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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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Good Taste. Better Prices.

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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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How to Layer Like an Italian This Winter

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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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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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Starbucks Just Opened Its Most Gorgeous Shop Yet

Pop into any Starbucks and your surroundings will feel immediately familiar. There's the glass display case with baked goods and lollipops that are actually cake. Underneath that you have your array of packaged salads and juices. There's the little station off to the side where you can add extra sugar…

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What to Watch This Weekend: The Most Assassinated Woman in the World

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…

By Mike Newman
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This Prefab Cabin Is Built to Withstand the Elements

The views of nature in the town of Vilches, Chile, can best be described with words like "picturesque," "idyllic" and "breathtaking." The downside is the extreme weather conditions. That's why this prefab cabin from TuCroquis had to be built to withstand everything from sweltering heat to mountains of snow. Those…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Gear for the Office

For many, the office is a second home. Why would you spend so much time making your house a place you want to be but neglect your workspace? This fall, outfit your office with gear that makes you happy and more productive. We’ve compiled some of our favorite office items…

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The Volvo 360c Concept Is a Car You Can Sleep In

If car manufacturers are to be believed, the future of transportation is autonomous, electric cars that are almost completely hands-off (plenty of the concepts don't even have steering wheels). The Volvo 360c is one of those vehicles. According to Volvo, "Individual mobility needs will continue to evolve. We believe that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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