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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
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Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Cool Gift Guides of 2026 The Cool Gift Guides of 2026
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The Cool Gift Guides of 2026

We made a list. Check it as often as you like.

By Cool Material
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

By Cool Material
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We Drank a Sour Beer on Miracle Berries to See If It Would Taste Better

The first thing you are probably asking yourself is, "What the hell are miracle berries?" While they sound like a drug you might find at an ayahuasca ceremony, they're actually completely legal and easy to find (you can buy them in tablet form right on Amazon). What's neat about them, however, is,…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Slow TV to Help You Unwind

Slow TV is a wildly successful phenomenon in its home country of Norway and it’s something we can totally see exploding in popularity here in the states. Essentially, Norwegian television crews strap cameras to various forms of transportation or insert them into activities and record hours-long programs. There’s no plot,…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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35 Bucket List Events Every Guy Should Attend Once

You have a limited amount of time on this planet, and between meetings and errands, it can seem like you’re not really experiencing all you should before you go. With so many wild, interesting, and incredible events out there, maybe it’s time to step back from the keyboard and experience…

By Mike Newman
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13 Things To Do Before You Have Kids

The majority of guys will have kids at some point in their lives. Any father can tell you how rewarding it is to have a child and how it’s a unique and powerful bond between two people. But in that same breath, the guy will also tell you how much…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 25 Best PS4 Games of All Time

The PS4 is enjoying some time in the spotlight. From towering sales figures to a staggering library of exclusives, both past and upcoming, the PlayStation is to gaming consoles what chinos are to pants, apparently. Whether it's the PS4 base model or the beefy PS4 Pro upgrade, Sony's basically a runaway…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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