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Alpaka’s versatile 35L backpack manages to carry up to a week’s worth of clothes, along with your laptop, tablet, everyday gear, and more. It works its magic via a system of packing cubes, organizational pouches, and exterior straps. Its shell is made from weatherproof fabric sealed with waterproof YKK zippers.

G-SHOCK and Nintendo created this sweet Super Mario Bros. watch, inspired by the classic 8-bit game. Its bezel and dial are done up in the color of Mario’s red overalls, while the bezel is the sky blue of the Overworld stages. The band features Mario pixel art print, and the LCD screen has an EL backlight with a Mario 1up graphic.

Basketball shoes are meant for playing basketball. But Marko took the concept literally and crafted custom sneakers out of a Wilson basketball. The leather and rubber from the ball look like they were difficult to work with, but the finished shoes look like they were worth the effort. That flame paint job is sweet!

Timex celebrates the spirits of those who have left us with a duo of superb 40mm watches inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday. Each one has a sugar skull face with a brilliant Indiglo backlight that brings it to life at night. Available with a dark grey background or pumpkin orange wearing a festive flowered hat.

adidas is readying playful sneakers inspired by Marge and Homer Simpson. Marge’s blue adidas Superstars turn her iconic beehive hairdo into the backdrop for the entire sneaker, while Homer’s green Stan Smiths feature the “sneaking back into the bushes” meme on their backs. Expect them to drop by the end of the year.

There are many faster ways to get around than walking, but Shift Robotics wants to improve that too. Their Moonwalkers shoes let you walk naturally while increasing your speed up to 250%. They’re far beyond ordinary roller skates, with the smarts to move with your gait and to stop naturally. You can even climb stairs in them.

The C-Max Call Time is a bargain-priced alternative to other smartwatches. It offers 14 useful features, including making and answering calls, message alerts, weather, stopwatch, health monitoring, alarms, music controls, and more. Another great deal from The Awesomer Shop.

This bold wristwatch displays the hour on one of three spinning wheels that aligns with an outer minute dial. It has a stainless steel case, aluminum spinners, and bright SuperLuminova glow markings. Wandering hour watches typically cost thousands of dollars, but Xeric delivers yet again on its promise of accessible prices.

Tomtoc’s urban sling bag is smaller than a backpack but big enough to carry daily essentials. The crossbody bag is easy to wear, lightweight, and water-resistant. Its inside has enough room to hold an 11-inch iPad, accessories, tools, and more, while a zippered front pocket and open back pocket provide quick access.

If you’ve ever looked through the case back of a mechanical watch, you know they can be incredibly complicated inside. Jake from Animagraffs created this detailed 3D animation which shows how all of those intricate gears, axles, springs, and dials work together to accurately tell time without batteries or electronics.

This unique wallet has an accordion-fold interior for easy access to cards and cash without digging through stacks. It has exterior pockets on both front and back for frequently used cards and a secret interior compartment that holds a spare key, a memory card, or coins. Made from pebbled leather, held closed with an elastic strap.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch loves Halloween. This festive orange-and-black watch is part of their playful and ghoulish Halloween collection. What makes it so special are the red and green googly eyeballs that spin around inside of its skull. Features a quartz movement, a bioceramic case, and a silicone strap.

It’s been a while since Sneaky Zebra have attended New York Comic-Con, but they made it this year and shot this great video featuring some of the best cosplayers strutting their stuff. It’s one of the few spots where you can catch She-Hulk, Din Djarin, Doctor Strange, and Buzz Lightyear in the same place… except Disney+.

All polarized sunglasses are not created equal. Kaenon Essentials’ handcrafted sunnies are clearer, lighter, stronger, and extremely hard to scratch, thanks to their resin-based lenses from a 150-year-old Japanese optics factory. Style standouts include Avalon, Arroyo, and Venice, each in 8+ cool frame and lens color combos.

Animator Kris Theorin of Something’s Awry created this vibrant and energetic CG animated short film. The roughly 2-minute sequence follows the journey of a young scofflaw as she tests out her fancy new sneakers to outrun the cops in a neon-lit cyberpunk city. The track is a sped-up version of Up All Night by Midnight Riot.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Crocs are hot again, at least in the limited-edition game. Their latest drop is an over-the-top collection by LA-based artist Steve Harrington. Colorful and cartoony, each clog and slide in the collection includes Jibbitz charms of Harrington’s whimsical psych-pop characters. A Footlocker exclusive.

It’s not often that belts do more than keep your pants from falling down. We’re grateful for that, but also very much like that Arcade Belts helps fund nationwide wildfire prevention through sales of three vintage-inspired Smokey Bear belt styles. Smokey’s also good to have around in case your pants are on fire.

Inspired by the jackets worn by armored vehicle crewmen in WWII, this quilted jacket from Relwen combines warmth, practicality, and military style. Its shell is made from a woven nylon-cotton blend with a recycled poly fill. It has multiple pockets, including a zippered chest pocket that’s perfect for a phone.

Could your winter jacket use an extra warm-up on cold days? The CALDO-X is an insulated puffer jacket with built-in heating panels in its upper back, collar, and front pockets. Attach an 8000mAh+ USB power bank (not included) to the USB connector, and the jacket will heat up. Offers three temperature settings.

To promote his Exquisite Gucci collection, Creative Director Alessandro Michele paid tribute to the style of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. The campaign recreates scenes from A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut, and The Shining, in photos and a short film by Mert & Marcus. More on If It’s Hip, It’s Here.

Most smartwatches look similar with a basic square or round face. The Blacktime Celestial 11PM stands out with a pair of domed AMOLED displays. Use the dual screens to display time and another function or split the hours and minutes across them. It has health sensors and its makers are aiming for 10-day battery life.

Discommon creates tastefully uncommon handmade leather objects like the Watch Wallet 2 which transports documents, moolah, and two wristwatches. With organizational slots for a passport, tickets, foreign currency, and timekeepers, it’s a nifty package to travel with your most precious valuables.

Teva’s comfy yet capable shoes go from lounging to trekking thanks to their cozy quilted uppers and grippy rubber outsoles. They’re lined with 50% recycled polyester with a thick dual-layer foam footbed. They come in six outdoorsy colors in all-gender sizes and have a built-in loop for hanging from your backpack.