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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
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
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
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
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
Entertainment
Hands-On: Pax Portable Vaporizer

If you’re in the market for a portable vaporizer, you’ve probably heard of the Pax. The sleek and discreet device from Ploom has been called the iPod of vaporizers. We took one for a spin to see if it’s worth the $250 price tag. What is it? A loose-leaf vaporizer…

By Mike Newman
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The Roundup
10 Cars We Wanted To Steal From The 2014 New York Auto Show

To actually steal a car from the New York International Auto Show would take some Mission Impossible-style planning. Even if you could snag the keys to one of the rides, maneuver your way out of the Jacob Javits Center, and get the car on the streets past the hot dog vendors…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Smoking Goose Is Your New Online Meat Store

No one is knocking your standard bacon and you can get some decent sausages at your local store, but if you want to step your meat game up a notch, check out the online offerings from Smoking Goose. The company offers interesting links like Smoked Duck Pear Port, Smoked Kitchen…

By Mike Newman
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Grill
The Grills of the 2014 New York Auto Show

There's something about seeing an aggressive front-end in your rear-view mirror that just gets your pulse going. We walked the floor at this year's New York International Auto Show to snap some of the grills that caught our attention.

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Heritage: Jon Brong

I acquired this vintage Rawlings umpire clicker a few years back. It has been a solid reminder to me to always keep track of what is going on, no matter how busy you are. Nobody can take an Ump seriously that doesn't know the count.

By Cool Material Guest
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