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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500
By Amos Kwon
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The American Watchmaker Rebuilding a Lost Craft

Weiss Watch Co. is doing things a bit (or quite a lot) differently with its remarkable USA-made timepieces.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Sunglasses You Should Be Wearing This Summer, According to An Expert

From Adrien Brody-approved Lacoste frames to ‘90s-inspired silhouettes, take on the sun in style.

By Beau Hayhoe
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I Took This Backpack on a Solo Trip and Haven’t Stopped Using It Since

What started as a backpack for a solo trip to Lisbon quickly became my favorite carry-on, weekend bag, and daily companion.

By Adam Szafranski
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Nike’s New Blue Ribbon SB Skate Shoe is a Refresh of the Classic Cortez Sneaker

Nike has tapped into its rich history with the unveiling of the new Blue Ribbon SB, a skate shoe that takes inspiration from the classic Cortez sneaker. Nike SB plans to make the Blue Ribbon a staple in its lineup of skate shoes, and for good reason. The silhouette is…

By John A. Paradiso
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Velasca Monviso Urban Trail Sneakers

With spring in full swing it's time to ditch those burly hiking boots and swap in some trail sneakers. The low-profile, comfortable shoes are ideal for taking on the mountains or the city streets. And Velasca has released perhaps our new favorite pair of trail shoes. The Monviso Urban Trail…

By John A. Paradiso
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Pharrell x Adidas HU NMD S1 RYAT Shoes

Legendary artist and possible vampire (I mean, seriously, this guy doesn’t age) Pharrell has once again partnered with Adidas on a new shoe, the HU NMD S1 Ryat. While it may look like a license plate number, it’s actually a tonally unique hiking-inspired kick. Dotted in pastels with a large…

By Brett Braley
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Nike’s Mountain Fly Low with GORE-TEX is Perfect for Spring 2022

Nike has unveiled a spring 2022 edition of its beloved ACG Mountain Fly Low. This latest release of the all-terrain sneaker features the addition of water-resistant GORE-TEX as the upper along with a wrap-around reflective hiking overlace. The React midsole, standard with the Mountain Fly Low, offers cushion and bounce…

By John A. Paradiso
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Victory Sportswear Speed Runner

The athletic sneaker's popularity ebbs and flows in modern menswear. This specific piece of footwear, halfway between an honest to god running shoe and a casual sneaker, has seen scores of designers attempt to make it cool through minimalist over-simplification or maximalist colorways. The Speed Runner from Victory Sportswear embodies…

By John A. Paradiso
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