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Best in Class

Best in Class is the Strategist’s carefully curated series of rigorously vetted flagship shopping guides. Here’s a detailed look at how we curate each guide.

  1. women’s shoes
    The 10 Best Winter Boots for WomenThe warmest and most waterproof options for inclement weather.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  2. dental care
    The 13 Very Best ToothpastesIncluding ones to brighten your pearly whites and help with sensitivity.
    By Arielle Avila
  3. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Body PillowsTo cushion your joints, align your spine, and give you something to hug.
    By Amelia Jerden
  4. cookware and utensils
    The 8 Very Best Kitchen Utensil SetsFor starting from scratch (or adding to your spatula collection).
    By Emma Wartzman
  5. women’s sleepwear
    The 11 Very Best Silk Pajamas for WomenIncluding the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  6. vacuums
    The 9 Very Best Vacuums for Pet HairEven though your pet is covered in fur, your home doesn’t have to be.
    By Madeleine Kuhns
  7. bedding
    The 7 Very Best Silk PillowcasesIncluding a dupe for the pricey Parachute silk pillowcase.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  8. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Electric Razors“Using electric razors can be so much better for the skin.”
    By Rachael Griffiths
  9. vacuums
    The 8 Very Best Cordless VacuumsDon’t let cords get in the way of cleaning.
    By Madeleine Kuhns
  10. small appliances
    10 of the Very Best Air FryersIn a market where there’s more chaff than wheat, we asked a panel of experts for the models they use and love.
    By Emma Wartzman
  11. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Massage GunsWhether you’re an athlete or just achy, these devices can help ease tightness and sore spots.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  12. small appliances
    The 9 Very Best Rice CookersWhether you want a cheap and simple model or a technologically savvy machine with lots of settings.
    By Emma Wartzman
  13. men’s activewear
    The Very Best Workout Shoes for MenFor cross-training, HIIT workouts, weight lifting, and more.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  14. health
    The Very Best Electrolyte Powders and MixesUse these mixes to refuel after a sweaty day (or cure a hangover).
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  15. bedding
    The 3 Very Best Jersey SheetsThey’re as soft as your favorite T-shirt and won’t ever wrinkle.
    By Lauren Ro
  16. baby feeding
    The 10 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
    By Lauren Ro
  17. e-readers
    The 9 Very Best e-ReadersFor carrying all your books in your pocket.
    By Jordan McMahon
  18. men’s apparel
    13 Very Best Black T-shirts for Men“It starts out the deepest of blacks, and as it ages takes on the perfect softness and the most beautiful faded black ever.”
    By Brenley Goertzen
  19. home
    The Very Best Floor FansFor keeping your space cool and your energy bills low.
    By Bella Druckman
  20. grooming
    9 of the Very Best Tweezers for Hair RemovalFor eyebrow shaping, ingrown dislodging, and banishing errant face hairs.
    By Arielle Avila
  21. mattresses
    All the Best Firm Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutStraighten out your spine with these hybrid, innerspring, and memory-foam options (that we tested ourselves).
    By Brenley Goertzen
  22. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White Button-down Shirts for WomenFrom classic cotton to luxurious silk.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  23. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  24. packing and gear
    The 10 Very Best UmbrellasFrom compact travel umbrellas to stormproof monsters with fiberglass frames.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  25. luggage
    The 8 Best Soft-Sided SuitcasesIncluding some surprisingly stylish options.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  26. moisturizers
    The 12 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  27. women’s activewear
    The 9 Very Best Women’s Tennis ShoesYou won’t make any unforced errors with these expert-recommended picks.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  28. moisturizers
    The 9 Very Best Hand CreamsIncluding a retinol-packed hand cream that comes in a nice-looking jar.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  29. office
    The 6 Very Best Standing-Desk ConvertersWith a standing-desk converter, you can turn any table or desktop into an ergonomic workspace.
    By Dominique Pariso
  30. men’s shoes
    The 8 Very Best Men’s Tennis ShoesYou’ll be Grand Slam–ready with these expert-recommended picks.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  31. bath and body
    The Very Best Body OilsTested by our bath-and-body writer, vetted by our staffers, and recommended by dermatologists.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  32. cleaning
    The 12 Very Best Dish RacksNo more sopping countertops.
    By Emma Wartzman
  33. kitchen
    The 10 Very Best Kitchen Trash CansNo more wasted space for your waste.
    By Emma Wartzman
  34. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Nail ClippersWhether you’re looking for nail clippers for babies or toenail clippers for the thickest of nails.
    By Arielle Avila
  35. footcare
    The 9 Very Best Callus RemoversIncluding gentle foot files and fast-acting gels.
    By Arielle Avila
  36. packing and gear
    The 9 Very Best Packing CubesThere’s no better way to stay organized on the road.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  37. men’s activewear
    The Very Best Gym Shorts for MenStyles in various lengths for the resistance-band (or free-weights or yoga or rowing-machine) junkie.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  38. small appliances
    The 5 Very Best Ice-Cream-MakersFor a consistent, creamy, smooth scoop.
    By Erik Lucas
  39. men’s apparel
    20 of the Very Best Men’s SocksFrom cozy cashmere to moisture-wicking merino.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  40. small appliances
    The 9 Very Best Electric KettlesBoil water with efficiency and style.
    By Emma Wartzman
  41. moisturizers
    The Very Best Face MoisturizersWhether your skin is dry and flaky, slick and oily, or a combination of both.
    By Kitty Guo
  42. coffee
    10 of the Very Best Coffee MakersFor a solid, fuss-free way to caffeinate at home.
    By Emma Wartzman
  43. small appliances
    The Very Best Soda-MakersBubbly whenever you want it.
    By Emma Wartzman
  44. bath and body
    The 10 Very Best Men’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a wipe that will stop sweat for up to a week and a natural deodorant made with beer hops.
    By Dominique Pariso
  45. food and drinks
    13 of the Very Best Olive OilsAll the liquid gold you could possibly need.
    By Emma Wartzman
  46. coffee
    13 of the Very Best Espresso MachinesThese will start your morning off right.
    By Emma Wartzman
  47. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair TowelsIncluding options for fine, thick, curly, and damaged hair.
    By Dominique Pariso
  48. adult
    The 8 Very Best LubesIncluding a vanilla-lemon-flavored lube.
    By Dominique Pariso
  49. women’s apparel
    The 15 Best Women’s RaincoatsFor drizzle or downpours.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  50. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best White Sneakers for Women“You can’t go wrong with Air Force 1s, and as a native New Yorker, I would feel embarrassed not to own a pair.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
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