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Huckberry and Timex’s Vintage Ironman Watch Drops to an All-Time Low of $90
This redux of the 1999 original remains true to that iconic design. Ahead of Labor Day, it's discounted by a whopping 30 percent.
Today in Gear: Ploopy's A+ Trackball and More
Your daily snapshot of what's new in gear, independently curated by our editors.
Today’s Best Deals: Save on Patagonia, Yeti and More
The best products, the best prices. No exceptions.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VENOM STEEL
Who Knew Nitrile Gloves Could Be This Tough?
Your hands take a beating on every job, whether from brake cleaner and coolant or sharp fasteners and metal shavings. Cheap gloves tear the moment you reach past a bracket — and a torn glove isn’t protecting anything. Venom Steel Heavy-Duty, 2-Layer Nitrile Gloves are built to keep working even when the work gets rough. The dual-layer construction resists punctures and doubles as a wear indicator, so you know when it’s time to swap.
Hoka’s Stinson Breeze Hits Its Stride in a Fresh Archival Colorway
The breezy trail runner-turned-hybrid sneaker gets a subtle refresh just before summer’s end in an easy-to-style neutral hue.
10 Cool New Suzuki Motorcycles That Deserve a Closer Look
Though various Gixxers dominate the release slate, they are not all the renowned Japanese brand has unveiled so far this year.
This Handy Trekking Pole Is a Badass Multi-Tool in Disguise
If it can live up to its promises, Talo's Kickstarter special could redefine just how utilitarian a hiking stick can be.
Apple Is Quietly Making an Essential iPhone Feature Way Cooler
It's a small but welcome change to a feature you probably use quite often.
CJRB Modernizes the Grandfather of Fighting Knives in Two Big But Affordable Ways
It’s possible Jim Bowie would roll over in his grave if he saw this take, but there’s no doubt he’d spot it easily.
New Balance Slashes the Price on Its High-Tech, Y2K-Inspired Sneaker
The Abzorb 2000 is now just $100 in all 13 available colorways.
Fisher Reissues Its Iconic NASA-Trusted Astronaut EDC Pen in Heritage Brass
While it retains its exceptional engineering and capabilities, this iconic writing utensil gets a bold new finish with a history of its own.
Kawasaki’s Next-Gen Ninja Returns for 2027 with a New Low(er) Price
The approachable e-1 was already less than $8,000, and Team Green has taken its MSRP a few hundred bucks lower.
Today’s Best Deals: On Running Shoes, a Classic Design Text and More
The best discounts our editors spotted on gear worth owning — updated as new deals land.
A Japanese Heritage Hi-Fi Brand Is Getting Back Into Bookshelf Speakers After 35 Years
The company is best known for its audiophile-grade amplifiers, DACs and CD players.
Puma’s F1-Inspired New Sneaker Has a Next-Level Vibram Outsole
The latest collaboration with A&AP Rocky takes the brand's classic design language and gives it aggressive motorsports styling.
An Ambitious Japanese Watch Brand Introduces a Gorgeous Entry-Point Design
Minase made its name with exquisite luxury designs. The new Mastercraft J3 refines an old design at an affordable price.