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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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Bowl Season Gear by Nike
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Good, Better, Bezel: How G-SHOCK’s G-STEEL Keeps Toughening Up Beauty
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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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

It's a Jordan Christmas miracle!

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides

From style and home goods to EDC and food and drink, we rounded up the coolest gifts of the year.

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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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Feeling the Burn

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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

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Upgrade Your Apple Watch With Pitaka’s Stylish Dreamland Bands

Think every Apple Watch looks the same? Then you haven't seen Pitaka's two new Dreamland Apple Watch Bands. Mosaic is inspired by legendary architect Antoni Gaudi, capturing  the essence of small, disordered fragments as the building blocks of everything. Stairs is inspired by the architectural genius Bofill revolves around the…

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It’s Not Too Late to Save Big on the Best Home Cleaning Robots With Roborock

Prime Day might be over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to save big on the most incredible sale the world of cleaning has even known. And that's where Roborock comes in. Whether you opt for the S8(+), Dyad Pro, Q5(+) or any of the other myriad options, Roborock…

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This Whiskey Listened to Metallica While It Aged

Introducing the headbanging elixir that will make your taste buds thrash with delight: Blackened Whiskey's 72 Seasons Batch. Blackened Whiskey started several years ago as a collaboration between Metallica and legendary distiller Dave Pickerell. This limited edition release is a symphony of flavors, crafted with the precision and intensity that…

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Fashion
Timex x Todd Snyder Liquor Store Watch

Introducing the Timex x Todd Snyder Liquor Store Watch, a collaboration that embodies timeless style and effortless cool. This wristwatch combines the craftsmanship of Timex with the design finesse of Todd Snyder, resulting in a perfect blend of modern aesthetics and expert watchmaking. The third edition of the Liquor Store…

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The 9 Best Motorcycle Gloves To Get Through Any Season

Motorcycling is a thrilling and enjoyable hobby, but it can also be one of the most dangerous when you factor in road conditions, weather, oblivious drivers, and rider error. Smart and safe motorcyclists invest in excellent gear to keep safe, including a great jacket and helmet. Next on the list…

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