22. Water-resistant wool sneakers

Wool Runner-Up Mizzles, available at Allbirds, $135

Of all the technological leaps and bounds that have occurred over the past year, none have given me more clout than my pair of water-resistant Wool Runner-Up Mizzles from Allbirds. There's nothing quite like the chorus of "oohs" and "ahs" that emit from my coworkers when they witness beads of water gracefully bouncing off the wool exterior of my eco-friendly Allbirds.

The shoes are technologically impressive, surprisingly snug, and fashionably versatile enough that nobody bats an eye when my Dad and I walk into a room wearing the exact same pair of shoes. —Danny Bakst, senior content producer

Read our review: Allbirds now makes water-resistant shoes — here's your first look, plus our verdict