This Heritage Brand Crafted the Perfect Work Boot for America’s Birthday

Honoring the country’s 250th birthday as part of a broader “American Dream”-themed campaign, this burly boot is built to last by a Texas-based crew. Highlights include Wolverine’s signature impact- and fatigue-reducing DuraShocks system, complete with 13 Durashocks traction bars subtly recalling the original 13 colonies, plus a full-grain leather upper with a red, white and blue stitching detail on the backstay and Goodyear Welt construction, which allows the boot to be resoled for the long haul.

Last year, LG introduced the StandbyMe 2. It’s the successor to the brand’s original 2021-released portable touchscreen TV, but features a higher-resolution display and a detachable design, allowing it to function as a large touchscreen tablet. It also added a USB-C port, so it could double as an external monitor for your laptop. The brand-new StandbyMe 2 Max is a bigger-screen version; it has a 32-inch screen instead of the standard 27-inch.

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Nissan has created a special commemorative badging option for its Frontier pickup truck. Available exclusively on PRO-4X models, it brings a monochromatic treatment that reimagines the iconic Stars and Stripes in the tailgate lettering. The look brings no additional cost, but just 2,500 examples will be assembled throughout July.

Czapek’s flagship Antarctique sports watch gets an out-of-this-world makeover thanks to the addition of a blue meteorite dial. The dial is cut from a slab of the Gibeon meteorite, chemically treated to reveal its natural Widmanstätten patterns and then coated with several layers of light blue lacquer for a glacial-like finish. The watch comes in both the standard 40.5mm and “S” 38.5mm sizes in stainless steel, and is paired with the Antarctique’s V2 integrated bracelet, which features tighter tolerances, satin finishing on the underside for improved comfort and an easier-to-use quick-release system. The Frozen Meteor is limited to 38 pieces in the standard size and 28 for the smaller Antarctique S.

Sustainable outdoor brand Nomadix is already well-known and regarded for its adventure-ready towels and blankets, and now, the brand is diving into new territory: bags. Available now for pre-order, the Nomadix 26 Liter DayTripper Tote is one of the three rugged and durable bags in the upcoming Day Tripper Collection. The versatile tote is constructed with a recycled, 100-percent polyester shell fabric and a 100-percent nylon lining. The bag is 97-percent UV resistant, comes with a PFAS-free waterproof coating, a padded bottom for protection and thoughtful organization, including dual water bottle pockets, an interior zipper pocket, and padded laptop sleeve. The zip closure keeps items safe, and the heavy-duty rope handles, daisy chain attachment points and robust hardware make it outdoor and everyday ready. The robust yet lightweight tote comes in three neutral color options, but Driftwood is undoubtedly the best looking of the bunch.

Modeled after vintage bowling bags, this mid-sized duffle is designed for EDC and weekend travel. It is hand-made in Leon, Mexico, from bison leather, including the handles, with the distinctive grain fully intact. It measures 17 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep by 9.45 inches tall, perfectly sized for airline carry-on. The interior is fully lined with gray plaid cotton, and the YKK zipper features an extra-long leather pull-loop.