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The Best New Balance Sneakers of 2026 (So Far)
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FootwearThe Best Vans Sneakers and Shoes of 2026 (So Far)
From remixing its iconic silhouettes to releasing brand-new classics, Vans has demonstrated the enduring appeal of Off the Wall style.
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FootwearRed Wing Taps into 70 Years of Forgotten Heritage For a Malbon Spin on Its Most Iconic Boot
The iconic footwear brand returns to the links after decades, using its legendary Moc as the basis for this stylish golf shoe.
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Today in GearDid Google Finally Make a Worthy Rival to Apple’s AirTag?
It costs exactly the same as Apple’s AirTag.
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OutdoorsYeti Is Selling a Ton of Gear, Including Coolers, Way Below Retail Right Now
Score some rare savings on some of Yeti’s fan-favorite designs, including Rambler water bottles and Roadie hard coolers.
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FootwearVans Puts a Luxe Spin on Its Iconic Checkerboard Slip-On
The Premium Classic Slip-On Shoe applies Vans’ classic pattern aesthetic to an elevated material treatment.
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FootwearHoka’s Cult Urban Hiker Returns with Vintage Aura and a Premium Build
Hoka reissues the shoe that put the brand on sneakerheads’ radars with a series of limited drops scheduled throughout the rest of 2026.
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Tech4 Cool New Features Coming to Your iPhone’s Lock Screen
The next big software update, iOS 27, will roll out to your iPhone in about a month.
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MotoringChevy Tightens Its Aim on the Toyota Tacoma with a Notable List of Pending Updates
New and improved seats and an upgraded engine are just some of the highlights in store.
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FootwearNew Balance’s ’70s-Inspired 327 Goes Western with Its Boldest Rework Yet
The style-forward sneaker with retro runner influence gets done up in a cow print makeover while maintaining its modern profile.
Motoring
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JeepJeep Claims to Have Gotten Rid of the Worst Thing About Turbochargers
The technology debuted on a Jeep Grand Cherokee prototype during Roadkill Nights.
Watches
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Affordable WatchesTimex’s New $379 Automatic Sports Watch Is an Impressive Nautilus Stand-In
The new 38mm Automatic E Line’s integrated bracelet, fixed bezel and textured dial lift the Nautilus’s most recognizable details.
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsThe 13 Best Spyderco Knives of 2026 (So Far)
The Glesser family brand has cemented its place in the annals of knifemaking history, yet it still continues to impress and innovate.
Tech
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Hi-FiGoldmund’s New Flagship Amplifier Is Reserved for Elite Audiophiles
According to the Swiss brand, it’s an amplifier that “combines extraordinary power with remarkable ease.”
Food & Drink
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Best New GearThe 11 Best New Whiskey Releases From Jack Daniel’s, Old Forester, The Macallan and More
Exciting new spirits you should add to your bar cart.
Style & Travel
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CrocsCrocs Revises Its Classic Boat Shoe with an Outdoorsy Realtree Camo Treatment
The shoe that best honors Crocs’ original purpose gets a stylistic redux fit for adventurers, anglers, hunters and more.
Living
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Darts Is Having a Moment — Rimowa and Winmau Are Betting Big on It
The PDC World Championship just posted 51.2 million viewer hours, and RIMOWA’s new Winmau cabinet may be the first luxury object to treat the sport as seriously as fans already do.
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