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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
Drinks
Redhook x Hilliard’s Joint Effort Ale

Break out the bar food munchies and pour yourself a pint of Joint Effort. The brew is a collaboration between Redhook and Hilliard's and is a bit of an ode to the changing times when it comes to pot laws in Washington. The sessionable beer (5.6% ABV) is made with…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
SkyRunner

Honestly, who wouldn’t want a flying car? Commonplace items that hinder mere regular people are no longer your problem. For example, say you are driving along taking in the fall foliage and a lake gets in your way. With the SkyRunner by Parajet you can simply take off and make…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Soft Goat Stubble and Beard Softener

Sporting a bit of stubble can be a good look assuming you don't pair it with unkempt hair and a stained t-shirt like you just woke up from a bender. And while women might really like the look, they're probably not going to like you rubbing your facial daggers on…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Muir Way National Park Maps

Maybe it's just us, but we feel like the National Park system is one of the most under appreciated things that this country has to offer. 400+ endangered or threatened species. Active volcanoes. Waterfalls. Tens of thousands of preserved historic and prehistoric structures. Vast expanses of untainted land to experience,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Bandit9 Nero MKII

If something is a limited edition of "9," it's probably going to be pretty damn cool. That's definitely the case with this latest motorcycle mod from Bandit9. Currently, 5 of the 9 Nero MKII's are still available and if you happen to drop the money on one (price is available…

By Mike Newman
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