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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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8 LEGO Sets for Grown Men

Every person had a favorite toy when they were young. Some of us cherished our bicycles and skateboards. Some of us got down with basketball, football, or soccer. Others were video games nerds. But here at Cool Material, we’re in unanimous agreement—our favorite childhood toys of all time were our…

By Maxwell Barna
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7 Dumbbell Sets That Will Save You From Buying a Gym Membership

Whether you're looking for an alternative to a trip to the gym or you'd rather just work out at home, setting up a home gym starts with dumbbell sets. Picking the best dumbbell set depends on your space constraints, how much you want to spend, and your level of seriousness,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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We Tasted the Potato Chips Prisoners Love

The story goes like this: You get tossed in jail. During your sentence, you buy bags of chips from the commissary to fend off hunger. The chips are good—real good. Over time, you fall in love with said chips. When your time behind bars is up, you head to your local…

By Mike Newman
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17 Sci-Fi Movies Every Guy Should See

There’s good sci-fi, and there’s seriously awful sci-fi. To compile this list, we picked the science fiction flicks every guy should see that scored at least an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. Not only are these some of our favorites, but they are some of the most universally beloved. So while…

By Mike Newman
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6 Pairs of Black Jeans that Won’t Make You Look Like an Aging Rockstar

Ever since we ditched jammies and 24/7 sweats, we've lived in jeans. They're the most versatile pant option around—you can dress them up or down. But if your collection of denim only includes different shades of indigo, it's time to diversify. A pair of black jeans, like their blue counterparts,…

By Mike Newman
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