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While fall technically starts at the end of September it often doesn’t actually feel like it until we’re well into October.Here at NBC Selected, the true signs of fall are easy to spot, not just by a breeze in the air or the crunch of leaves, but by how many seasonal sales take place.
Earlier this month, we wrote about hundreds of deals during fall Prime Day, and even shopped a bunch of them ourselves.Over the course of several sale events — including Target Circle Deal Days and Walmart’s major fall sale — we wrote about, bought and tested products from categories like footwear, beauty, apparel, skin care, appliances and more.
Below, my colleagues and I recommend the products we tested and truly believe are worth sharing.Some of the brands we loved this month include Adidas, Jellycat, Anyday and Bombas.
The best products we tried in October 2026All of the products below were either sent courtesy of the brand for testing or items that we bought ourselves.Cory Fernandez, commerce editorAdidas Handball Spezial Shoes$110.00Adidas$109.99Dick's Sporting Goods$89.99$110.00Foot LockerNow 18% offThese shoes have been the ultimate casual sneaker for a few years now and every once in a while I’m inspired to shop for a new color.
I recently bought a pair in a brown and white shade that would be perfect to pair with fall fits, including dark-wash jeans and jewel-toned sweaters.They’re comfortable and provide a small amount of arch support, though they’re definitely better suited for weekday commutes rather than long-distance walks.
I love that they come with an extra pair of shoe laces and that the laces are long, which makes them easy to double knot.Plus, I enjoy the suede appearance over the leather — something about it feels more cozy and appropriate for this season.
I love how comfortable these shoes are and how easy they are to put on in a rush.Courtesy Cory FernandezWine Country Grand Gourmet Gift Basket$150.00Wine Country Gift BasketsAhead of the h...