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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
Phoos Table

In an ideal world, all homes would have a foosball table. Go over to a buddies house, have a few drinks and then wager cash or some outlandish act on a round of some table soccer. The problem is, tables are usually expensive and look like they belong in the…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Sparse Bike Lights

We love riding. We love our bike. We hate, and will probably continue to hate, our bike lights. They don't properly illuminate the road. The batteries die. The flashing is so annoying it turns you into a bullseye for cars and gives you a migraine at the same time. Most…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Decked Out: James Bond

When it comes to Bond, James Bond, we like to think of ourselves as purists. Even though Connery's Bond will always have a place in our heart--somewhere near the first high school love--we're kind of really into this new Daniel Craig Bond. In honor of Skyfall's release we put together…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Epic Bike LightSkin LED Seat Post

We've always been fans of stripping (you could just put a period right there) away extra parts and excess bulk when it comes to the products we love. So when it comes to bike lighting, why have a clip-on LED when you could have your lights built right into the…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Bandit Guns – Rubber Band Shotgun

We're pretty sure we'll never reach an age when toy guns won't still be fun. Better than ones that make futuristic sound effects are ones that actually shoot something, like rubber bands. Bandit Guns are rubber band shotguns that use pump action to fire in a variety of different ways. Shoot one…

By Mike Newman
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