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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance

G-SHOCK didn’t just evolve into refinement. It’s been quietly building toward it from the start.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)
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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

Give drink lovers gifts like these. And they'll make you good drinks in return. Win, win.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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Holiday
The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

Give drink lovers gifts like these. And they'll make you good drinks in return. Win, win.

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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

They've explored 10,000 miles together. Here are their essentials.

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions

If you're a retro gaming aficionado who craves the nostalgic charm of classic handhelds, the Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are your golden ticket to gaming paradise. Created by the renowned video game hardware wizards at Analogue, these handhelds pay homage to the glory days of gaming with a stunning…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
ASICS Gel-Lyte III OG Phantom Grey Sneakers

The ASICS Gel-Lyte III in Phantom Grey is the embodiment of style-meets-sport. Originally crafted as a running shoe by the ingenious Shigeyuki Mitsui, this classic has evolved into a lifestyle icon. With a nod to its athletic heritage, it still boasts the signature split tongue and GEL heel cushioning for…

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Haven Organized Gym Bags Will Help You Unlock Your Personal Best

Making time for the gym feels like a herculean task already, so don't make it anymore difficult by wasting precious time fighting to find your essentials in your bag. Instead, get one of Haven's chaos-conquering, organized backpacks or duffels. Either option comes in both a small and large size filled…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Thursday Link Roundup

The web is a vast place best explored with a little guidance. Every day we curate a small collection of links worthy of your time, meaning you can skip the wandering and get right to the good stuff.

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When Colder Weather Strikes, Put on the Sweaters From ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’

Nearly a year on from its release, the Banshees of Inisherin sticks with readers for many things. Not least of which for the incredible sweaters. And now you can get that same look with the Colin sweater from the Irish clothing company The Tweed Project. Named for the star of…

By Brett Braley
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