The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 210: Shoe Factories, Notes App, Appeal of the Utility/Fishing Vest, Present & Correct, 48 Hours in Wi Spa, ACL x Rivay and Spotlight On: Yamatomichi.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Aug 01, 2026
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New Balance Opens Factory In Methuen, MA Producing MADE 990v5 Running Shoe  | SGB Media Online

Same Shoe, Different Factory

“Only two major running brands still own their factories. The rest rent from the same pool of contractors. Many do so with no commitment past the current order.”

[Worse on Purpose]

Meet Me in the Notes App

“For better or worse, my notes app is the piece of technology closest to looking like the inside of my brain: a bit chaotic, annoyingly detail-oriented, and perhaps perpetually nostalgic.” [Time]

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