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VERO teamed up with the U.S. Forest Service to create a series of field watches inspired by the people who help protect our nation’s forests and grasslands. The series has four color schemes: Ranger, Hotshot, Airtanker, and Service Green. Each packs a Seiko kinetic movement, Super Luminova hands, and a stainless steel case with a ceramic coating.

Strangely released on April 1st of all days, these two variants of adidas’ timeless street soccer sneakers rock more than just new colorways. They’re the first Samba OGs with a mesh textile upper, making them even lighter and more comfortable. The mesh variant comes in either light brown with white accents or white with faded red accents.

This beautifully customized wristwatch from IFL Watches started as a stock Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic with a stainless steel case and link band. What makes it special is the enamel dotting its face, evoking tiny stars and planets. The watch has a 40mm, 21-jewel movement, and a 40-hour power reserve. Just 100 of these hand-painted pieces will be made.

This watch from Autodromo features a design inspired by 1980s Group B rally cars. Its hash-marked face evokes the technical look of instrument gauges and looks awesome in the Verde Smeraldo color scheme. The watch’s stainless steel frame is integrated with its bracelet, while its Miyota movement is sandwiched inside a two-part titanium capsule.

The slimline Good + Evil Omen wristwatch was designed by “recovering architect” Christo Logan. We love the clean, but bold choices like the offset, asymmetrical design, flush-mounted crown, and 3-dimensional face reminiscent of the seats in a theater-in-the-round. Its D-shaped case is made from sandblasted stainless steel in either grey or black.

We’ve seen some unusual shoes thanks largely to the art collective MSCHF. But artist Canyaon has them beat in terms of variety and creativity. His Instagram page is packed with wild and impractical shoe designs, including ride-on off-road sneakers, steel welder’s boots, BBQ shoes that hold hot dogs and spatulas, and cocktail-dispensing winter boots.

Skate shoes are always a safe bet for sneakers that can take a beating. Now we have that durability to go with the comfort and fit of a knit upper, thanks to Vans and skater Anthony “AVE” Van Engelen. The AVE 2.0 has a sock-like upper, TPU reinforcement, a cushioned midsole, and Vans’ trademark sticky waffle outsole. It comes in either cream or black.

We love IFL Watches’ custom colored G-Shock watches. Good thing they expanded the collection using the thin and sporty 43mm GMA-S2100 as their base. The playful rainbow accents on the dial and bezels contrast nicely with the all black case, but there are also see through and other colorways in the CasiOak Mini Collection.

Limited to just seven vehicles, Range Rover unveiled the Sport Park City Edition for winter sport enthusiasts. Each SUV features unique details throughout, and has a plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for an extended 53-mile range. the Ethereal Frost Silver exterior is contrasted by a Jarvik Black roof, and 23″ SV Bespoke wheels.

Proof’s 72-Hour Merino Travel Pant promises to ward off water and odors for up to 3 days, not just when you forget to wash it. Its Merino wool blend fabric and a water-repellent finish will keep you feeling and smelling fresh even in harsh outdoor environments. The gusseted crotch and back zip pocket make them more dependable for traveling light.

The Hierro v8 took the best of New Balance’s running shoes and turned them into all-terrain beaters. The tried-and-tested combo of a lightweight textile upper and the Fresh Foam midsole will keep you comfortable, while the thick and grippy Vibram outsole will help you keep the pace up no matter where you choose to go.

Do you often find yourself buying a helmet? Jokes aside, these retro helmet bags from Japanese brand Post O’Alls do have more space than most packable bags, with two buttoned front pockets along with the zipped main compartment. We love the iridescent navy and khaki variants, but there’s also a more discreet black.

To create the Time Master 70, Ferro & Company took inspiration from the mid-century modern designs of the 1970s. The watch features a 39mm stainless steel case with a cushion-shaped body and a brushed finish. It’s powered by a Japanese Miyota movement visible through an orange-tinted back. Choose from silver, orange, pink, or blue face designs.

This mid-size sling bag from WANDRD is wide and deep enough to carry a DSLR or mirrorless camera and its accessories. The weather-resistant bag is also great for your everyday gadgets, and can attach to WANDRD’s laptop case for easy carrying on your back. It’s also available in 3-liter and 9-liter sizes.

Alpaka’s slimline wallet is ideal for carrying just the items you need with none of the bulk. The Ark has four outside pockets for cards and an inner compartment that can hold a few folded bills. It’s stitched together from durable, weather-resistant X-Pac material in black, green, grey, brown, or our favorite color, Hot Orange.

Our friends at Everyday Carry sat down with Daniel Kane, founder and Chief Product Officer at Ridge, to chat about how he started making unique wallets and how the industry has changed over the years. Daniel talks about his product design inspirations and how his company grew from his garage to a multi-million dollar business with an extensive product line.

This clever wristwatch from Projects lets you rewind to the 1990s every time you check the time. Designed in collaboration with pop artist Riki Prosper, the 40mm watch has a spinning holographic effect layer that makes it look like a Compact Disc. The Play button indicates the hour, while Pause shows the minutes. Watch the disc spin on Instagram.

The new Hopara 2 hiking sandals combine comfort, green materials, and rugged construction. They have an adjustable heel strap and quick-toggle lace for ease of use, a water-repellent recycled knit upper, a recycled Cordura mesh overlay to block debris, and a grippy outsole paired with a comfortable sugarcane topsole.

Uncrate and DC Comics teamed up with some of the best clothing and accessory brands to create the Wayne Enterprises collection. They feature subtle branding in the form of Bruce Wayne’s company’s logo and emphasize style and class over vengeance. Standouts include a leather folder, a brass and leather punching bag, and translucent gray sunglasses.

Roark’s heavyweight flannel shirt is the perfect outer layer on chilly spring mornings and after the sun goes down. It has an intricate geometric pattern in a Southwestern motif, brass snap closures, and a reinforced collar and elbows. Made from 100% organic cotton and available in sizes S to XXL.

Most people carry smartphones nowadays, so why should you still wear a wristwatch? Bernard and Mikey from Everyday Carry’s Carried Away offer some good reasons to look at your wrist instead of digging into your pocket. While watches have some practical advantages like their simplicity, their aesthetics and sentimental value make them special.

Just because your clothes have holes in them doesn’t mean you need to throw them away. Kiriko put together this bundle of Jessica Marquez’s craft tutorial book Make and Mend and a set of unique, assorted textiles for patching torn jeans, worn elbows, and other repairs. The fabric squares come in sizes from 3″ x 3″ to 9″ x 9″.

We love the style and message of this pants-keeper-upper from Arcade Belts. Designed by artist Hanna Eddy, the We Are All Connected belt is illustrated with an abstract landscape in shades of green, blue, brown, and white. Like other Arcade Belts, it’s made from stretchy recycled webbing, and its TSA-friendly buckle glides smoothly through belt loops.