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Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and deals. Comments or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at [email protected].


Wingtips have been around for quite some time; so long that the old guard might contend that you can’t improve upon such a longstanding staple. But in recent years, we’ve seen wingtips innovated and changed in a big way, like adding sport tread soles in a variety of wild (sometimes garish) colors. The Martell Wingtips from Johnston & Murphy is a happy medium between longstanding tradition and modern innovation with its fusion of textured leathers and dress styling with a subtle featherweight sport tread. The Martells come in either full-grain leather or oiled nubuck, and all models come with a full leather welt to the rubber sole. The Martells have the classic styling you know with the comfort and performance of a sport tread that you’ll come to love.

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New & Noteworthy Releases

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The Desktop Monitor That Mac Users Love Has a Terrific New Trick

LG’s new line of UltraFine displays adds some radically different features. They look really cool.

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The Electric Ford F-150’s Front Trunk Could Be Its Killer App

Ford could make it easier than ever to grab stuff out of the trunk.

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This Upcycled Down Jacket Is Made from Vintage Military Fabrics

Premium denim brand 3sixteen and Seattle-based outdoors brand Crescent Down Works used vintage military fabrics for their collaboration.

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This Is the Best Cigar of the Year, According to Experts

Cigar Aficionado’s number one pick for the best cigar of 2019 is a masterpiece of a Nicaraguan. Get it before they’re gone.

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This New Clothing Is for People Who Don’t Like Riding Bikes Outside

With temperatures dropping into the teens and snowstorms becoming frequent, cyclists are getting forced indoors and Rapha is at the ready with all-new kit.

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This Affordable Automatic Watch Features a Festive Green-and-White Porcelain Dial

A young brand focusing on beautiful porcelain dials and Chinese cultural motifs introduces a stunning, limited-edition watch.


Fresh Deals

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Dainese Misano D-Air Perforated Jacket
Save 60%: T Seat belts just aren’t an option on a bike…but these days, airbags can be. Dainese took a giant leap forward with its top-of-the-line riding gear incorporating the D-Air system. And right now, you can get the Misano D-Air Perforated Jacket for $1,019 less than it normally costs.

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Nike Joyride Run Flyknit
Save $45: If you’re not a fan of the pavement-pounding feeling of traditional running, give these innovative kicks a shot. As part of a larger Nike clearance sale, they are 25 percent off.

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Priority Bicycles x Gear Patrol Commuter Bike
Save $100: We’ve worked with Priority Bicycles for years and, having several committed bike commuters in our office, we decided it was high time to design our version of a purpose-built commuter bike. After nearly a year in design and development, we’re proud to introduce our first true collaboration with Priority Bicycles, the Gear Patrol Commuter Bike.

Featuring a lightweight frame, upgraded components, a sealed seven-speed hub and Gates Carbon Belt Drive system, the Gear Patrol Commuter Bike is designed specifically to take on year-round commuting in the city. Now available with special launch pricing, only at the Gear Patrol Store.

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Save 40%: With just two business days left to get your gifts in order, Holiday Panic Mode has reached level orange. Thankfully, Ralph Lauren knew the situation would reach this level and has your back covered with its 40 percent off sale — including free guaranteed Christmas Eve shipping.

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Seiko PADI Prospex
Save 54%: Powered by the cal. V157 quartz movement, the PADI special edition features a 47mm case, Hardlex mineral crystal, date display, Lumibright-coated hands and markers, and a unidirectional rotating dive bezel. It’s water-resistant to 200m and features a screw-down crown and case back. Once fully charged, the power reserve on the V157 movement lasts roughly 10 months. If mechanical watches aren’t your thing, then this PADI special edition could be your ideal vacation watch this winter.

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Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Save $72: Right now, Amazon is selling brand-new Sony WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones for $278, which is $72 off what they normally go for. eBay, meanwhile, has them even slightly cheaper for $255, which is $95 off the list price.


Today on Gear Patrol

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What You Need to Surf in Nebraska

Professional surfer and vlogger Ben Gravy became the first known person to surf in all 50 states. Here’s the gear he brought along the way.

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11 Future Classic Cars From The 2010s

Here are some of our favorite cars from the last decade—all destined to be future classics.

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The All-New Yeti V-Series Is the DeLorean of Premium Coolers

Plus: Microsoft unveils its huge next-gen Xbox: the Series X; the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s 38-inch OLED display; and the new Woolrich Jasper Parka.

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The Best Menswear Shops in New York City Right Now

New York has enough variety to surprise and engage even the most discerning shopper. Here are the best places to shop, right now.

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The 4 Best Buying Guides for the Foodie

Foodies aren’t all that hard to shop for, but there are way too many things you could gift them. Here are the presents they’ll really want.

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2019 Lexus LS 500 AWD Review: Big Car, Big Grille, Big Luxury

The Lexus LS 500 is the luxury brand’s flagship sedan—a rolling palace designed to move four around in comfort. It’s also unabashedly odd in a few ways.

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Three Obscure Vintage Dive Watches for Sale Right Now

The Rolex Submariner may be the archetypal dive watch, but there are plenty of interesting vintage alternatives out there.

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The 4 Best Buying Guides for the Watch Geek

The best gifts for watch aficionados extends beyond getting a new watch.

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The Complete Buying Guide to Suntory Japanese Whisky: Important Brands and Bottles Explained

From Hibiki to highball whisky, here’s everything you need to know about Suntory, Japan’s most prolific whisky makers.

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The Complete Porsche Buying Guide: Every Model, Explained

Once known just for its sports cars, Porsche now produces a wide variety of coupes, convertibles, SUVs and sedans.

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These are Essential Driving Skills to Be a Better Driver in the New Year

If there’s one essential declaration you make for yourself in 2019, make becoming a better driver one of them.

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The 20 Best Style Gifts Under $100

Whether he’s a self-proclaimed style enthusiast or knows next to nothing about dressing, you can’t screw up your gift-giving with this budget-minded gift list.

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The 17 Best Smart Home Gifts of 2019

We’ve rounded up the best entry-level smart home gadgets to gift somebody this holiday season.

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The 25 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers

From $9 to almost $400, here’s your shopping cheat sheet for gifting a coffee geek.

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The 8 Best Buying Guides for the Outdoorsman

Here are the 8 best gift guides for finding something the outdoorsman in your life will actually use on their next trip.

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