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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive

Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive

At Stitchdown Expo in Chicago, shoe shining is a competitive sport and the best bootmakers in the biz are taking measurements.

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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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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.

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Sony Just Brought Back 1979’s Coolest Headphones
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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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.

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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

We love the Australian classics as much as the next guy. But these 8 alternatives make a compelling case for expanding your boot rotation.

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Sony Just Brought Back 1979’s Coolest Headphones

Bop like it's 1979.

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The Cool Gift Guides of 2026
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How to Layer Like an Italian This Winter

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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

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The Country’s Most Ethical Companies, According to Reddit

Not too long ago, this thread on Reddit got us thinking. OP is right. We hear all about the companies that are ruining the world/environment/economy/politics, but we never hear about the companies working to make the aforementioned better. The thread inspired us to do some research of our own into…

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This Cashmere Beanie Won’t Break the Bank

When King & Fifth sought out to make an affordable cashmere beanie, they never dreamed it could be this good. A standard sourcing process for an amazing cashmere yarn led King & Fifth to an option blended with fine merino wool and cotton that had an amazingly soft wash. With…

By Cooper Fleishman
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2019 Triumph Street Scrambler

There's a lot to love about the Triumph Street Scrambler. It's an iconic—even classical—bike that's been used for everything from a badass build platform to a central character in the Jurassic World film. The 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler is here, and it's everything you hoped it would be. Significantly updated…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Decoded: Heinz Ketchup

Whether to top a burger or to dip some fries, the ketchup of choice is almost always Heinz. The famous ketchup has been produced for well over 100 years and annual sales now reach around $1.5 billion. But how much do you know about the king of condiments? Here’s a…

By Mike Newman
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A Banksy Painting Self-Destructed After Selling For $1.4 Million

Banksy, always one to make a statement, pulled off quite the buzzed-about move this past Friday. Girl With Balloon, a famous piece from the mysterious artist that depicted a little girl holding a heart-shaped balloon, sold at Sotheby's in London for a cool $1.4 million. But it wasn't the sale that…

By Mike Newman
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