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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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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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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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Machined Brass Bolt Pen

If you've graduated from using just hotel freebie pens and are in the market for a new writing instrument, check out the Machined Brass Bolt Pen. The machined pen's bolt action makes it fairly addictive to flick open and shut and, at 2.8 ounces, it has a seriously substantial feel…

By Mike Newman
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Wilson Keyring

There is beauty in simplicity. In fact, the larger the mess of keys you carry, the less attractive it is. For a sleek and minimal holster option, check out the Wilson Keyring. The key shackle is a simple brass spring with just a little pop of color. It doesn't open…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
CXXVI Waxed Cosmetic Bag

Guys, don't be turned off by the fact that this bag has cosmetic in the name. Gals, don't be turned off by the fact that this looks like it's made for a dude. This is one product that works for everyone because everyone needs a good toiletry bag. CXXVI's take…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Sandqvist Erik Messenger Bag

We don't necessarily hate messenger bags, but they're not our first choice when we're looking for a daily carry bag. We have plenty of the things sitting around already. More than that though, they generally only come in two flavors: ridiculous technical fabrics that cause your shirts to pill when…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Goods: Digital Artist

Part of the beauty of digital art is that you don’t need dozens of brushes, tubes of paint, or other messy supplies—just a gorgeous monitor, a drawing tablet, and some software. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to have some extra tools to make creating, storing, and sharing your artwork easier.…

By Cool Material Guest
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