
Nike Transforms an Iconic Streetwear Staple into a Grandpa Shoe with Retro Hiker Vibes
The next Air Max 90 to join the family slots into the grandpa-shoe craze propped up by New Balance Allerdale and the like.

The next Air Max 90 to join the family slots into the grandpa-shoe craze propped up by New Balance Allerdale and the like.
By Jack Seemer

The BW Army is the latest B-side-turned-single to earn a place on Adidas's greatest hits album.
By Jack Seemer

Two American staples collide in a capsule where durability and vintage flair meet modern style.
By Hayley Helms

This isn't a prediction of the best clothing brands for 2026, but a list of under-the-radar brands poised to make significant moves in the year ahead.

The Gator Run may not look like your typical New Balance sneaker. But who's complaining?
By Jack Seemer

Interestingly, this triple material sneaker is a collaboration with none other than Netflix, the streaming giant.
By Sean Tirman

Barbour teamed up with H&M's "slow fashion" brand, Arket, to revive and modernize a 1960s fishing jacket, and the brand's best release of 2025.

After over a century in production — and more iterations than you can shake your fist at — this Chuck Taylor may be the best yet.
By Sean Tirman

The James Brand is known for crafting highly utilitarian, minimalist knives and tools. This daring project puts its mettle to the test.
By Sean Tirman

Fashion collabs, trail-ready Echo variants and even a G-Shock bundle made Crocs’ 2025 lineup equal parts functional footwear and collectible weirdness.
By Gear Patrol

The brand's surprise hit of 2025 feels like it's been around the block. No surprise there.
By Jack Seemer

Zegna is the gold standard in men's suiting, and the Vellus Aureum collection focuses on the importance of wool in an era of synthetic materials.

Created in 2006, Terre d'Hermès was named GQ's fragrance "launch of the decade." Today that'd be selling it short.
By Jack Seemer

Boasting many of the same spectacular features as its siblings, this compact pack is as travel-friendly as it gets for air travel.
By Sean Tirman

A serious upgrade to the outsole places the Echo Ro among the foam footwear brand's best adventure-friendly footwear.
By Sean Tirman

Trainers, technical hikers and recovery clogs alike saw smart tweaks this year, cementing Hoka as the shoe you now spot on ridge lines and city streets.
By Gear Patrol

Zach Posen's GapStudio debuted its first menswear collection in Fall 2025, creating more buzz than the brand has seen in years.

From crowd-pleasing Vomeros to wild swings like Project Amplify and the Mind 001, Nike’s 2025 lineup balanced core hits with genuine experimentation.
By Gear Patrol

Levi's Blue Tab collection, which debuted in 2025, reimagines the brand through Japanese design and craftsmanship.

The San Francisco outfit's City Pack Pro was among the best bags available. Now, the gap with the next best is even wider.
By Sean Tirman