Garmin’s new Venu Sq smartwatches boast pinpoint GPS with support for GLONASS and GALILEO & a streamlined 40.5mm square case design. In addition to endless sport tracking functions, it also has a pulse oximeter to detect blood oxygen, like the new Apple Watch Series 6. There are 2 Venu models, the Music Edition offers additional built-in storage to save music from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer, with space for up to 500 songs.
Summer may be officially over, but we all know it still gets hot down south. Mack Weldon’s Silver HD Trunks feature antimicrobial Silver XT2 integrated into the fabric, this keeps the undercarriage from overheating and producing odor-causing microbes. A smart, simple solution to a very real problem, we like that. Choose black or navy.
Rugged, lightweight, and completely waterproof, Columbia’s Facet 45 OutDry trail shoe is a versatile all-sport slip-on with a booty-style fit. It features a ballistic textile upper backed by a waterproof, breathable OutDry laminate. Match that with its aggressive outsole & these are the ultimate all-terrain puddlestompers.
Dressing up two of its most popular models in formal black & white livery, Zenith hits refresh with the Black & White Boutique Edition El Primero Defy 21, a 44mm dual-gear chronograph & the Defy Classic, a 41mm automatic. Both feature a microblasted black ceramic case & intricately detailed dials that showcase mechanical internals. Straps are rubber with a coated titanium clasp.
With the launch of the Terrex Protohype capsule, Adidas gains ground on Nike, Hoka, & NB, who’s recent trail running kicks have left Adidas in the dust. The 3 new trail-specific runners in this collection include Boost foam, Parley fabrics made of recycled ocean plastics, BOA closure technology, and dirt-slinging Continental outsoles. Choose from the Agravic BOA, the lean & light Terrex Two Parley, or the flagship Terrex Two Ultra Parley. Available Sept. 1.
Designed to go hard in the summer heat, Nike’s latest training shoe, the Metcon 6 is 16% more breathable than its predecessor, plus lighter, and it comes for the first time, in a flyEase variant. Developed with elite fitness athletes it features a Hyper Lift insert to support squats, snatches, & cleans, as well as a dual-density drop-in midsole for cushioning those box jumps & double-unders. Global release: August 31.
The latest evolution of the Chuck Taylor All-Star is the mid-top BB Evo, a performance basketball shoe developed with a group of rising NBA & WNBA pro players. The shoe features a streamlined light mesh and textile upper and a Nike React midsole for cushioning. A distinctive wraparound diamond-pattern outsole with a retro-inspired foxing stripe completes the design. Available August 1.
A wise man once said “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” He might’ve been talking about the Timex MK1. This 36mm stainless steel Timex classic has been updated & enhanced with a 20-jewel hand-wound movement giving an old-fashioned interpretation to the brand’s first Camper model watch from the 80s. Details of the military-inspired MK1 collection include waterproofing to 50 meters, a polished finish, and a two-piece fabric strap with quick-release spring bars so you can easily change your look without tools.
Last year was the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and to commemorate that milestone, Omega is releasing a new version of the watch NASA astronauts wore to the moon. The Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel features a 39.7mm case and a black dial surrounded by a polished black ceramic bezel ring. The watch’s original 321 movement had been out of production for 50 years, Omega’s team labored for 2 years to recreate & update the iconic movement—maybe that’s why this watch is lifting off only now.
Designed from the ground up to be Nike’s most sustainable shoe, the Air VaporMax 2020 Flyknit is constructed with 50% recycled content. There are a few qualifiers but this minimalist high-tech runner achieves a standard of efficiency & sustainability called Circular Design. The shoe features the brand’s first full-length VaporMax air unit and the Flyknit upper is made of yarn containing 67 percent post-industrial recycled content. Available July 23.
You could call the Constellation a north star for the Omega watch brand; at 66-years, it is the oldest collection in the watch company’s history. Born as a chronometer in 1952, the Constellation is revived today in a 41mm case model, retaining the unique “claws” feature at 3:00 & 9:00 from the original design. Roman numerals are also carried over from past updates to the Constellation. Choose from stainless steel, steel with ceramic bezel, gold & steel, and gold with ceramic bezel variants.
Consistently original in its vision, Vollebak strikes again with the creation of the Garbage Watch, comprised literally of components scavenged from stuff like the the motherboards of computers, microchips from a smartphone, or wiring from a TV. These raw materials are reconstructed and reconfigured into a luxury timepiece, presenting a unique story on the human relationship to technology. A waiting list for the watch is open now.
Garmin is adding much-needed battery life to some of their most popular smart & connected watches. With solar power. Watches including the Fenix 6S & 6S Pro, three models in their Instinct watersports line, & the Tactix Delta, a military-grade tactical watch, will all be available in a solar-variant. The integrated solar panels add up to 2 additional days of battery life.
To celebrate its first decade of watchmaking innovation, Ressence has created a commemorative edition automatic called the Type 1 Slim X. Its sleek 42mm case has no crown—but a mechanism in the case-back that functions for both winding and setting. The dial is marked by several rotating disks, the brand’s signature Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS), which gives it a distinctive modern look that also resembles an hourglass as the disks rotate.
Designed to meet the demands of professional deep-water divers, the latest seaworthy watch from Bell & Ross is called the BR 03-92 DIVER FULL LUM. It features a 42mm ceramic case, ISO 6425 certification with waterproofing to depths of 900-feet. A unique combination of green Superluminova C3 & C5 pigments and C3 produce its bright, luminescent dial for easy readability in the darkest depths of the seven seas.
Retaining the iconic outline and design details that have made it a classic, Panerai’s latest Luminor variant, is the Marina 44 (PAM 01313). Within its large, high-spec and heavy lugged matte finish case, an automatic Swiss Made Cal. P.9010 movement powers the dial, date window & seconds sub-dial & delivers 3-days of power reserve. A blue satiné soleil face is matched with a Dark blue alligator strap for a refined yet sporty look.
Nike’s trendsetting ACG lineup just added the Air Zoom AO, a versatile & amphibious active-outdoor shoe designed for nature walks, summit pushes, and everything in between. It features a one-piece booty-style upper inspired by the VNM football shoe. Quick-pull lacing, a water-draining outsole, and ZoomAir cushion make it a solid choice for all your summer adventures. Available July 9.
The latest Zoom Air-equipped runner from Nike’s Jordan brand is called the Renegade. With a look that mirrors the Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%, this new shoe features a translucent TPE upper, 2 red Zoom Air pucks under the EVA midsole, and debuts in a red/black/white color scheme called “Infrared 23.” Available soon via Nike.com
To mark its first year as Official Timekeeper of sailing’s greatest race, Omega’s Seamaster Planet Ocean 36th America’s Cup Limited Edition honors the race as much as its 25-year team & reigning race champ, Emirates Team New Zealand. Its hefty 43.5mm case is rendered in stainless steel and ZrO2 blue ceramic with nautical details & unique engineering throughout, particularly in the bezel, curvature, and lugs. Commemorative branding & coloring complete the premium LE package.
The GX100 is G-Shock’s latest addition to their popular G-Lide series. Optimized for training and equipped with a range of surf-focused functions, including tide info for 3300 global locations using a bluetooth connection to your phone plus moon data, step tracking, a workout planner that tracks speed, lap, pace and pitch. Stopwatch, count-down timer, alarms and waterproof to 600-ft.
