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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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Buffer Bit

Buffing and polishing anything is a pain in the ass. We put up with it for our cars because it gives us an excuse to stand outside in the nice weather and spend some quality time with the "lady." When it comes to shoes, seats and couches though, we'd rather…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Guitar Gear

There comes a point in every guy's life when he contemplates learning guitar. Often it stems from a belief that playing "Stairway to Heaven" will make panties fly off. Those who stick with it past the initial fingertip callouses usually end up dedicating a large portion of their life to…

By Mike Newman
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Jack Spade “Postcard” Wallets

Everyone likes getting mail. This is a fact. It's obviously much better when the bills, credit card statements and junk mail are mixed with good things like late night pizza coupons, GQ and hand-written letters from your mom, but even the junk makes you feel good for a few seconds.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Concrete Coaster

Concrete is cool. Coasters are just good manners. Combining the two is obvious, but this particular coaster goes one step further because the cement has enough non-toxic recycled ash in it to make the coaster water absorbent. Most coasters prevent your cold one from leaving a ring (that’s kind of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Flashlight Ever

It takes balls to call your product "The Best ______ Ever." If BK put out "The Best Burger Ever," you don't think the suits at Mickey-D's wouldn't take that as the initial act of a coming fast food fight? It also, however, takes confidence and a strong belief in what you've got…

By Mike Newman
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