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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

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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

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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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Toylander Miniature 1948 Series 1 Land Rover

Gunning for a Father of the Year award? Want to get your youngins started early when it comes to appreciation of classic cars and iconic design? Toylander has you covered on all accounts with its latest electric toy car—the Toylander 1, miniature replica of the original 1948 Series 1 Land…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Bong Appétit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed

If this book existed 20 years ago, it would contain exactly one recipe: brownies. Alas, a lot has changed in the world of cannabis-based cooking and baking over the last few decades, and Bong Appétit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed will prove it. Inspired by the Viceland show of…

By Mike Newman
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Oak & Eden Handcrafts Delicious Whiskey with a Twist

Bourbon is pretty perfect—made from corn mash and distilled to create a nascent, clear, pure spirit known as “white dog.” The white dog is then placed into newly charred American White Oak barrels for 2 years to give Oak & Eden Bourbon its unique color and flavor. If this was…

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Spaceship Cat Beds

If you want your feline friend to a feel a little like Buzz Aldrin every time they doze off, consider one of these spaceship sleeping capsules from MYZOO. Outfitted with transparent acrylic bubbles and air holes for better air circulation, each of these structures makes it look like kitty just…

By Mike Newman
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Alpha Industries Fusion Field Coat Is on Sale for More Than Half Off

Alpha Industries has manufactured jackets and outerwear in one form or another for the U.S. Department of Defense for more than 60 years. Sixty years! Like any good staple, they're just as cool now as they were at the beginning. Looking for a new fall jacket? Can't decide between the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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