This Year in Gear

The Best Crocs of 2025: Clogs, Sneakers, Slip-Ons and More
Fashion collabs, trail-ready Echo variants and even a G-Shock bundle made Crocs’ 2025 lineup equal parts functional footwear and collectible weirdness.

The Best Panerai Watches of 2025
Unique materials, key performance upgrades and smarter sizing made this year’s Panerai releases feel more versatile without losing the brand’s bold, tool-first identity.

The Best Triumph Motorcycles of 2025
Heritage icons like the Speed Twin and Scrambler got clever tweaks while electric concepts and enduro hardware hinted at where Triumph goes next.

The Best Toyota Releases of 2025: SUVs, Trucks, Concepts and More
From the adventurous bZ and the all-new RAV4 to GR-flavored studies and retro off-road shapes, 2025 showed Toyota getting tougher, greener and a little weirder.

The Best Hoka Shoes of 2025: Running, Recovery, Hiking and More
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.
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Yeti’s Best New Release of 2025 Wasn’t a Cooler or a Cup
From first-ever fire pits and dog toys to ceramic-coated Ramblers and spill-proof lids, Yeti’s 2025 releases mark one of the most ambitious and important years in the brand’s history.
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The Best Nike Sneaker Releases of 2025
From crowd-pleasing Vomeros to wild swings like Project Amplify and the Mind 001, Nike’s 2025 lineup balanced core hits with genuine experimentation.
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The Best G-Shock Watches of 2025
From bright collabs and full-metal stunners to elite versions of all-time classics, G-Shock keeps evolving without compromising its indestructible roots.
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Rolex’s Boldest Year in Decades Was Defined by More Than Just Watches
Rolex usually plays it close to the vest, but 2025 brought a broader, bolder mix of metal and print, spanning wrist, desk and bookshelf alike.
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The Best Ikea Releases of 2025: Furniture, Tech, Lighting and More
Warmer materials, clever lighting and WFH-friendly pieces helped Ikea’s 2025 lineup blur the line between budget basics and genuinely considered design.
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The Best Barbour Releases of 2025: Jackets, Boots, Bags and More
Barbour’s 2025 was a collab-heavy remix, with Bedale and Spey icons reworked by Levi’s, Noah, Kaptain Sunshine, Arket and more.
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The Best Levi’s Releases of 2025: Jackets, Jeans, Sneakers and More
If you think you know Levi’s, 2025’s lineup of jackets, jeans, footwear and more shows just how far the original blue-jean brand can stretch.
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The Best Patagonia Releases of 2025: Bags, Outerwear and More
Travel gear, fleece icons and technical outerwear all saw meaningful upgrades, making Patagonia’s 2025 lineup one of its most dialed and intentional yet.
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The Best Omega Watches of 2025
From the all-new Bond-worthy Planet Ocean to fresh everyday divers, 2025 was the year the Seamaster stepped out of the Moonwatch’s shadow.
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The Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles of 2025
More power, better tech and smarter ergonomics made this year’s Harleys feel genuinely modern while keeping the bar-and-shield attitude intact.
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The Best Filson Releases of 2025: Jackets, Bags, Boots and More
Archival jackets and refined travel pieces made 2025 one of Filson’s most heritage-heavy — and quietly experimental — years in recent memory.
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The Best Ford Releases of 2025: Trucks, SUVs, Concepts and More
Ford’s 2025 roster mixed real trucks and SUVs with wild show builds and concepts, offering a sneak peek at the Blue Oval’s next decade.
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The Best Leatherman Releases of 2025: Multi-Tools, Knives and More
Limited colors and special variants added some fun, but 2025 was ultimately about maximizing the utility of every inch of steel.
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The Best Timex Watches of 2025
From the new Atelier sub-brand to Deepwater divers, Expeditions, Marlins and Q reissues, Timex flexed new strengths while keeping prices reasonable.
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