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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
By Beau Hayhoe
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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

The new Player VI Series gives every club its own space and rethinks the golf bag from top to bottom.

By Cool Material
These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans
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These $228 Vintage NFL Hoodies Aren’t for Fair-Weather Fans

Greyson's limited-edition collection brings old-school style and premium craftsmanship to 17 NFL teams.

By Lanny Fuller
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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

By Cool Material
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Everyday Carry: 1950s

Slick hair and the rise of rock-n-roll gave men in the 50’s a truly unique style. It was a combination of rebellion and corporate sophistication. As a man living in the 1950’s, here are a few of the items that would have been in your everyday carry arsenal. 35mm Camera…

By Mike Newman
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Mitchell Bat Company

We wouldn't recommend taking a few hacks at a Mariano Rivera cutter with one of these bad boys, but the bats from Mitchell Bat Company sure would look sweet on display in your home. Each solid maple bat is handcrafted in Nashville and comes with a colorful yet simple paint…

By Mike Newman
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BookBook Travel Journal

Do you have lots of leather bound books sitting on your mahogany shelves at home? Don't you hate how you can't easily take that class and sophistication with you when you're catching a red-eye? Now you can indicate to others that you're kind of a big deal with the BookBook…

By Mike Newman
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Smarthphone Stand Key Ring

This key ring is ready to pull double-duty for you. Besides keeping your assortment of keys in order, it can also act as a stand for your smartphone. Perfect for propping up your iPhone to watch videos while you pretend to work at your desk, the leather key ring will…

By Mike Newman
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Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker

How do you plan on getting your Banksy on during the apocalypse? Oh, you haven't thought that out yet? Well, now's the time. The Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker is your new indestructible autograph-signer that can stand up to whatever is thrown at it. Made to withstand all obstacles, the…

By Mike Newman
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