Heat Check

The On Sneaker That Dethroned the Samba Just Broke New Ground
On and Loewe released a bold evolution of their breakout Cloudtilt collaboration. But will it have the same cultural impact as the original?

Audemars Piguet Follows Up Its Swatch Watch with Another Royal Oak Collab
Without a spec of BioCeramic in sight.

Adidas and Satisfy Just Dropped the Year’s Most Stylish Super Shoe
The two brands rethink the meaning of "fast fashion" with the launch of the Adizero Adios Pro 4 Satisfy.

Swatch 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.

The Story Behind the Rolex GMT Flooding Every Watch Group Chat
This yellow gold, diamond, and black sapphire-coated off-catalog release has an asking price of half a million dollars, but the story behind it is priceless.
By Ben Bowers

Tim Cook Just Quietly Immortalized One of Nike’s Most Coveted Sneakers
Apple just revealed its next CEO, but Tim Cook’s sneakers quietly stole the photo opp — cementing both a modern-dress-code power move and his style legacy.
By Ben Bowers

Nutella’s Viral Artemis II Cameo Just Brought Its 80-Year Mission Full Circle
The famous spread was invented in part to make chocolate possible when it wasn't. Now it's meeting the same need — just much farther from home.
By Ben Bowers

Ryan Coogler Turned Cartier’s Influential Reissue Into an Oscars Watch Statement
In 2025, Cartier introduced one of the most talked-about watches among enthusiasts. Ryan Coogler just made sure the rest of the world noticed it.
By Ben Bowers

A Yeti Product Has Quietly Become the Ultimate Yellowstone Souvenir
Every time they're spotted, the internet loses its mind. Here's what you should know about one of Yeti's most compelling hard-to-find Tundra coolers.
By Ben Bowers

Nike Quietly Dropped Its Kirkland-Branded Sneakers with Costco, Available Now at These Locations
First rumored in 2025, the coveted collaboration finally makes its way to a select number of Costco locations around the country.
By Jack Seemer

The Tiffany Blue Watch Trend Just Reached Its Final Form
And I said, "What about watches at Tiffany's?"

Yeti Just Quietly Released a Unicorn Version of Its Most Affordable Cooler
Buried under a slew of bold new end-of-year releases is a stealthy, limited-edition Yeti cooler that's guaranteed to spark desire and debate.
By Ben Bowers

Harbor Freight’s Viral $15 Toolbox Is Actually Way More Useful Than It Looks
Laughably small but ridiculously useful, this tiny tool chest turned out to be the EDC catchall I never knew I needed.
By Jack Seemer

How This Overlooked Yeti Item Became the Must-Have Accessory of Summer
Did Yeti just stumble into its own Stanley Tumbler moment?
By Jack Seemer

An Iconic Muscle Car Is Finally Available to the Public After Years of Setbacks
Following a recent court ruling, an iconic Ford Mustang is getting a run of highly accurate replicas celebrating its cinematic stardom.

One of Nike’s Most Anticipated Shoes of 2025 Disguises a Decade of Technical Innovation
Mission to Mars Yard.
By Jack Seemer

Yeti’s Once-in-a-Decade Drop Is Still Hiding in Plain Sight
If you thought you'd already missed out on one of Yeti's most coveted collections, you're in for a surprise.
By Ben Bowers

The NFL Turned a Product Into a Best-Seller Overnight. Now Rule Changes Feel Inevitable
A brief NFL playoff appearance transformed a struggling four-year-old book into a best seller overnight, and it'll likely never happen again.
By Ben Bowers

Why Is Snoopy the Cartoon King of Watches?
Our watch experts discuss the milestones over the past century that've made Snoopy the most beloved animated character in watchmaking.
By Ben Bowers
