The Thermoball outdoor slippers get an elevated makeover with a leather upper. Plus, a work-of-art clamp that can secure practically any object, a cult-favorite sweatshirt is back and more.

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Black slip-on shoe with a quilted, padded upper and a textured sole. The shoe features a subtle embossed logo on the side and a small pull tab at the heel. The design is sleek and minimalist.The North Face

The North Face Thermoball Traction Mules Leather

The North Face’s Thermoball mules are some of the brand’s most iconic shoes, combining the cozy comfort of a puffer jacket with a slip-on. This latest edition continues that trend but elevates it to a more refined level. While these slippers still have the same silhouette and overall appearance, the upper is now made from premium leather, offering finer, more urbane styling.

A precision metal vise with a crank handle is holding two polished, spherical stones. The vise is mounted on a sturdy base with multiple screw holes, and the setup is placed on a brown leather surface. In the background, there is a soft pouch with tools and a closed notebook.Titaner

Titaner Titanium Fractal Vise

The most ambitious Kickstarter project yet from the mad scientists at Titaner is this functional work of art, an incredibly versatile “fractal clamping instrument.” Milled and machined from aerospace-grade titanium, as usual, this indispensable workshop tool boasts a matrix of 16 precise contact points, a four-layer, three-group interlocking jaw system, intelligent torque, reversible jaws, nearly 4 inches of travel and a universal swivel base. Those features enable it to hold practically anything, at any angle, in a firm but gentle manner that lets you do whatever work needs to be done, without fear of slippage.

Man wearing an olive green crewneck sweatshirt with visible stitching details, layered over a white shirt, standing against a textured light blue background.Best Made

Best Made Standard Reinforced Sweatshirt

Best Made is continuing its comeback with another re-release of a fan-favorite style. The OG Standard Reinforced Sweatshirts debuted 13 years ago, and Best Made brought these capable and cozy styles back with every cherished detail intact. Same custom-knit cotton loop-back terry, same reinforced construction and same optimal fit. The Standard Reinforced Sweatshirts  are available in a Crewneck and Hooded styles.

A black smartphone with a brown leather cardholder attached to the back. The cardholder has a black elastic strap holding a small black device with a cord attached. The leather cardholder features a gold logo in the top left corner.Campfire Audio

Campfire Audio Portable DAC Wallet

Campfire Audio has created a neat smart accessory for anyone who owns its Relay portable DAC/amp ($229). It’s a minimalist wallet made from leather that magnetically attaches to the back of your smartphone — it’s compatible with any recent iPhone or Android device. It also comes with a custom, dual-angled USB-C cable that powers the Relay and keeps everything nice and tidy.

Timex

Timex Expedition Ridge 43mm Silicone Strap

Timex increases the depth of its affordable field watch collection with the burly Expedition Ridge 43mm. The dial has a military time layout, a date window at three o’clock, a large chapter ring with cutouts for the minute markers and an Indiglo backlight. It has a brass alloy compass bezel with faceted grips, and a brushed metal case with a large crown guard. The flexible silicone pin-buckle strap is light and comfortable for extended wear.

Pair of pink athletic sneakers viewed from above, featuring perforated toe boxes, lace-up fronts, and a combination of mesh and suede materials. The shoes have a slightly raised collar and pull tabs at the back.Saucony

Saucony Silo Trekker S

Saucony’s luxury footwear label, Silo, just dropped two new shoes: the Momentum S and Trekker S. The Trekker S, as the name suggests, is a trail-inspired silhouette with inspiration taken from Saucony’s archives. Nostalgic style meets modern tech here, with a full-grain leather upper blending with a woven/ knit collar and tongue, a fully molded beaded foam sockliner and a compression-molded, proprietary midsole. A Vibram Megagrip outsole rounds out this capable and chic style. 

Eleiko

Eleiko Next Generation Barbells

Eleiko’s Next Generation Barbell range features a state-of-the-art sleeve and endcap design for use with integrated smart sensor technology. Accordingly, the barbell provides real-time quantitative and qualitative feedback to help athletes, coaches and facilities optimize performance through actionable data. Sensors connect to the Enode ecosystem, enabling advanced analytics, velocity-based training and AI-powered programming.

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