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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
Quartertwenty Skateboards

Unless you've got a backpack with some sort of skateboard holster on it, carrying around your deck when you're not riding can be a bit of a pain. These custom skateboards from Quartertwenty include a smart handhold built in to make transport (when you're not riding) a tad easier. Made…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
VUHL 05

Looks like 2014 is the year we can finally live out our Speed Racer fantasy. Making its initial debut in the U.K. and North American markets next year is the VUHL 05. The latest offering from Mexico's VUHL (Vehicles of Ultra High Performance and Lightweight) is a racetrack ready two-seater…

By Kevin McCauley
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Food
KettlePizza BBQ Insert

Since it's the time of year when your cooking happens mostly outside of the kitchen, you need to figure out ways to eat things other than burgers and dogs. The KettlePizza Insert is an ingenious way to turn your kettle grill into a pizza oven and expand your meal options.…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Daneson Single Malt Toothpicks

If you don't want to look like Ron Burgundy by picking the remnants of your rib lunch from your teeth with your finger, perhaps you should get some toothpicks. When said toothpicks happen to be soaked in very old, very expensive single malt scotch, well, that's even better. Daneson Single…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Closca Collapsible Bike Helmet

We'll be the first to admit that we do stupid stuff on a regular basis, but one of the things we refuse to do is skip the bike helmet. They might not be the coolest accessories in your collection off the shelf, but messing up your sweet coif is an…

By Cooper Fleishman
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