Highly-Retro USA-Made EDC Knife Is Rooted in Medical History
Emerging from the brand’s vault for 2025, this compact tool harkens to a time when a folding knife was an essential doctor’s tool.
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WatchesUnimatic’s Retro-Futuristic Space Watch Aims to Go Back to the Moon
Unimatic and Massena LAB collaborated on a watch inspired by NASA’s upcoming mission to put astronauts back on the lunar surface.
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TechSonos Cancels Its Most Promising Release of the Year
The upcoming component was expected to unlock new features from Sonos’s existing speakers.
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TechFinally, Someone Made a Cheap Travel Charger That Doesn’t Suck
Is this tiny gadget a must-have for international travelers?
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WatchesThe Sleeper Steel Sports Watch Line of the Decade Now Has Its Grail Edition
Parmigiani’s Tonda PF luxury sports line has always stood out since its launch in 2021, but the series’ latest reference is an entirely different animal.
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OutdoorsYeti’s Fiercest Rival Just Released the Hard Cooler I Wish They’d Make
RTIC’s lightweight wheeled 22-quart icebox hits a Goldilocks-level sweet spot.
Motoring
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Sports CarsHonda’s Lexus-Fighting ’80s Icon Returns in All Its Retro Glory
Acura celebrates four decades in operation by paying tribute to its most important car.
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Automatic WatchesThis Wild Automatic Watch Is Inspired by 1970s NASA Tech That Never Was
Amida converts its 1970s driving watch, featuring an automatic jump-hour movement, into a retro sci-fi masterpiece.
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Knives & Multi-ToolsLeatherman’s Under-the-Radar Affordable EDC Knife Gets a Well-Timed Update
This ultralight, compact, purpose-driven device, sadly, rarely gets the spotlight. But this reissue warrants a bit more attention.
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Best New Gear11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.
Food & Drink
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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.
Style & Travel
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Bags & LuggageOne of the World’s Best EDC Backpacks Just Got an Even More Carry-Friendly New Edition
Aer’s award-winning City Pack Pro 2 took a spot on last year’s GP100 list for being “almost perfect.” Now, it’s even better.
Living
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Car AccessoriesHarbor Freight’s Latest Tool Launch Brings Key Upgrades to Icon Essentials
New Icon tools are here with updated designs and added configurations.
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