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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.

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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.

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You Should Be Using a Password Manager. Here are 6 to Consider.

While there are certainly a few options on this list that would almost make the cut in terms of clean lines and modern designs, there's nothing sexy about password managers. That's okay. Password managers exist because we all have way too many passwords to remember, and in order to keep…

By Cooper Fleishman
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LAST CHANCE: Win a Case of Heady Topper

There are select beers that carry with them a certain mystique. These are beers that have launched road trips, online trading forums, and shady second-hand websites. The most legendary in this revered clan is Heady Topper, the Double IPA brewed by The Alchemist in Vermont. It was once the highest rated beer…

By Mike Newman
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7 WiFi Extenders to Blanket Your Home in Coverage

When it comes to improving the wireless coverage in your home, there's a lot of jargon and technical terminology you probably don't care about. You want WiFi everywhere so you can respond to your latest like, follow or follower on your social network of choice while streaming the latest TV shows on…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 10 Best Bags for Your Weekend at the Beach

Between your overnight bags, ditty bags and gym bags, do you really need a bag dedicated for trips to the beach? Yes. Absolutely. You need a bag to help you get your towels, snacks, beverages, sunscreen, reading material and speaker from the car to the water without having to worry…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 8 Best Travel Backpacks for Summer Adventure

What separates a standard backpack from a travel backpack? That depends on who you ask. For our purposes, we want a few things out of a travel backpack. It has to open more like a piece of carry-on luggage than a top-loading backpack. It has to have a little squishiness…

By Cooper Fleishman
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