Good morning and happy Friday. It is, apparently, Waffle Day. Which is a thing. We’re guessing it’s the one day of the year when you don’t have to feel bad taking all that extra time to fill every…single…square…with..syrup. After you’ve made sure your hands are sticky with maple sugar, here’s what’s good in gear: hiking boots that’ll let your feet breathe in the heat, a Merino-and-stretch tee for every part of your day, Roku-ready TVs and much more.
Swift Running Short by Rhone
Meet the last active short you’ll ever need. Intended as multi-sport apparel, the Swift features two very important details to keep you moving and comfortable. First, strategically placed mesh venting keeps your important regions breathing and cool. Second, inside is an antimicrobial boxer-brief liner that’s specially engineered to mitigate odor. Zipper pockets, welded seams and reflective bits add to the overall construction, which is a polyester-Spandex blend for maximum comfort. Tackle the gym, the outdoors, the pitch — if you can decide what to do first.
5 New Headphones in ‘Universal’ Collection from Noble
Known for their hand-assembled, gorgeous over-ear headphones that include parts made of 24K gold and featuring Universal IEM designs, Nobel has just announced five new updates. Ranging in price from $399 to $999, each is tailored to a specific type of music fan, regardless of what you’re listening to.
The Convoy Tee by Olivers Apparel
Merino wool, which is the best clothing fabric on earth for myriad reasons, and four-way stretch, which is about as comfortable as you’re gonna get, come together in one tee that’s made for the gym just as much as it’s made for a night out.
The HappyCell Power Bank and Apple Watch Charger
A built-in 3,000mAh rechargeable battery juices up an iPhone or Apple Watch via USB cable (an Apple Watch adapter is included). Pop it open to store your charging cables. Pop it in your go-bag luggage to be able to tell time while on the lam on vacation.
FEIT Indigo Hand Sewn Collection
Thanks to a new dyeing process that uses tree bark, leaves and berries, rather than the toxic Indigo plant, these blue suede shoes allegedly breathe well enough that you could forego socks on a summer day and look good doing it.
TCL 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TVs
From Tucker Bowe, Tech Writer: TCL, one of the largest (yet relatively unknown) television manufacturers in the world, just announced two new series of 4K smart TVs integrated with Roku. The S-series is the more affordable of the two, starting at just $600 for a 55-inch TV, and is available for pre-order on Amazon now. The P-series is a little higher-end, and comes with an exclusive remote designed specifically for the TV’s Roku functionality. Its remote comes with a headphone jack and a locating beacon — so no more losing it between your couch cushions. The P-series will come in four sizes, ranging from 43- to 65-inch displays, and will start at $500. Pre-order the S-series below.
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