Today in Gear: End Your Week with This News

Another Apple event is on the horizon and signs point to some major updates that span from the iPhone to the MacBook. The consensus seems to be (shout out Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman) that we’ll be receiving an update for Apple’s affordable iPhone SE, namely 5G connectivity and a better processor. The iPad Air is also due for an upgrade, with Gurman pointing to the possible inclusion of an A15 Bionic chip and more 5G support. Rounding things out, the Mac mini is also due for some tweaking, but again — that’s likely going to center around new Mac minis with M1 Pro or M1 Max chips. Of course, there’s also rumors of an upgraded iMac Pro; launched in 2017 and discontinued in 2021, if the iMac Pro does appear in the upcoming event, it will likely have a full-on facelift that links it closer to the current slate of colorful iMacs. The event kicks off at 10 AM PST on March 8. In the meantime, take a look at our Tech Desk for more on what to expect this Tuesday. For now, go into the weekend with news on a titanium rerelease of G-Shock’s first-ever watch, the drone-equipped Polestar O2 EV and an Acronym archive sale. This is Today in Gear.

Rolling Dub Trio’s Lineman Boot embodies the best of Japanese Americana.

Standard & Strange

Japan’s Rolling Dub Trio has consistently served as one of the premiere manufacturers of top-tier leather goods since it was founded back in 2007. One of the best examples of its legacy in quality leatherwork is the Lineman III boot. This third iteration has tuned up both comfort and weatherproof detailing. This Lineman boot is noticeably more resilient thanks its use of a Norwegian welt. You can pick up this boot over at Standard & Strange.

G-Shock’s latest addition to the MR-G lineup is a titanium take on its first-ever watch.

G-Shock

You already are well-aware of G-Shock, but any fan knows that the MR-G series represents the best of G-Shock design. This new release a $4000 titanium take on the first-ever G-Shock model, the DW5000C, shows how far G-Shock has come. Aside from Ti64 titanium alloy on the case and bezel, and DAT55G titanium alloy on the strap, the watch boasts 200M water resistance, 22 months of battery and Bluetooth connectivity. This is on top of G-Shock staples like world time, a stop watch, countdown timer and alarm. If you want a G-Shock worth the investment, this is it.

Meet the Polestar O2 convertible (autonomous drone included).

Polestar

Polestar — a now-independent brand born out of Volvo’s electric performance sector — has revealed the Polestar O2, a performance-focused, convertible electric vehicle (a style that’s rare, at least in the EV space). In this writer’s opinion, the wildest detail is the inclusion of an “autonomous cinematic drone” which can film the car in one of two separate modes, able to follow the O2 at speeds up to 56 mph. Read more on the Polestar O2 over on our Motoring Desk.

Reebok reunites with Eames for a new collection of sneakers.

Reebok

Last year’s link up between Reebok and legacy design label Eames was a surprising cult hit, with the Club C models gaining a cult following shortly after their October 2021 release. The partnership is back for round two, focusing on two other works found within the Eames catalog — the “Dot Pattern” and Ray Eames’ 1939 painting, Composition. While there’s two different visual treatments, both models will use the Reebok Club C as a canvas and release on March 17 and 18.

Acronym archive sale? Count us in.

Marrkt

Even if you don’t know about Acronym, you’ve likely purchased (or coveted) a piece informed by the brand’s futuristic, techwear aesthetic. The brand is currently hosting an archive sale over on Marrkt, with pieces spanning from Fall/Winter 2009 to Fall/Winter 2014. Standouts include a made-in-Japan L-J11 Windstopper Leather Jacket Mark 2 and a few long-since-sold-out Acronym Nike sneaker collaborations.

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