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Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

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The Original adidas Samba Is Back

Just in time for the World Cup, adidas is set to release a one-for-one reproduction of the original Samba, maybe the most well-known soccer shoe ever made—well, indoor soccer shoe, at least. Soft leather upper. Suede T-toe. Textured rubber cupsole. Gold foil embossing. Metallic detailing. Everything that made the sneaker…

By Mike Newman
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The 100 Stories That Shaped the World, According to the BBC

Step into a book store or peruse Amazon for a new read and you'll find that paralysis by analysis is very, very real. There are a lot of great, influential books out there for you to consume. So where do you start? BBC Culture asked writers around the globe to…

By Mike Newman
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JFK’s Leather Bomber Jacket

Few presidents looked as cool under pressure as John F. Kennedy. Cold War? Pssh. You wouldn't know it when the 35th President of the United States was rocking some shades, chinos, and a nautical top. The man could wear an outfit. Now's your chance to own an actual piece owned…

By Mike Newman
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Bensly Makes the Underwear Butts Dream About

When was the last time you upgraded your underwear drawer? If you have to think about that for more than a minute, it's time for a refresh from Bensly. Their revolutionary body hugging underwear is designed and built from the ground up for snug support and a luxuriously smooth feel.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Only 10 Pairs of Sneakers You Should Consider This Summer

The best summer sneakers are versatile, breathable, durable, and, most often, white. They’ll hold up against the sun, sand, and street—or wherever you decide to go—and look better with wear. These are going to be your uniform, your “I barely even had to think about putting these on” sneakers, your…

By Evan Malachosky
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