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This Affordable Swiss Brand Hits a New High with a Sharp Blacked-Out Sports Watch | Gear Patrol

Formex adds to its revolutionary Essence Ceramica sports watch with a new dark-nickel electroplated meteorite dial.  

America Is Actually Getting Italy's Adorably Retro Affordable City Car | Gear Patrol

After downsizing its U.S. lineup to just the all-electric 500e, Fiat is about to go even smaller with an adorable compact oozing retro style.  

Barbour Doubles Down on Classic British Style with This Archival Revamp

Noah proves once again to be Barbour's most exciting collaborator with a collection of four jackets, including an English tweed masterpiece.  

Kia’s Upscale Take On One of Its Most Compelling SUVs Could Dethrone Japan’s Top Sellers

The next-gen Seltos looks to seriously up Kia's game in the subcompact CUV segment.  

A British Hi-Fi Great Just Gave Audiophiles a New Reason to Listen to CDs

Count this as another big win for fans of physical media.  

Did Crocs Just Unleash the Coziest Campground Slides Ever Made?

The brand's furriest footwear has now been transformed into an adjustable, open-toed sandal.  

Did a Travel Icon Just Invent the Ultimate Bag for Hardshell Luggage Fans?

The luxury travel brand's new three-in-one travel accessory offers genuine utility for hard-shell suitcase devotees, provided you can stomach the price.  

Adidas’s Samba Alternative Looks Even Better Than the Original

The subtle stunner is an underrated, even cooler style alternative to Adidas's most famous low-profile shoe.  

Subaru’s New Affordable Compact SUV Brings Big Value and a Brand First

The little sibling to the Solterra and Trailseeker promises significant savings and something different to most Subarus.  

This Affordable Field Watch Resurrects and Reinvents a Cool Mid-Century Style

It's a tux redux.  

KEF Just Gave Its Affordable Hi-Fi Speaker System a Standout Upgrade

It was already one of the best wireless active speakers. Now, it arguably got even cooler.

This Dazzling BMW Moto Makeover Is Inspired by a Vintage Porsche 911

Rough Crafts follows up its stunning Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 revise with an R12 nineT modeled after an iconic sports car.

One of the Most Important EDC Packs in Recent History Returns with Some Critical Upgrades

This iconic pack laid the foundation for Topo Designs' emergence. Now, it gets a significant, long-awaited reissue.

Volkswagen Sends Off Its Longest Running SUV with Another Last Hurrah That We Can’t Get

Europeans get the Final Edition, Aussies get the last Wolfsburg Edition and Americans are still left wanting.

New Balance’s Sold-Out Retro Stunner Returns to Close Out 2025

What is arguably the most stylish New Balance on the block is getting a re-release, just in time for last-minute holiday shopping.

Seiko’s Iconic Space Watch Reissue Is Now More of a Bargain Than Ever

A storied NASA chronograph returns with solar tech, modern durability and a newly slashed price that pushes this reissue into no-brainer territory.

Could This $15 Leatherman Accessory Be a Game Changer?

The little metal multi-tool add-on isn’t for everyone, but for those of us averse to belt-mounted sheaths, it just might be a godsend.

This Iconic Retro Dive Watch Gets a Decidedly Nautical Makeover

Yema gives its automatic Superman dive watch a full bronze upgrade, complete with a brushed indigo dial and tropical rubber strap.

Hoka Optimizes One of Its Best Workhorse Runners for Real Work

Hoka means business with its next trainer, tuned for professionals who spend the majority of the work week on their feet.