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From cutting-edge performance shades to a new action camera, these are today’s most exciting new drops from Oakley, Insta360 and more.
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Oakley Velo Head System
Years in the making, Oakley’s fastest head system ever is a joint effort with Tudor Pro Cycling, who advised on designs optimized for races like the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France. The Velo Kato sunglasses boast a large field of view with unmatched clarity and contrast, thanks to a new nosepad and Plutonite lenses. Meanwhile, its flow container works in conjunction with the already-aerodynamic Velo Mach helmet, reducing overall drag for cyclist competing in the margins.

Insta360 X5
The Insta360 X5 is the company’s flagship 360-degree action camera for 2025. Compared to its predecessor, the 2024-released X4, the X5 has a similar design but features larger 1/1.28-inch sensors and promises better image quality with improved low-light performance. It also supports more shooting modes, including an InstaFrame mode that allows it to shoot regular and 360-degree videos simultaneously. The other significant upgrade is that the scratch-resistant lenses are now replaceable, so you won’t have to buy an entirely new camera should a lens get damaged.

Ace Jewelers x Nomos Metro Neomatik
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Ace Jewelers is offering two exclusive dials in the Nomos Metro Neomatik, one 35mm and one 39mm. Both watches blend Dutch orange and sunflower yellow as a nod to Ace’s home country. Each comes on a black Horween shell cordovan leather strap with a winged clasp and quick-release pins. Only 50 of each watch is available.

Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket
In 2024, Aether (a top-notch moto gear and apparel brand) and Leica (the lauded camera brand) launched the Reporter Jacket, a waxed canvas coat specifically formatted to meet the needs of photographers. It sold out completely in an hour. Now, the two brands have teamed up again to revive that jacket, but in an all-new blacked-out colorway. It still has all the same capability and style, but with much stealthier looks. It will also probably sell out super quickly.