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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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The Clip

You probably haven't put much thought into your keychain. In fact, you probably can't even remember the last time you bought a keychain. Usually they're just acquired, whether at bar as a beer promo or at a car dealership when you're getting a new ride. The only cognizant thought a guy…

By Mike Newman
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Quirky Strike Match Case

The invention of the modern lighter might have made matches less prevalent, but it didn't eliminate their usefulness. They're still quite useful for lighting candles, fires and cigars, and they're really good at dealing with people conducting business in the bathroom. The Quirky Strike simplifies the process of storing and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
T-Skull Titanium Spork

The utilitarian nature of a titanium spork is usually reason enough to justify owning one, but add some style to it and we’re sold instantly. Triple Aught Design and Snow Peak have teamed up to create the T-Skull Titanium Spork. Compact and strong, it weighs about .6oz and measures 6.5”…

By Cool Material Guest
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This End Up Flask

Every man needs a quality flask. If you haven’t stood up in a wedding recently, you probably need to replace the one you lost after you emptied it last *insert public drinking holiday/sporting event here.* Just so you don’t get confused about how to operate this thing when the five…

By Cool Material Guest
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Escort Carbon Fiber Daggers

Knowing you absolutely don't need something does not make it any easier to rationalize not buying it. The fifteenth pair of sneakers, a nuke proof phone case and these Escort Carbon Fiber Daggers all fit into that category. No man has a serious need for a carbon fiber dagger (unless…

By Cooper Fleishman
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