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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
iFlask

Sneaking booze into sporting events and concerts is a no-no. That said, we're not ones to pay $15 for a cup of warm Bud Light and wait in line for an hour while missing the damn event we came to see. Getting a little nip in will be far easier…

By Mike Newman
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Home
The Man Hanger

Some products defy all logic and description, and yet they're just too fucking awesome not to talk about. This is a hanger made out of rebar. Yes. Construction site rebar that's hand-bent in 'Merica (A not necessary in this case), then sealed and coated to prevent rust, corrosion and you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Land Rover Defender LXV Special Edition

While the Jeep Wrangler is more than capable for off-road activities, the more discerning adventurer knows that the Land Rover Defender reigns supreme. Based on the original Land Rover, the Defender has looked essentially the same since its introduction in 1983. To celebrate their 65th anniversary, Land Rover has introduced…

By Kevin McCauley
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Entertainment
Smoke: New Firewood Cooking

Smoke may be the most manly food flavoring agent out there. Cayenne comes close as does bacon fat, but nothing reeks of the primordial man as much as a hit of smoke. The new book Smoke: New Firewood Cooking is aimed at helping you introduce a bit of smokiness in…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
15 Coolest Beer Taps

We can’t help the fact that we’re sometimes attracted to bright, shiny objects. It’s why we do occasionally judge a book by its cover, and it’s also why we may order a beer we don’t know based on the really awesome tap handle associated with it. This doesn’t happen all…

By Mike Newman
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