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Today in Gear is our daily roundup of the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Please direct pitches, tips and questions to [email protected].

TikTok and its 1.4 billion users have a little less musical ammo for their video creations. The social media platform’s contract with major music label Universal Music Group has expired, and the label posted an open letter “to the artist and songwriter community” on why they needed to “call time out on TikTok.” UMG represents artists with just the kind of music TikTokers want — we’re talking Taylor Swift, Drake, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish. The companies couldn’t agree on royalty payments, the intrusion of artificial intelligence and online safety concerns. 

Today we’re taking a look at new commuter-ready shoes, a long-awaited bath towel and fresh watch colors. This is Today in Gear.

HOKA

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HOKA’s New Transport GTX Is Ready for Adventure

HOKA has a knack for designing the ideal shoe for every instance — from long-distance hiking to running 100 miles. The brand is launching the Transport GTX ($175), a sneaker that’s specifically engineered to support urbanites on their journey to and from work. A breathable Gore-Tex membrane keeps your feet dry in wet weather, and a Vibram outsole provides extra traction so you can move with confidence over slick or uneven terrain. These commuter-ready sneakers are available with or without the waterproof layer and come in both men’s and women’s sizes. Shop the HOKA Transport GTX today.

Suunto

Updated Suunto Colors 

The brand’s Race watch was just released in three new colors: Amethyst Titanium, Midnight Steel and Birch Steel. The colors offer a subtle pop of color for those looking to spice up their fitness timepiece. The Race watch ($549) came out a few months ago and was designed specifically for hard training and racing. Users will find detailed offline maps, 40 hours of nonstop GPS tracking and water resistance up to 100 meters. 

Quince

A Long-Awaited Bath Towel 

Still searching for that perfect daily towel? Well, if it helps to know, the waitlist for the Quince Organic Turkish Waffle Bath Towel ($50) was 10,000 people long. The re-release of the popular towel is part of the brand’s big Bath Towel Collection launch, which also includes four new fabrics: Waffle Terry, Classic Bath, Ultra Plush and Ribbed Quick Dry. The towels are available in up to nine different colors and add a little softness to your daily routine. 

LEKI

New Trekking Poles 

The brand-new Sherpa Collection from LEKI is available now. The collection includes a suite of four-season poles that can be used for a wide range of activities from backcountry skiing to summer backpacking. The Sherpa Collection includes two lightweight carbon poles and two telescoping aluminum poles. The Sherpa FX Carbon Max ($260) just might be your one-pole quiver, offering up stability and durability in one lightweight package. 

Gozney

Gozney’s Pizza Arc

Compact at-home pizza ovens are nothing new. But this fresh release from Gozney has us looking at the category with renewed interest. The Arc (from $699), so named for the way its lateral burner projects a curving flame across the oven’s domed ceiling, promises professional, wood-fired results in a sleek, portable platform. The oven will be available next month in standard and XL sizes capable of turning out 14- and 16-inch pies, respectively.