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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
Carrera Foldable Helmet

That buzz cut you're rocking now could one day turn into some flowing locks like you're on the cover of a romance novel. With these changes comes the inserting and removal of those cushioned pads in your bike helmet to make it fit without dropping in front of your eyes.…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Zai Higo Pocket Tools

There are some things that cross our desk that are so beautiful we don't even know if we'd take them for a test drive--let alone actually use them. Most of the time that's reserved for the newest offerings from supercar manufacturers, but today it's all about Kacper Hamilton and their…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Stone Enjoy By IPA

All those beers you've consumed in your life have had a date printed on them. This date, in small white numbers, is when you were supposed to drink the brew by. You probably never paid attention to it. You might have encountered a skunky beer or two but shrugged them…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
SOG Folding Blade Light

When you're camping, you can get by without a lot of things. Those things do not include: a knife, extra beer, a flashlight and a fire source. If you've ever tried to cut timber, cheese or open one of those sweet Jiffy Pop things in the dark, you know it…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Hip Hop Playing Cards

You go out and buy a deck of stylish cards for your next poker game and you'll probably realize the only thing really different about them from a standard set of Bicycles are the face cards. That's half-assing it. These Hip Hop Playing Cards are all (as in every card…

By Mike Newman
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