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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
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

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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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Curtiss Hera Motorcycle

If you're unfamiliar with the Curtiss name, let us break the brand down for you. Imagine a motorcycle outfit keen on marrying industrial good looks with the dreams of a sci-fi movie director. The Zeus was a shining example of this and now so is the Hera, an electric bike…

By Mike Newman
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Shopping the Nordstrom End of Summer Sale

If you thought you were done picking up summer clearance items and future fall favorites just because the Labor Day sales are over, you were wrong. Nordstrom just kicked off their End of Summer Sale where you can save up to 50% (Nordstrom says 40% off, but plenty of items…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Studio Schicketanz Dog House

Studio Schicketanz is a California-based architectural firm behind a series of stunning homes. The outfit's latest build is decidedly smaller but no less awesome. The brand built a dog house. But not just any dog house, mind you. No, this is easily the sweetest pup pad we've ever seen. As…

By Mike Newman
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The 53 Best Office Products You Can Buy Right Now

With Labor Day in the rearview, it’s time to get back to the grind. As you prepare to tackle the 9-to-5 with gusto, make sure you’re adequately prepared. That’s why we’ve rounded up this collection of our favorite work gear. From bags to desktop toys, these are our favorite pieces…

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Google Titan Security Key

Google made headlines a few months ago when the company told Business Insider that none of its 85,000 employees had had their work accounts compromised since Google mandated physical security keys in the workplace. Google wants to bring that level of protection to the masses, which is why it built…

By Cooper Fleishman
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