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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.

Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026 Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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JURA’s New Coffee Machine Is Overqualified for Your Countertop
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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
Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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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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Good Taste. Better Prices.

The Best Deals on Gear, Tech, Style, and Everyday Essentials. New Picks Added Daily. 

Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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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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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
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
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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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

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The Only 8 Sneakers You Should Wear This Fall

We're quickly closing in on September, which ushers in back to work season and the end of the carefree summer. Hey, don't shoot the messenger. With the turning of the season comes a turning of your attire, at least a minor one. When it comes to footwear, that means you're…

By Mike Newman
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This Handmade Leather Sleeve Holds Your iPad and Accessories in Style

Harber London makes an entire collection of great leather accessories that are designed and built to help you tote your tech in style. The EVO Collection was born out of customer feedback that they wanted a good looking sleeve that could accommodate their iPad Pro, an Apple Pencil and a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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In-Browser Winamp Emulator

Before Spotify gave you access to more songs than you could ever listen to in your lifetime and before Soundcloud gave hustling rappers a platform, there was Winamp. Ah, the good ole days. The now-defunct media player gave us one of the first inklings of the coming MP3 revolution. If…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Movies You Have to Watch More than Once

Obviously there are movies you like you’d watch a million times. Those aren’t what we’re talking about here. What we’re talking about are those movies that can’t be fully appreciated in a single sitting. You might love them right away, but it could take you another handful of viewings before…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Floyd Made a Sofa That Sets Up in Minutes

If you read Cool Material regularly, you're familiar with Floyd, the brand that makes building simple household items a breeze. Not content with bed frames and tables, the brand has now devised something for your living room. The Floyd Sofa ships free to your doorstep and, in traditional Floyd fashion, sets up…

By Mike Newman
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