Whether due to an experimental aerodynamic prototype, an awesome custom treatment or even just a fresh coat of paint, the landscape is constantly changing. Moreover, even bikes that have long been relegated to history are resurrected through fresh patents.

It keeps the ride interesting, but it also means it can be easy to miss things if you’re not paying attention. Roll off the throttle and sit up every once in a while, so to speak.

Have a read below to see all the bikes you’ve missed from Honda, Triumph and more.

Triumph TF450-E Supermoto by Thornton Hundred

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This past week, Grado added new entry-level hi-fi headphones to its Signature line, Technics revealed a new flagship turntable, and Analogue introduced new retro gaming consoles. But that’s just scratching the surface.

Below, we’ve rounded up all the most interesting new releases and announcements you might have missed from the past week. 

Grado

Grado Signature S150

Grado’s Signature S150 is the most affordable pair of open-back wired headphones in the brand’s high-end Signature series. It retains Grado’s “signature” retro aesthetic that combines metal components with a gorgeous leather headband and plush ear cushions. It features a new 44mm S driver with a paper-composite diaphragm that Grado says is based on technology used in the larger 52mm S drivers in its HP100 SE ($2,495) and S950 ($2,195) headphones. According to the brand, the S150 “delivers a level of clarity and detail that challenges expectations for a headphone in its class, while preserving the natural body and musical character of the performance.”

• $295 at Grado

Schiit Audio

Schiit Mani 3

The Mani 3 is the latest evolution of Schiit Audio’s entry-level phono preamplifier, which was last updated in 2022. Like its predecessors, the Mani 3 supports MM and MC cartridges and offers four switchable gain modes, allowing it to work with a wide range of turntables. Compared to the Mani 2, the Mani 3 improves usability with front panel controls for input and gain. Schiit has improved the inner workings of the Mani 3 so that it offers better performance (“by a bit, not a mile”). According to the brand, the Mani 3 offers “the highest performance and flexibility of any affordable phono preamp.”

• $149 at Schiit Audio

Esoteric

Esoteric Grandioso K1XE

The Esoteric Grandioso K1XE is the brand’s new flagship CD player and the newest addition to Esoteric’s high-end Grandioso range of hi-fi components. It can play both CDs and Super Audio CDs (SACDs). It’s equipped with the latest generation of its Master SoundDiscrete DAC G2. that employs a fully dual-mono configuration and incorporates five independent linear power supply systems. It also features Esoteric’s proprietary SACD transport mechanism, VRDS-ATLAS, which is built on an exceptionally rigid, heavy-duty platform. The company claims the Grandioso K1XE represents the pinnacle of all-in-one Super Audio CD/DAC performance and “embodies both the present and future of high-end digital audio.”

• $45,000 at Esoteric

Technics

Technics SL-1210MKX

The Technics SL-1210MKX is the new flagship model in the iconic audio maker’s SL-1200 series of DJ-focused turntables (and the next evolution of the 2019-released SL-1210MK7). It has a significantly heavier chassis, newly designed isolation feet and, for the first time in a SL-1200 series turntable, the SL-1210MKX introduces a dedicated ±4% pitch range. According to the brand, the SL-1210MKX is “designed to address the challenges DJs face in high-pressure performance settings where powerful sound systems, deep bass, structural vibration, and extended operating periods place exceptional demands on equipment.”

• at Technics

Together, they show an industry that never stops ticking — and, centuries later, can still find the time to surprise you.

H. Moser & Cie.

H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Aventurine Saquon Barkley Edition

Saquon Barkley’s signature Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon runs on H. Moser & Cie.’s in-house Caliber HMC 811 automatic movement, featuring a cylindrical hairspring with a one-minute flying tourbillon. A deep aventurine subdial paired with a white rubber strap nods to the all-pro running back’s alma mater. After dark, the numerals 2 and 6 glow in green Super-LumiNova, honoring Barkley’s jersey number 26, and it is limited to 97 pieces in honor of his birth year.

• $99,600 at H. Moser & Cie.

Hanhart

Hanhart 0260 x Bait Chronograph

A limited-edition collaboration between Hanhart, lifestyle brand 0260 and collector platform Bait, this 39mm hand-wound chronograph applies an automotive-inspired mid-century motif to the legendary 417 ES pilot’s watch. The cream dial pairs brown subdials with radially set Arabic numerals lifted from a 1930s Hanhart catalog, while a fluted bidirectional bezel and signature red marker complete the vintage-racing aesthetic. Each of the 88 numbered pieces ships on a saddle-leather strap with period-correct bar stitching.

• $3,300 at Hanhart (Creme)
• $3,300 at Chrono 24 (Creme)
• $3,300 at Hanhart (Black)
• $3,300 at Chrono 24 (Black)

Casio

Casio Vintage LA680WEM

Casio’s Vintage LA680WEM distills the brand’s retro digital formula down to its most wearable form. The compact octagonal resin case, measuring just 28.6 across, pairs with a slim stainless steel mesh bracelet fitted with a self-adjustable clasp, giving it a quietly elevated look. Inside, it delivers everything you need: a 1/100-second stopwatch, daily alarm, auto-calendar, 12/24-hour display and an amber LED backlight. Water resistant and rated for around five years on a single CR1616 cell, it’s the rare unisex daily-wear watch that dresses up or down.

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Praesidus

Praesidus A-11 LMUV OG Green

This retro field watch contains a dial made of steel sourced from the hood of an actual Willys MB military vehicle used in World War II.

• $595 at Praesidus

Even so, a few launches stand out, including a bright overhaul for some of The James Brand’s most accessible offerings and a darkly dazzling one for GiantMouse’s first auto knife, three ways.

Meanwhile, Opinel is over here with a fishy new folder inspired by … a 20-foot knife-shaped skate park feature‽

Catch up on everything you might have missed below.

Tenable Riflestock – B2131S2

Opinel Limited Edition No.08 ‘The Swordfisherman’ Folding Knife

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Debuting over a decade ago, the MCW-100H is Casio’s best chronograph that doesn’t fall into its G-Shock or Edifice lineups. It’s a sporty, oversized timepiece that brings motorsport-inspired styling to the brand’s budget-friendly range, and now the blacked-out variant is discounted for a super-low price. 

Casio

Complete with three labeled subdials and a chunky resin case, the MCW-100H measures a whopping 51.8mm across but doesn’t wear heavy thanks to its lightweight resin build. In fact, it weighs just 50 grams (1.76 ounces).

Casio

The three-hand analog display is joined by stopwatch functionality, a date indicator and a 24-hour subdial. The stopwatch measures elapsed and split times, as well as first- and second-place finishes.

Providing the type of capability and versatility you’d expect from a rugged Casio timepiece, it’s rated for 100m of water resistance and the replaceable SR920SW battery lasts about three years, but possibly more. 

Casio

The sale

Decked out in a black resin case and bracelet with orange accents, this particular MCW-100H reference is not a particularly subtle timepiece, nor is it trying to be. And right now, it’s priced at 40 percent off from Casio’s outlet store and Amazon. That means it’s just $45, down from $75.

Casio

Casio MCW-100H-1AV

• $45 at Casio
  $75 (40% off)

Iconic watches like the Navitimer, SuperOcean and Chronomat were born from a drive for pragmatic excellence. Chronographs, in particular, have been the brand’s bread and butter.

Breitling was part of “Project 99,” which developed one of the world’s first automatic chronograph movements in 1969. Since 2009, the in-house Caliber B01 has powered most of the brand’s flagship chronographs.

With highlights like a fully updated Chronomat collection, the resurrection of the original “reverse panda” chronograph, the first regular production Navitimer Cosmonaute, and the return of the “Twin Jets” dial logo, 2026 has been a banner year for Breitling.

Here are the year’s best releases so far.

Best Breitling watches of 2026

Breitling

The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good

Breitling’s Navitimer Cosmonaute, featuring the collection’s most unique dial, finally gets a regular production model.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Breitling Takes Its Aston Martin Partnership to the Next Level

As if Valhalla owners didn’t have it good enough already.

By Johnny Brayson

Breitling

Breitling’s Navitimer Goes Retro. It’s Never Looked Cooler

Birth of the Cool.

By Johnny Brayson

Breitling

Breitling’s Ultra-Tough Sports Chronograph Gets a Pair of Bold New Editions

The tough get going.

By Johnny Brayson

Sicura

Breitling’s Old Sister Brand Returns with Its First New Dive Watch in Decades

Sicura is back.

By Johnny Brayson

Breitling

Breitling’s 1960s Chronograph Pays Tribute to James Bond’s Iconic Car

Breitling and Aston Martin pay homage to their shared screen time in 1965’s Thunderball with a special edition Top Time chronograph.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Breitling’s Latest Chronograph Confirms Watchmaking’s Unexpected New Trend

The Bumblebee gets some company.

By Johnny Brayson

Breitling

Breitling Drops a Surprising Pair of Tool Watches with Americans in Mind

The Swiss powerhouse is the only luxury watch brand collaborating with America250, the official celebration organization set up by Congress.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Breitling Transforms Its Core Sports Watch Collection with Improved Wearability and Modernity

The Chronomat collection gets a sleek redesign without sacrificing its 1980s sports watch charm, headlined by a downsized 42mm chronograph.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Did Breitling Quietly Launch the Ultimate Navitimer?

In what must be the most extravagant Navitimer ever released, the B19 Chronograph Perpetual Calendar now comes in a full platinum build.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Breitling’s New Navitimer Is the Perfect Blend of Modern and Retro Watchmaking

The world’s most iconic pilot’s watch pays tribute to a symbol of the golden age of commercial aviation with an absolutely stunning design.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Breitling Resurrects the Original Reverse Panda Chronograph. It Is Ridiculously Good-Looking

It looks even better than it did in 1957.

By Johnny Brayson

Breitling

Is Breitling’s New Navitimer Chronograph Its Best-Looking Yet?

Yes, this Navitimer has a panda dial, but it is in the nuanced details that you find one of the best-looking Breitling watches ever released.

By Brad Lanphear

Breitling

Breitling’s New F1 Chronograph Blends Heritage Looks with Modern Materials

Breitling’s aviation icon, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph, gets a racecourse-ready makeover with a titanium case and a carbon fiber dial.

By Brad Lanphear

However, that’s precisely the tradeoff Thor Motor Coach’s new camper, the Rize+, seeks to better balance.

Thor Motor Coach

It splits the difference between a more compact Class B van and a larger Class C motorhome, aiming to provide the ideal middle ground for couples, weekend warriors and space-conscious travelers alike.

A camper that’s just right

In practice, this means the E-Series-based platform measures 19 feet, 8 inches end to end. This actually makes it shorter than some of Thor’s ProMaster and Sprinter-based rigs.

Nevertheless, because the rig rocks a custom box setup at the back, it allows for some well-rounded interior accommodations.

Thor Motor Coach

The ceiling height stands over six feet tall, and the rear sleeping area measures 52 inches by 82 inches. According to Thor, the fixed sofas can double as a pair of twins or a full bed.

What’s more, the Rize+ comes equipped with a fully enclosed wet bath and a foot-flush toilet. There’s even a skylight in the shower.

Thor Motor Coach

To take care of meals and prep, Thor specs a respectable kitchen setup. Along with a single-burner induction cooktop, there’s also a microwave and a refrigerator as standard.

More than a place to stay

Beyond the generous interior fittings, Thor’s Rize+ accounts for life on the road through its respectable range of living provisions.

For example, freshwater capacity comes to 20.5 gallons, grey water 24 gallons and wastewater 11 gallons.

Thor Motor Coach

It also features a 1,000-watt inverter and a 4.0 kW gas generator, as well as shoreline and solar power compatibility. The charging flexibility is bound to come in handy, as it does ship cable-ready with TV prep.

Add to that creature comforts like power vents, a 13,500 BTU air conditioner and some ambient LED lighting, and it’s made only better by refinements such as soft-close drawers.

Thor Motor Coach

Thor’s Rize+ might be small for a Class C rig, but it aims to stand much taller than its stature might suggest.

Availability and pricing

Thor’s Rize+ 18R carries a starting price of $130,340 and is available to order through the company’s dealer network.

That positions it in line even with some Class B conversions and obviously well below many Class C coaches. If you’d like to learn more, you can head to the Thor Motor Company website.

The brand reportedly sells somewhere in the ballpark of 12 million pairs every year.

You do the math: retailing for $115, the Air Force 1 is, by even conservative estimates, its own $1 billion business.

In other words, Nike’s best-selling sneaker of all time is nothing short of a global phenomenon, instantly recognizable in most corners of the world.

But the latest remix might require a double take.

Nike

TK

With a dark leather upper, the Air Force 1 Gore-Tex Vibram “Baroque Brown” leaves its sporty basketball pedigree on the sidelines, subbing in as an upscale dad shoe in line with the New Balance Allerdale and Mephisto Match.

Nike

Nike

That said, Nike isn’t wasting the seasonal opportunity to fortify its icon with a pair of winter upgrades.

True to its name, the Air Force 1 Gore-Tex Vibram pairs a Gore-Tex liner with a Vibram outsole for a double dose of weather resistance.

Nike

Nike

The waterproof membrane keeps rain and slush at bay. Meanwhile, the extra-grippy rubber outsole brings extra confidence on slick sidewalks and roads.

All in all, this is a deceptively rugged spin on the Air Force 1, adding practicality and protection to a refreshingly understated read on the Swoosh icon.

Nike

Availability and pricing

The Air Force 1 Gore-Tex Vibram “Baroque Brown” is available now in select overseas markets. It carries a retail price of $150, with a US rollout expected in the coming weeks.

Nike

Nike Air Force 1 Gore-Tex Vibram Men’s Shoes

• $150 at Nike

That’s what I see in Tenable’s new Riflestock, particularly the B2131S2 variant, which frankly looks like a knife that costs much more than $65.

Tenable Knives

Created by veteran designer Nick Swan, who has also crafted blades for Kansept and Kizer, among others, the knife is a modern interpretation of the classic gunstock-pattern slipjoint, a unique throwback style.

The versatility really comes from the fact that the modified drop-point blade is just 2.34 inches and the mechanism is a non-locking one. 

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Those two qualities make this blade legal pretty much everywhere but a plane, enabling you to carry it on all your adventures without concern.

The most gentlemanly version, the aforementioned B2131S2, gets a blackwash-finished blade made of Nitro-V, an affordable steel valued for its toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance.

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The handle is made of shred carbon fiber (which together with the blade calls to mind Kansept’s much pricier Kitpu), accented with bronze-colored hardware and a lanyard hole.

Beyond those features, the knife leans starkly minimalist, eschewing a pocket clip and weighing just 1.66 ounces.

Tenable Knives

The other three variants — a water ripple Damascus steel-bladed edition, a twill carbon fiber handled treatment and a military-tinged olive green-handled version costing just $50 — are worth a look too.

But for the full gentlemanly effect, the B2131S2 is the standout option.

Tenable Knives

Tenable Riflestock – B2131S2

• $65 at Tenable Knives

However, if we measured by affordability, right now it wouldn’t even be close.

That’s because Backcountry is quietly selling The North Face’s iconic lightweight jacket for a whopping 40 percent off, making it much more affordable than Patagonia’s capable competitor.

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While both options are packable synthetic-insulated puffers, only one is less than $200 right now.

The North Face

The North Face’s Thermoball Jacket is renowned for its lightweight, adventure-ready design that’s as ready for hiking as it is traveling, running everday errands or heading across town to meet friends.

The one-pound layer is designed with TNF’s proprietary Windwall recycled polyester shell, which, as the name suggests, provides wind resistance as well as breathability.

The non-PFC DWR finish adds weather protection, while the packable Thermoball insulation retains warmth, even in wet conditions.

When things heat up, the jacket packs into its own right hand pocket for easy storage and stuffing in your pack. Zippered hand pockets provide security, the internal draft flap and chin guard block out cold air and the adjustable hem and elastic cuffs help seal in heat.

Right now, Backcountry is offering 40 percent off on four select colorways: Burnt Umber, Dusk Blue, Iron Clay, TNF Black and Woodland Green.

Imagine, if you will, that instead of government aviation, Hanhart got into recreational automotive racing in the late 1950s. In this fictional timeline, the 417 ES would have likely looked something like Hanhart’s new collaboration with Bait and 0260.

Hanhart

Bait is a streetwear brand founded by Eric Peng Cheng, and 0260 is an exclusive club for high-end automotive and watch enthusiasts established by Lex Borrero.

The pair drew inspiration for their 417 ES dial redesign from sports cars of the same era. Bold, utilitarian hour and minute tracks are replaced with a slender, curvy font pulled from Hanhart’s archive.

Hanhart

The font and hour track orientation come from Hanhart’s
Model 881, which debuted in the 1930s. A matching simplified track is used on each subdial as well.

Subtle indications of the collaboration are printed on the dial, with Bait placed below the Hanhart logo and 0260 above the anti-magnetic and shockproof indications.

Black or Creme?

This limited-edition release offers two dial color schemes. The Black lands closer to the original 417 ES, with a matte-black dial featuring a printed gray hour track.

Hanhart

White subdials create a “reverse panda” motif, and they are instantly distinguishable by a black hand on the 30-minute totalizer and a red hand on the small seconds.

It is paired with a black leather pin buckle strap with white end stitches.

The Creme dial is a stark departure from the source material, featuring a warm tonal palette. The creamy white dial is marked with gray hour and minute tracks, while the burnt orange subdials feature white tracks.

Hanhart

All three central hands feature an eggshell white finish, and the small seconds hand stands out in yellow.

It comes on a brown leather pin buckle strap with white end stitches.

Start your engines

Aside from the screw-on caseback, which sports the logos of all three collaborators, this is a standard 417 ES case. It measures 39mm in diameter, is made of stainless steel and is topped with the signature bidirectional fluted bezel featuring a red lacquered marker.

Hanhart

It is powered by a Sellita Caliber SW510 M hand-wound movement, which beats at 4Hz and offers a 58-hour power reserve. Hanhart regulates to a stated accuracy of 0 to +8 seconds per day.

The SW510 is a solid chronograph movement, but it would have been nice to see the Sellita Caliber AMT5100 M flyback chronograph movement used in the recent Steve McQueen edition.

Hanhart

Availability and price

This fantastic reimagining of the 417 ES as a 1950s auto racing watch is easily one of the coolest collaborations I’ve come across all year. It is simultaneously a stark departure from the iconic chronograph and a faithful expression of Hanhart’s contemporaneous design language.

The Hanhart 417 ES Limited Edition Bait x 0260 is available now for $3,300, but landing one is tricky. Each color is limited to 88 pieces, and for the first 24 hours, it can only be purchased through Chrono 24. After that, any remaining stock will be available through authorized Hanhart dealers.

That’s right, the all-new ATH-AWX7000 are designed to both exude luxury and sound elite.

Audio-Technica

The New Flagship Closed-Back Headphones

The most striking feature of the ATH-AWX7000 are its wooden housings, which are made from Kiso cypress, which is described as one of Japan’s finest woods and prized for its “durability, natural beauty and distinctive grain.”

Additionally, each wooden housing is finished by hand using Echizen lacquer, a traditional Japanese craft with a history stretching back more than 1,500 years. The brand claims this lacquer finish helps highlight the natural color and grain of the wood.  

Audio-Technica

Naturally, being the new flagship model, Audio-Technica has ensured that they sound every bit as good as they look.

The ATH-AWX7000 is the first model to feature Audio-Technica’s new True Closed-back Acoustic (TCbA) design, which harnesses air pressure generated within the enclosed earcups.

The brand says this design “takes advantage of the powerful low-frequency energy and wide dynamic range associated with closed-back headphones, while delivering greater transparency across the mid and high frequencies.”

Audio-Technica

Additionally, Audio-Technica integrated the ATH-AWX7000 to two key technologies to make sure that sound elite.

First, the headphones feature a newly developed diaphragm, named Hybrid Matrix Diaphragm (HMD), that moves as a single unit and helps improve transient response and dynamics across all volume levels.

Audio-Technica

Also, the headphones incorporate a new transducer technology, High-Concentricity X Dynamic Transducer (HXDT), which A-T describes as a precision manufacturing process “that aligns the baffle, magnet, voice coil and diaphragm to reduce manufacturing tolerances to one-tenth of conventional levels.”

Combined, these two technologies allow for exceptionally precise diaphragm movement so that the ATH-AWX7000 can reveal “subtle details even within complex and familiar recordings.”

Audio-Technica

The ATH-AWX7000 are lavish headphones, so Audio-Technica spared no expensive when it comes to the details. This includes soft leather earpads, a lightweight magnesium frame and arms, and precision-machined aluminum sliders. There’s a newly designed, extra comfortable headband, too.

The headphones ship with a 2.5 meter balanced cable with Neutrik XLR connectors and a 3.0 meter unbalanced cable with a 6.3 mm stereo plug.

Price and availability

The ATH-AWX7000 made their debut at the Paris Audio Video Show (PAVS) this week. They are available to buy now. A pair costs $3,799.

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-AWX7000

• $3,799 at Audio-Technica

While Salomon remains the benchmark for toggle laces, brands from Adidas to Sketchers have taken their lead. Even Merrell uses a sort of Boa Fit System for some of its hiking shoes.

One brand that hasn’t been as prominent in this category is Asics. The Japanese brand, known for its running shoes, has built an identity around cushioning, stability and performance-fit tech. Nevertheless, its latest collaboration is one of the rare instances where Asics leans into streetwear utility.

Asics

Treat for your feet

The latest collaboration with Malaysian streetwear convention Sneakerlah takes heavy inspiration from a popular Southeast Asian shaved-ice dessert called ice kacang. For the task, the duo taps the classic running-turned-lifestyle sneaker, the Gel-Kayano 20.

Asics

Asics

The homage starts with the white mesh upper panels that transition to pink by the back of the shoe to evoke the rose syrup used on the treat. Meanwhile, yellow accents around the collar and outsole take after the sweet corn topping called jagung and the pinkish-red hues on the toe cap and eyelets nod to another core ingredient, red bean.

Asics

But that’s not all. Even the cream-colored criss-cross FluidFit cage system in front references the evaporated milk commonly drizzled on top of the ice. Perhaps my favorite element is the green Gel midsole visible underfoot, nodding to cendol jelly. And you can barely see it but the black color used for the outsole’s Guidance Trusstic support system references the grass jelly topping.

You’d be forgiven if you didn’t even notice the quick-fit laces at first. Considering the garish motif, any sort of gorpcore-style hardware might feel out of place. However, the single-pull laces add a much-needed ruggedness to these deceptively slick kicks.

Asics

Price and availability

The Asics x Sneakerlah Gel-Kayano 20 “Ice Kacang” will drop October 24 at 11 a.m. ET from Asics’s website. It will be priced at $210. For reference, the standard version of the shoe costs around $180.

That’s because the Buckinghamshire shop diverged from Triumph’s Classic line altogether. Instead, Thornton has applied its bike-crafting talents to one of the brand’s enduros, of all things.

Triumph’s enduro gets street smart

Suffice it to say, even if the build is a break from the norm, the result is nothing short of impressive. Thornton Hundred has succeeded in turning Triumph’s TF 450-E into one wicked supermoto machine.

Thornton Hundred

In practice, this means it now wears some necessary road-going accouterments. A closer look reveals three LEDs integrated into the custom front fairing, and it also now rocks mirrors and other important lighting provisions.

What’s more, it rides on some 17-inch Rotobox carbon fiber wheels rather than the stock 21/18-inch setup. It’s a choice that required some careful problem-solving, as Thornton ultimately had to fabricate its own rear brake carrier and axle spacers to achieve the fit.

Thornton Hundred

Around the rest of the bike, there are plenty of other unique touches, too. In addition to a much larger front disc for added stopping power, it also benefits from some taller gearing for improved road manners and a custom side stand mount to make parking more secure.

A handsome visual treatment

To that end, though Thornton Hundred left the TF 450-E’s 450cc single alone, it boasts plenty of grunt with 57.8 horsepower. It’s also svelte from the factory at 257.3 pounds wet.

Thornton Hundred

Besides, the outfit gave the Triumph quite the visual overhaul. Even ignoring its new supermoto stance, it’s not something you’d recognize as the same enduro.

For instance, up front, it wears a reshaped fender supposedly inspired by Aprilia’s SXV 550. Together with the reshaped tail and the carbon fiber tank shroud accents, it gives the Triumph an even more aggressive look.

Thornton Hundred

However, at the same time, Thornton’s take on the TF 450-E also gives the bike an air of refinement. Between the custom paint, the quilted suede seat and the badging, it does bring a few tie-ins to the brand’s body of bobber work.

Availability and pricing

Thornton Hundred has not announced pricing or availability. The pictured TF 450-E is a one-off build, though the shop has advertised that customers can commission their own through its social media channels.

Thornton Hundred

Triumph TF450-E Supermoto by Thornton Hundred

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The limited-edition garment had the feel of a hype drop, yet it was backed up by performance bona fides rarely seen in such releases.

Columbia

Naturally, I’m stoked to see the brand bring it back, with a new dark stone-on-white colorway joining the original black-on-black style. (The original camo-patterned jacket is nowhere to be found, but hey, it was fun while it lasted, right?)

The new treatment is one that, if you described it to me, I’d be skeptical, yet actually seeing it, I have to say it totally works. 

Columbia

The two shades play together nicely for a look that is, as Outkast might say, so fresh and so clean.

The key elements of the original release are otherwise retained: a down puffer and a tactically styled utility vest inspired by the Henry’s Fork Vest, a hunting-focused garment the brand made in the 1960s.

Columbia

Laid on top of the puffer, it augments that comfy piece with a ton of handy cargo pockets, while also creating an avant-garde aesthetic that’s oddly perfect for urban settings.

The jacket itself is no slouch either, thanks to such features as a 100% nylon shell treated with Omni-Shield, which repels moisture and resists stains, keeping you dry and clean.

Columbia

The 100% polyester lining, meanwhile, boasts Omni-Heat Infinity, which employs a thermal-reflective pattern to help you retain body heat without adding weight.

The insulation is a potent RDS-certified 700-fill goose down, rarely seen in a garment at this price. There’s also a drawcord adjustable hood and zippered hand pockets accessible through open welts of the vest. 

Columbia

Two other notable features involve zippers. The main one is a two-way dealie, a godsend for dumping heat while riding a bike or wearing a pack with a sternum strap.

Two other zippers uniquely enable the vest to zip into place, rather than simply resting on top of the jacket.

Columbia

That enables the two components to fully merge, though as you’ve seen on this page, they can both be rocked on their own to great effect.

They don’t call it a 3-in-1 for nothing.

Columbia

Columbia CSC1938 Dually Mountain Outerchange (White)

• $425 at Columbia

The French knifemaking outfit’s designs are tried and true, while still remaining open to revisions.

In a case of life imitating art, the upcoming, limited-edition No. 8 “The Swordfisherman” combines Opinel’s extensive expertise in knives with San Francisco–based artist Jeremy Fish’s unique creative perspective.

Opinel

A little backstory is necessary to understand the meaningful partnership: The Versus Skatepark was created in 2017 in the Maurienne Valley, the birthplace of Opinel.

The park’s signature feature, the nearly-20-foot high Opinel Volcano, has become a canvas for artists in the years since; it was decorated by artist Chufy in 2019 and by Lucas Beaufort in 2023.

In 2026, Opinel is entrusting the Opinel Volcano to Jeremy Fish, known for his deep ties to skate culture and whimsical, bold artistic style.

Inspired by the skate park sculpture and Fish’s own family heritage, Opinel is releasing a limited-edition No. 8 that combines the large-scale installation into a sleek pocket knife.

The “Espadon” (swordfish) motif pays tribute to the Opinel handle’s fishtail shape and iconic Yatagan blade, with the artwork also inspired by Fish’s grandfathers: one a traveling knife salesman and the other a woodworker, hunter, fisherman, and knife collector.

The new pocket knife slightly alters the dimensions and materials of the standard No. 8: the stainless steel blade is 3.25 inches, with an overall length of 7.5 inches. The handle is hornbeam wood rather than beech wood.

The artwork is applied to the entire handle using all-over sublimation printing, while both sides of the blade are engraved.

The collaboration is limited to just 700 units, and each comes with specially designed packaging and an accompanying leaflet.

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Opinel

Opinel

Opinel

Opinel Limited Edition No.08 ‘The Swordfisherman’ Folding Knife

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Today, the archival silhouette has found a second life as a lifestyle sneaker, tapping into the enduring appeal of vintage shoes. In fact, it’s the perfect candidate for one of the most heritage-style New Balances ever created.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder has teamed up with the Boston-based footwear brand many times over the past decade. However, few of the duo’s collaborative efforts have been as stunning as the T500 that dropped this week.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder

Coffee with cream

Inspired by coffeehouse culture, the new Cafe Pack features two pairs of the T500. 

The first aims for a monochromatic aesthetic and is dubbed “Espresso,” naturally. Covered in brown, the sneakers swap in a hairy suede upper, designed to mimic the look of coffee grounds. As you can see, the shoe covers the brown spectrum very well. The base is a bit lighter in color, meanwhile both the tongue and the “N” logo are treated to an uber-classy pebble-grain leather.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder

That pebble-grain returns for the second variant, “Milk,” named after the most ubiquitous coffee additive. It still lands in hairy suede, but this time around, the gum midsole goes a bit darker to color-match the “N” logo and tongue above.

Todd Snyder

Aside from cosmetic upgrades, you still have all the T500 structural hallmarks, such as the low-profile shape, the polyurethane midsole and herringbone outsole with a pivot circle. However, the toe box is no longer perforated.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder

Price and availability

Both New Balance T500 sneakers in the Cafe Pack are available from Todd Snyder’s website now. They’re priced at $130 each.

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder x New Balance T500 “Cafe Pack”

• $130 at Todd Snyder

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Zappos

The U574v1 is a modern, unisex take on that same vintage running silhouette — built with a breathable suede-and-polyester-mesh upper that keeps things comfortable through long days, and a New Balance Encap midsole underneath, which pairs a soft foam core with a polyurethane rim for cushioning that New Balance says holds up over time.

A rubber outsole completes a construction that New Balance positions as a long-lasting everyday build.

Zappos

Right now, Zappos is selling the U574v1 for $80, down from its regular price of $100.

The discount applies to multiple colorways and a wide range of sizes, so you have a genuine shot at finding a pair that works for you.

Worth noting: these aren’t the lightest option on the market if that’s your priority, but for off-hours or weekends, it’s hard to beat the comfort and now-classic late-80s styling of the 574.

Zappos

New Balance Classics U574v1

• $80 at Zappos
  $100 (20% off)

I would expect that level of mechanical intricacy from the likes of Vacheron Constantin or Audemars Piguet, but it comes instead from the far more affordable French watchmaker Yema. Known for retro-inspired divers and sports watches, the brand has achieved its most ambitious feat by far.

Yema

Yema watches typically feature simple, approachable names like the Superman and the Wristmaster, but this exquisite feat of horological engineering deserves a more distinguished title. Dubbed the Spacegraf Heure Sidérale Tourbillon Volant, it even sounds luxurious.

A 42mm Grade 5 titanium case, finished with satin brushing and a polished chamfer around the bezel, complements the ultra-modern dial. Angled lugs hold a black leather strap with a signed titanium pin buckle.

Yema

The lower half of the dial is dominated by the flying tourbillon, which is exposed through a circular cutout. Along with regulating the escapement by fending off the forces of gravity, the “floating” complication supports the small seconds hand, which is mounted on top, indicating a white seconds track framing the aperture.

A starry night

Sitting opposite the flying tourbillon on the dial is Yema’s Sidereal Time Complication. It depicts the constellations visible along the meridian circle (a specific point in the sky) at France’s Besançon Observatory, a landmark of French horology established in 1878.

Yema

The white disc decorated with a black star map makes a full rotation once every 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds — one sidereal day.

Encircling the Sidereal Time Complication and continuing as a segmented hour track is a set of 3D Super-LumiNova Grade X1 blocks. The hour and minute hands feature the same material, while the seconds track, minute track and star disc are coated in matching blue-emitting lume.

Yema

In low light, this ode to a nineteenth-century observatory glows like a sci-fi instrument, set against a black sandblasted PVD-coated dial.

The whole thing sits under a 1.6mm double dome sapphire crystal.

105 hours

The true marvel of the Spacegraf Heure Sidérale Tourbillon Volant is the Caliber CMM.32 movement inside. Developed in collaboration with watchmaker Olivier Mory, it is produced in Yema’s Morteau manufacture.

Yema

Yema rates its accuracy at −3/+7 seconds per day, and it packs an impressive 105-hour power reserve. More constellations decorate the blue-finished movement, visible through the exhibition caseback.

Availability and price

The Yema Spacegraf Heure Sidérale Tourbillon Volant Limited Edition is available now for $16,000. Only 150 pieces are available.

While that is well above the brand’s typically affordable price range, it is a bargain compared to equivalent complications from luxury brands. If this watch came from a celebrated Swiss watchmaker, you would likely find another zero at the end of the price.

Thanks to Praesidus, that number isn’t zero.

The American brand, founded in 2019, was built around the idea of recreating the iconic A-11 hacking field watch of WWII, AKA “the watch that won the war.”

Praesidus

The brand’s latest take on a modernized A-11 takes its WWII obsession literally by featuring steel from the hood of a WWII Willys MB.

The Willys MB was the original Jeep 4×4 and was used by American GIs throughout the Second World War. Praesidus was able to recover steel from the hood of one such war-used vehicle and decided to make watch dials out of it.

Praesidus

But instead of prettying up the dials, the brand opted to leave them in their war-ravaged state, only applying a blasting process to reveal wear at different levels, resulting in five colorways: Dark Steel, OG Green, Fresh Green, Red Patina and Yellow Patina.

The dials are paired with the brand’s A-11 LMUV field watch, a modernized take on the A-11 with a 38mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova hands and indices, 100m of water resistance and an NH35 Caliber automatic movement from TMI, Seiko’s movement manufacture.

Praesidus

Availability and pricing

Given the nature and the extremely limited quantity of material used for the dials, every Praesidus A-11 LMUV Willys MB is different and just a limited amount will ever be made (though the brand hasn’t said how many it will produce).

The watch is available to preorder now from Praesidus’s website in all four colors on a leather or textile strap, with all options priced at $595. For $695, you can also select one of a very limited number of “Oddball” dials that emerged from the blasting process with unique, multicolored patterns.

Praesidus

Praesidus A-11 LMUV OG Green

Specs

Case Size	38mm
Movement	Seiko Caliber NH-35 automatic
Water Resistance	100m

• $595 at Praesidus

Admittedly, I was skeptical before pulling the trigger on my very first Casio years ago. It was (and still is) a Databank DBC-611G, which stretches just 33.1mm across. For any other brand, that would easily be considered a ladies’ watch. However, there was just something about the retro styling and calculator function that called my name. 

I was a lifelong enthusiast of digital watches but most of my previous models had been upwards of 40mm in size (either G-Shocks or G-Shock dupes). Needless to say, the Databank is my favorite of the bunch. I wear it most days and get compliments from strangers at least once a week.

This week, Casio has unveiled something so small that it might make most men pause. It’s even slimmer than the Databank … but I still might buy one.

Casio

Meshing perfectly

At first glance, the LA680 looks just like your classic Casio watch. It has hallmarks like the rounded octagonal case, a stepped bezel and the stylish dial design. It’s been around for years but now it gets a sleek stainless steel mesh bracelet.

Casio

The LA680WEMG is the first mesh bracelet watch from Casio but it’s easily my favorite version of the LA680 so far. Decidedly dressier than previous iterations, it lands in a resin case that’s either gold-tone or chrome-plated.

Casio

Standing tall

Casio has always marketed the LA680 as a unisex watch. While it’s significantly wider than its predecessor, the LA670, the styling objectively takes after classics like the A158 or even the F-91W. Slightly more square than rectangular, the LA680 actually has more in common with the F-91WB with its cleaner dial.

Casio

Nevertheless, this timepiece is still small. Measuring just 28.6mm across, it shaves off 4.5mm from my Databank. But also, this particular variant is almost as tall as the flagship A158 due to the uniquely tall end links that connect to the case. The other ends have an adjustable clasp as per usual.

Casio

The watch’s features include an LED backlight, a stopwatch, a daily alarm, an hourly time signal and a day-date function.

Casio

Price and availability

Currently, the LA680WEMG is available from Casio’s UK website. It’s priced at £55 (~$73). US availability has not yet been announced.

Casio

Casio Vintage LA680WEM

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The Vietnam-based builder has reworked its Ducati-powered 821 into a dedicated collaboration with (RED), the nonprofit that channels commercial partnerships into HIV/AIDS funding.

Bandit9

The resulting bike arrives as a powerful statement, and in more ways than one.

A powerful statement

For starters, the cause gives a machine that already turned heads an additional reason to exist apart from mere spectacle. Bandit9 is donating the proceeds from every (RED) 800 purchase to support the charity’s mission.

Bandit9

Beyond the humanitarian implications, the partnership signals something about where Bandit9 stands as a brand. After all, (RED) has usually partnered with more mainstream outfits, like Apple, Fiat and even Manchester United; for a boutique builder that got its start making waves with low-volume custom work, that’s a meaningful sign of how far it’s come.

In any event, the result itself is no less of a statement. The (RED) 800 layers Bandit9’s Ducati 821 custom with a striking sanguine hue that fades into brilliant raw aluminum. Hand-shaped, brushed and painted, each example wears wholly unique bodywork.

Bandit9

Moreover, underneath that slippery unibody, the (RED) 800 retains the same formula that made its predecessor so compelling. It tips the scales at a svelte 386 pounds, and power comes from a Ducati 821cc Testastretta L-twin rated at 110 horsepower and 65.8 lb-ft of torque.

To anchor the whole piece, Bandit9 fabricates a custom tubular steel trellis and cast aluminum frame.

Bandit9

Meanwhile, to keep things rubber-side down, the outfit specs 43mm forks up front with an adjustable rear Sachs shock and a Brembo monobloc brake setup.

Rounded out by other bespoke components, like fenders, foot pegs and mirrors, it’s truly a sight to behold. From some angles, it almost gives Aston-Brough.

Bandit9

Availability and pricing

The (RED) 800 is available directly through Bandit9. As with the Ducati 821, it’s exclusive in both number and MSRP. Only nine examples will be built in total, each priced at $49,900.

Bandit9

Bandit9 (RED) 800

• $49,900 at Bandit9

Stanley, Coleman, Igloo and Thermos predate the company by decades, if not more than a century.

Nonetheless, Yeti has in short order established itself as one of the most trusted names in the great outdoors. And not just with coolers.

Yeti

Today, the company maintains a vast and varied catalog that includes bags, bottles, performance apparel and more, all sharing two traits:

Yeti gear is tough. Founders Roy and Ryan Seiders began the brand with “high-end, high-function, damn-near-indestructible coolers,” as Yeti itself puts it.

Yeti

The second: its stuff is notoriously, unapologetically pricey. Whether it’s a rolling storage box or cast-iron skillet, Yeti famously sells premium gear with premium price tags.

Fortunately, the rare deal can help.

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Seeing green

Conveniently timed for holiday shopping, the brand dropped the price on every single item in its “Ridgeline” collection.

“Ridgeline” arrived at the very beginning of 2026, bringing a light-gray-green look (echoing “Sagebrush” from 2021) to some of Yeti’s best-sellers.

Yeti

Yeti

It also introduced clever color blocking, combining the flagship hue with a darker olive reminiscent of the fan-favorite “Camp Green,” alongside color-matched lids on the Rambler bottles.

Yeti

Now, thanks to the new promotion, any remaining inventory of “Ridgeline” products sees the price tags slashed by 20 percent.

Yeti

For everyday essentials like the Rambler Water Bottle and Rambler Stackable Mug, that equates to rather humble savings around $10.

However, big-ticket items like the Hopper Flip 18 Soft Cooler and Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler drop by $60 and $65, respectively.

See below for a curation of discounted gear or head to Yeti’s website to browse the “Ridgeline” collection in full.

Yeti

Yeti Rambler 10 oz Stackable Mug

Yeti’s Rambler Stackable Mug brings its signature double-wall vacuum insulation to a compact, camp-friendly form factor. It also includes a DuraSip Ceramic lining that resists staining from coffee and other acidic drinks.

• $24 at Yeti
  $30 (20% off)

Yeti

Yeti Rambler 20 oz Stackable Cup with MagSlider Lid

The Rambler 20 oz Stackable Cup is Yeti’s answer to the everyday tumbler. It’s cup-holder compatible, stackable for tight spaces and finished in kitchen-grade 18/8 stainless steel. The included MagSlider Lid isn’t leakproof, per se, but it adds ample splash resistance on the go.

• $26 at Yeti
  $32 (19% off)

Yeti

Yeti Rambler 36 oz Water Bottle with Color-Matched Chug Cap

The Yeti Rambler Water Bottle pairs double-wall vacuum insulation with 18/8 stainless steel construction to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot from first sip to last. The leakproof Chug Cap means you can toss it in a pack without a second thought, while the 36-ounce capacity of this variant equals a half day of hydration.

• $40 at Yeti
  $50 (20% off)

Yeti

Yeti Rambler 24 oz Insulated Food Jar

The Rambler 24 oz Insulated Food Jar features double-wall vacuum insulation to keep hot food hot and cold food cold, while the MagVent lid vents pressure as it opens and disassembles fully for easy cleaning.

• $44 at Yeti
  $55 (20% off)

To date, the now-Texas-based hi-fi manufacturer hasn’t really messed with the look of the Mani. The original 2014-released Mani is basically identical to the next-generation model, the Mani 2, which was released in 2022.

Both first- and second-generation Manis feature a bespoke metal design, support MM and MC cartridges and offer four switchable gain modes. This allows them to work with a wide range of turntables.

The difference between the two was internal: Schiit updated the Mani 2 with improved circuitry and a power supply to deliver an even cleaner signal. (Schiit also increased the price from $129 to $149 with the Mani 2.)

Schiit’s revamped entry-level phono preamp

Schiit Audio

Fast forward to the present, and Schiit Audio has introduced the third-generation model. And with the Mani 3, it’s been updated both inside and out.

The most noticeable new feature of the Mani 3 is that the brand moved the gain selection and MM/MC input-loading controls to the front panel (they used to be on the bottom). A front button cycles through the options, with four LEDs showing where you are.

Additional switches for MC load customization and the rumble filter are still located on the back.

Schiit Audio

Schiit Audio

Schiit has improved the inner workings of the Mani 3 so that it offers better performance (“by a bit, not a mile”) than the Mani 2. It features improved circuitry, including Analog Devices AD4898 operational amplifiers and a passive RIAA equalization network.

The company claims that the “Mani 3 is the phono preamp for everyone, with the highest performance and flexibility of any affordable phono preamp.”

Schiit Audio

Price and availability

The Mani 3 costs $149, the same exact price as its predecessor, and comes in two finishes: black or silver.

The black version is available right now on the company’s website now. The silver version isn’t listed yet.

Schiit makes the Mani 3 in its factories in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Schiit Audio

Schiit Mani 3

• $149 at Schiit Audio

While its beloved footwear has never truly fallen off the mainstream radar, Vans has experienced its share of ups and downs. In 2026, the Off the Wall brand is enjoying a bona fide comeback.

From the retro-styled Premium Super Lowpro Trainer to the World Cup-inspired Vans Premium Authentic 44 EXT “Copa Racing Red,” the brand has dropped one standout release after another, all while preserving the rebellious spirit that made it a household name in the first place.

Below you’ll find the 49 sneakers that stood out and caught our editors’ eyes, from riffs on heritage styles to brand-new silhouettes destined to be instant classics.

The Best Vans Releases of 2026 (January – October)

Vans Knu Skool Shoe

Vans Premium Old Skool Gore-Tex Shoe

Vans Premium Authentic Ease Shoe

Vans OTW Chukka 49 Vibram

Vans Mule Platform Light

The jacket is even more appealing at the moment, thanks to a steep 40 percent discount found on Backcountry’s sale section.

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Thanks to that notable markdown, the fan-favorite insulated hoodie is just $210, down from $350. If you like what you see, act fast.

Mountain Hardwear

The defining feature of Mountain Hardwear’s warmth-focused zip-up is found in the name; the Stretchdown Hooded Jacket is designed with a stretchy outer shell fabric that makes the jacket much more pliable and easy to move in when compared with traditional puffy jackets.

The stretch-woven face fabric enhances mobility, while the 700-fill down insulation provides top-tier warmth while keeping the silhouette slim.

Thanks to its sleek fit, the Stretchdown Hooded Jacket easily layers under shells or additional outerwear, and its full-length zipper offers convenient temperature control, should things heat up.

Functional features continue in the insulated hood, whose elastic binding traps warmth and keeps things locked in place. Zippered hand pockets stow small essentials, while the adjustable hem offers a snug fit.

For climbers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a capable and cool insulated jacket, Backcountry currently has three eye-catching colorways on sale: Combat Green, Dark Copper and Moon Blue.

Combat Green and Moon Blue are each $210, while Dark Copper is slightly less discounted at $250.

The Royal Pop became a global sensation, selling out immediately and causing chaos at Swatch retail locations around the world. The dust has settled since the launch back in May, but Royal Pops still remain stubbornly difficult to purchase.

If you are one of the lucky buyers who has been able to pick up a Royal Pop, you perhaps are lamenting the fact that Swatch has yet to offer a strap for the watch. Sure, several aftermarket manufacturers have stepped up to fill this gap, but it sure would be nice if Swatch put out an official strap for the watch.

Swatch

Today, Swatch has announced a brand-new leather accessory for the Royal Pop that can be purchased online. Unfortunately, it isn’t a strap.

Instead, Swatch has launched a leather cover for the Royal Pop. The custom-fit cover essentially protects the watch and is made of calfskin leather with contrast stitching and features a large printed “Royal Pop” logo at its center.

Just like the watch, the cover is available in eight colorways. These colors are modeled after the eight available Royal Pop colors, and the idea is obviously to match your cover to your watch. But there’s no rule that says you have to, and Swatch encourages buyers to “create your own combination.”

Swatch

Availability and pricing

Is the leather cover necessary for a Royal Pop? No. Is it anywhere near as exciting as a strap would be? Also no. Is it a fun option for people looking to accessorize their Royal Pop? Yeah, probably.

The Royal Pop Leather Cover is available now exclusively on Swatch’s website, and is priced at a reasonable $48.

To wit, how do you stay warmly shielded against the elements without breaking a big sweat, soaking through your clothes and getting even colder?

Patagonia

The key is a garment that offers warmth without trapping heat, which is where Patagonia’s  Nano-Air Light Hybrid garments come in.

The time is right to grab one, as the brand is selling both its Jacket and Hoody for 40 to 50 percent off, with one small, well, medium-sized caveat (more on that in a moment).

Patagonia

The Women’s Jacket is 40 percent off, dropping the price from $249 to $149. The Men’s Jacket is 40 to 50 percent off, dropping the price from $249 to $149 or $124, depending on the color.

The Women’s Hoody is 50 percent off, dropping the price from $299 to $149. The Men’s Hoody is 40 percent off, dropping the price from $299 to $179.

Patagonia

Both styles boast 40-g FullRange insulation with a 30-denier recycled polyester stretch shell and R1 Air knit-fleece panels on the upper and lower back, sides and under the arms.

This hybridized treatment keeps you cozy where you need it while dumping heat where you generate it most, in conjunction with a DWR finish that wards off precipitation and sheds light moisture.

Patagonia

The pieces are quite light too, ranging from 8.9 ounces for the women’s Jacket to 11.8 ounces for the men’s Hoody, with a streamlined silhouette that layers cleanly under a hard shell if needed.

The aforementioned caveat is that sizing (and colorways) are a bit limited, depending upon your needs. 

Patagonia

At the time of writing, the Women’s Jacket is available in black, sizes XS through Medium. The Men’s Jacket is available in three colors and every size but (erp) Medium. 

The Women’s Hoody is available in black, sizes XS through XL. The Men’s Hoody is available in black, sizes XS, S, XL and XXL.

These well-timed, deeply discounted items are understandably selling fast, so act fast if you are interested..

Patagonia

Patagonia Women’s Nano-Air Light Hybrid Jacket

• $149 at Patagonia
  $249 (40% off)

Patagonia

Patagonia Men’s Nano-Air Light Hybrid Jacket

• $124 at Patagonia
  $249 (50% off)

Patagonia

Patagonia Women’s Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody

• $149 at Patagonia
  $299 (50% off)

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Aprilia

Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute

Aprilia built the RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute to honor a circuit where it has scored no fewer than 10 MotoGP World Championship victories — including the 300th win in brand history in 2025. The limited-edition machine wears an exclusive white, green and red livery referencing the Phillip Island Circuit logo, with a tank badge marking those race wins and a serialized steering head plate. Underneath the special bodywork sits the standard RS 660’s 660cc parallel-twin making 105 horsepower, paired with Aprilia’s full aPRC electronics suite including cornering ABS, traction control and a bidirectional quickshifter.

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Vans

Vans Holiday Beanie

If Santa skated, this is what he’d wear. The Vans Holiday Beanie is a classic ribbed-knit pullover beanie built for everyday cold-weather wear. It carries a relaxed, one-size-fits-most fit and features the brand’s signature embroidered logo at the cuff. Soft, stretchy fabric makes it easy to layer under a hood or wear on its own — a simple, reliable cold-weather staple from one of skateboarding’s most recognizable names with a little holiday cheer mixed in.

• $25 at Vans

Canor Audio

Canor Crius H5S

Canor Audio is a Slovakian maker of high-end audio gear. Its Crius H5S is a 3-in-1 hi-fi component comprised of a headphone amplifier, DAC and preamplifier. It features a dual-mono ES9039Q2M DAC paired with a fully discrete architecture and balanced analog output stages. According to the brand, it can drive highly sensitive IEMs or demanding high-impedance planar magnetic headphones. It also includes optical, coaxial, and USB inputs, connecting to a wide range of digital sources. It’s built with premium materials such as high-grade aluminum, steel and glass. It comes in three finishes: black, silver, or bronze. At the time of writing, US pricing and availability haven’t been released.

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Anker

Anker Laptop Charger Pro

Most chargers just push power, but Anker’s Laptop Charger Pro actively looks after your battery. It recognizes your laptop model and applies a device-specific charging curve, and its Care Mode caps charging at 80 percent to reduce long-term wear, with Anker claiming up to 40 percent longer battery lifespan. A built-in smart display shows real-time power, temperature and charging progress. At 100W max output, it handles everything from MacBooks to iPhones, and it’s 38 percent smaller than Anker’s original 96W charger.

• $60 at Anker
• $60 at Amazon

Styled to look like some kind of cross between a Land Rover Defender, an International Scout and an old Blazer, the mini ATV arrived with compelling retro charm.

Even at launch, the old-school looks were only made more tempting because of Tractor Supply’s reduced MSRP. However, now the retailer has it marked down even further.

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As such, what was originally supposed to be a $3,000 vehicle is now down to $2,199. Tractor Supply previously had it listed at $2,700, and it has since slashed an additional $500 (roughly 19 percent) off.

Even before the savings, the Mini Truck was a pretty appealing value. While it can’t claim street legality, it’s a much more involved proposition than the pint-sized electric Jeeps that a lot of us grew up driving.

Massimo

Pop the hood, and there’s actually an engine. The 125cc single-cylinder is rated for a claimed 9 horsepower that, when mated to a three-speed semi-auto, can take it to 28 mph.

Moreover, it rides on double A-arms with coilover suspension at all four corners as well as hydraulic disc brakes. Massimo even specs it with working lights and signals.

The Mini Truck is available now through Tractor Supply’s website, where the current sale reflects a reduction from an already-discounted price, putting it well under the $3,000 mark.

Massimo

It doesn’t hurt that the company with more than five decades of experience crafting excellent knife- and tool-sharpening products picked the perfect new frontier: EDC knives.

Since launching its uniquely modifiable RMX knives in mid-2025, the Ashland, Oregon-based brand has continued to iterate and innovate, with increasingly more impressive releases joining the portfolio.

See below for standout blades Work Sharp has dropped since the start of the year, and don’t be surprised if a few more bangers surface before we close the book on ’26.

Best Work Sharp Releases of 2026 (Jan-Oct)

Work Sharp RMX MisFit Compact Reverse Tanto

Work Sharp RMX Raw Magnesium Thumbstud Reverse Tanto

Only this time, it includes two performance models.

At face value, the headliner is a one-off version of the Adios Pro Evo 2. The marathon racer boasts a faded-silver colorway and durable Continental outsole, replacing the lightweight liquid rubber found on the Evo 1 and Evo 2.

Adidas

But considering it costs $600 and arrives on the heels of the next-gen Adios Pro Evo 3, the more interesting model here could very well be the Adizero Adios Satisfy.

Adidas

Style in stride

Based on the Adizero Adios 9, a middle-distance running shoe tuned for track workouts and races up to the 10K, the new model features a low-stack midsole fashioned out of Lightstrike Pro foam.

Adidas

Adidas

That said, the Adizero Adios Satisfy is more than just a unique colorway.

It adopts the Lightlock 2.0 upper found on Adidas’s elite racing shoes, marking the first time such technology has appeared on shoes outside the brand’s Pro line.

Adidas

Adidas

Even more surprising: the price.

Operating at the intersection of performance and fashion, Satisfy is unapologetically aspirational when it comes to pricing.

Three-inch shorts start at $200, while its new puffer jacket arrives with a $1,000 price tag.

The Adizero Adios Satisfy, meanwhile, will cost $160 when it goes on sale October 30 at 10 a.m.

Adidas

That’s refreshingly reasonable, considering the Adizero Adios 9 normally retails for $140 and doesn’t include the Lightlock 2.0 Upper or serrated laces.

It comes in two colors, “Easy Blue” and “Tech Earth.”

Given the promise of the brand’s Model_01, it was an exciting development. LiveWire’s support changed the operation’s scale considerably, making way for meaningful expansion.

LiveWire

Now, the LiveWire Group has something concrete to show for it.

Show of intent

That’s because next month at EICMA 2026, LiveWire will be unveiling a production-intent version of the Dust Hightail. It marks the first time that the electric off-roader will be displayed under the brand’s name.

LiveWire

On the heels of the recent S4 Honcho Trail launch, that’s cause to be stoked. It not only shows that LiveWire is continuing to lean into the space but also that something is actually coming out of the Dust acquisition.

More to the point, there’s lots to be pumped about about concerning the Hightail, even if it’s taken some time to get to this stage since its original reveal.

LiveWire

In addition to a svelte 235-pound curb weight and a uniquely middleweight size, Dust also touted simple operation with no clutch, shifting or foot controls. It all promises to be highly approachable, and swappable batteries would keep it convenient.

Even so, because it touts customizable ride modes, it stands to be enjoyable for more advanced riders, too. With a claimed 42 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of instantaneous torque on tap, the Hightail offers more than enough grunt to get up and go.

Dust to dust

According to LiveWire’s announcement, the Hightail won’t be the only Dust-branded model making an appearance at EICMA. A second bike called the Spur is also set to appear alongside the group lineup.

LiveWire

What exactly it holds and whether the Hightail retains all of what made Dust’s original concept compelling will become clear at the show.

However they take shape, it sounds like it should be a good time, as LiveWire will simultaneously be revealing a Honcho Skate, too.

If you’re interested in catching Dust Hightail in the metal, LiveWire will have it on display at EICMA 2026 in Milan next month. It’s set to run from November 3 through November 8.

LiveWire

Assuming everything goes according to plan, LiveWire aims to have the Hightail rolling out in 2027, alongside the Spur and Skate.