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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
Transportation
This Awful Winter is No Match For the Toyota Tacoma Polar Expedition Truck

Instead of fretting over whether your sedan can handle the next snow storm, perhaps you should sell a large quantity of your possessions and buy this Toyota Tacoma Polar Expedition Concept Truck. Hey, you can always win the lottery later. The one-off vehicle was designed to traverse the wintry landscape…

By Mike Newman
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Features
The Knives Every Guy Needs In His Kitchen

If you’re using a junky set of kitchen knives, stop and throw them in the trash. Stocking your kitchen with quality knives will completely change the way you cook. This doesn’t mean you need to go out and buy a dozen new ones, just invest in a few quality staples…

By Mike Newman
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Home
True Temper Penguin Autoboss Tire-sized Emergency Shovel

Let's face it, when it comes to heavy accumulation of snow we're all pretty much screwed. But you're even more screwed if you have a car and you actually need to get somewhere. You could just throw an average shovel in your trunk, but they're unwieldy, inconvenient and also too…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Inceptor, The Unofficial “Inception” Board Game, Will Blow Your Mind

Thanks to Kickstarter, we're in the midst of an independent board game revolution. We've all thought of designing a game at one point or another, but the people at Pilot Study actually made it happen. Their foray into the world of dice and moving pieces is based on one of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The Chess Set Designed For Mechanics

After a long day of coating your hands in grease, dirt, and general unknown black substances, give your body a break and put your mind to work with the Tool Chess Set. Each set is handcrafted out of everyday hardware that's powder-coated for a sharp look and hefty feel. Maybe…

By Mike Newman
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