This story is part of Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We’ll be continually updating this article throughout the month with new releases that we think you should know about.
Exercise Dresses Outdoor Voices
outdoor voices celebrates five years since the launch of its original exercise dressand in commemoration, the brand discounts it by 20%, in addition to launching two new styles.
Voices Dress Outdoors Doing Things
Outdoor Voices was inspired by his bra doing things to design this new exercise dress that molds to your body. It’s made from the brand’s TechSweat fabric, a combination of nylon, lycra and polyester. The dress has a built-in racerback shelf bra with removable padding and mesh details that allow air to circulate throughout. There is a jumpsuit lining under the dress with pockets on the shorts to store your phone or keys. The shorts also have sticky grippers on the gem so they don’t roll up. You can buy this dress in sizes XS to XXXL.
Outdoor Voice Stunt Dress
The Doubles dress is a flowy style with a pleated skirt and a fitted top. You can customize the fit of the dress with the adjustable straps and convert them to be straight or crisscross. The Doubles dress, which is made from recycled polyester and spandex, also has a suit lining with pockets and adhesive clips on its shorts. You can buy the Doubles dress in sizes XXS to XL; the brand recommends one size larger, as it tends to run small.
Asics makes some of our favorite walking and running shoes, and the Gel-Kayano series is one of the best sellers on Asics and Amazon. The new Gel-Kayano 30 is a running shoe made with stability in mind. It has a wider platform, extra cushioning, and a higher stack height compared to the previous iteration, according to the brand. The Gel-Kayano 30 is available in men’s and women’s sizes.
Olaplex created this mist to protect hair from heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and speed up drying time. You can apply the mist on damp or dry hair, as well as on all hair types. The mist also adds body and bounce, plus makes hair soft and shiny, according to the brand.
of life straw original portable water filter it was an Amazon Prime Day 2023 bestseller, and this new filter from the brand is its most compact yet at around 48 grams. The Solo is part of the Peak Series collection, which features an improved filter that reduces clogging, click-close lids, and threads on the bottom to attach to most screw-top plastic bottles, depending on the brand.
This training shoe is the outdoor version of Reebok’s Nano X3 training shoe, hence the adventure name. The knobby tread increases grip, while the waterproof mesh keeps water out during inclement weather, according to the brand. Its midsole provides stability and cushioning for weight lifting, jumping, and light running, Reebok says. Shoes are available for men and women.
One Stripe Chai, one of our favorite AAPI-owned beverage brands, introduced its first coffee product in collaboration with Yes Plz Coffee, which is also an AAPI-owned company. The Chai Coffee blend represents the dual identities of the founders: Chai is a traditional beverage consumed in South Asian homes, while coffee is often the beverage of choice for Americans. The Chai Coffee blend is made with Yes Plz Coffee espresso and black tea, plus spices like cardamom, black pepper, and ginger. You can make it on the stovetop or using a hand drip or French press, and drink it hot or cold.
Earth Rated, whose wipes are winners of Select Pet Awards, launched a collection of dog toys made from durable natural rubber. Some of the toys are meant to mentally stimulate pets and prevent boredom, while others encourage physical activity. The collection includes five toys in total: a toy bone, Frisbee, tug of war toy, ball and candy dispenser toy. Each toy comes in assorted sizes and is top rack dishwasher safe.
The Cleanse is a face wash and makeup remover in one. It’s designed to remove dirt, makeup and sunscreen from the skin, gently stripping it away for a fresh-faced face. The foaming cleanser contains a hydrating sugar complex that adds moisture to the skin, as well as plant-based surfactants that create a gentle lather. It is fragrance free and comes in a recyclable pump bottle.
Lumos makes some of our favorite bike helmets, and this new model is built with enhanced protection to meet NTA-8776 Certification, a set of Dutch standards intended to provide protection for motorized vehicles (such as electric bicycles) traveling at 20 mph or more. Unlike the other Lumos helmets, this one has front and rear turn signals, a retractable visor, and a magnetic buckle for the neck strap. It has automatic brake lights in the rear and comes with a small remote to activate the turn signals.
Kiki, a new beauty brand that allows shoppers to vote for items they want to see released, launched its first product: a pen filled with removable nail polish. The polish is a water-based formula and dries in less than five minutes, says associate updates editor Zoe Malin, who tried it out after the brand sent her a sample. You can easily remove nail polish by peeling it off your nails, eliminating the need to remove nail polish. The aluminum click-pen that the polish comes in is recyclable and refillable.
You can currently pre-order Kiki’s nail polish in matte black and glossy white, as well as pearl, a shade buyers voted for. If you sign up for a free Kiki account, you can participate in voting for the next color to be added to the collection.
Brooks improved the design of its Cascadia 17 trail running shoes to offer even more support and stability for those logging miles on changing terrain. The shoes are built with the brand’s Trail Adapt system, which includes lightweight cushioning, a skid plate that helps the shoe respond to the trail’s surface, and pods on the outsole that help maintain balance on uneven terrain. The grippy sole also adds traction on wet or dry surfaces. You can buy these trail running shoes in men’s and women’s sizes.
The Cloudboom Echo 3 is On’s marathon racing shoe. It has a carbon speed table inside the insole in the form of a rocker that helps propel you forward, according to the brand. The men’s version weighs 215 grams and the women’s version weighs 188, much lighter than your typical everyday running shoe. This shoe is not designed for everyday training, the brand’s popular Cloudrunner or Cloudsurfer shoes are better suited for casual runs. The Cloudboom Echo 3 is available in men’s and women’s sizes.
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