The sneakers we’ll be wearing all spring

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Sneakers that are as comfortable as they are chic are something of a sartorial holy grail. For our brand-new guide, our style experts researched over 50 pairs and laced up more than a dozen to jaunt around town. Some of their favorites? A slender, instantly comfy pair that matches just about anything and suede sneakers with a sleek-meets-sporty look.

Sneakers you can wear anywhere→

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Plus: Our ultimate guide to socks

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To go with your kicks: Our favorite socks range from light, unfussy basics to dazzling pairs with unexpected pizazz. They’re all comfortable, durable, and stylish — whether you’re wearing them daily or making a statement.

Including a scrunchy pair with an ’80s-throwback vibe→

What’s hot at Wirecutter

Four different wireless keyboards we recommend in this guide next to a notebook with pencil and a cup of coffee in front of a light brown background.

The best wireless keyboards

A great one can help you type faster and more comfortably — and reduce clutter on your desk, too→

A Cuisinart and a Panasonic toaster oven, shown side by side with toasted white bread slices in them.

We made mountains of toast …

To find the best toaster oven. Our favorite excelled at evenly browning bread, baking cookies, and bringing frozen food to life→

Three side-by-side portraits of older individuals: one laughing, one resting their chin on a hand, and one looking forward in a palm tree shirt.

How 5 seniors are planning to age at home

It takes a lot of preparation. Here’s how they’re tackling the challenge of aging in place→

Every gardening tool we swear by

Including a cool wide-brimmed hat and gloves that won’t tear→

Your daily deal: A “near-perfect” lip balm

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Treatment Lip Balm.

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For especially dry or irritated lips, this luxe balm goes on silky smooth and keeps lips plump and conditioned for days. And the metallic, weighty tube — with its cool matte finish and screw-on top — was a hit with our testers.

We found it for $23 today→

One last (spring) thing: Pit stains on your white tee? Don’t sweat it.

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If the pits on your favorite white T-shirt are riddled with dingy, yellow stains, don’t fret: With a little know-how and the right gear, restoring your shirt to its former glory is simple.

An easy hack to brighten your tees→

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