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StyleNew Balance Could Be Close to Bringing Back Steve Jobs’s Favorite Sneaker
It’s been years since New Balance released this 99X model.
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OutdoorsIn a Year Packed With Insulation Innovation, This Jacket Dominates
The Mountain Equipment Oreus delivers the benefits of down without its, ahem, downsides.
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AudioAre These Wireless Speakers the New Kings of Affordable Hi-Fi?
They are the British audio brand’s most budget-friendly wireless active speakers.
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Style48 New Jackets and Outerwear Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year
From Barbour’s excellent collabs and Yellowstone garments to The North Face’s anniversary parka, 2024 was packed with new outerwear launches.
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WatchesThe Most Impressive Watch of 2024 Is a Diver That Works Like Magic
Panerai’s showstopper begins a new chapter in dive watch history.
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Drinks39 New Whiskey Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year
From Crown Royal’s first single malt to a $7,000 bottle of Weller and Beyoncé’s SirDavis launch, 2024 was stacked with new whiskey launches.
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Style26 New Boot Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year
From Red Wing’s numerous launches to Danner and Snow Peak’s collab and a surprising Blundstone revival, 2024 was quite a year for boot fans.
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Tech25 New Smart Home Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year
From Nintendo’s surprising smart alarm clock to the next-generation Nest Thermostat and Amazon’s latest attempt at crafting the kitchen TV of the future, 2024 was a banner year for smart home products, many of which you might’ve missed.
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StyleAer Fixes A Major Problem with Carry-On Luggage
The bag brand’s first hardshell release combines its best assets: minimalist style and clever innovation.
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Outdoors33 Winter Adventure Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year
From innovative ski and snowboard bindings to breakthrough down jacket designs and versatile winter boots, 2024 was packed with wild new releases that could one day change sports like skiing and snowboarding forever.
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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