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Are These the Most Underrated Watches of the Year?

Citizen’s newest luxury collections set a new bar for everyday excellence.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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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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The Coolest Gifts for Drink Lovers for 2025

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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

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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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Rowing Blazers and Sperry Continue Their Partnership for 2023

No brand turns prep on its head like Rowing Blazers and their latest partnership solidifies their philosophy. Taking inspiration from the preeminent prep fabric, corduroy, these shoes mix the best of both brands. Using a wide wale cord as the uppers with a Vibram sole, the shoes nod to the traditional…

By Brett Braley
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MSCHF Big Red Boot

This is no joke. MSCHF has made some rubber boots that mimic the '50s and '60s manga character Astro Boy's footwear. Coined simply "Big Red Boot", that's pretty much what they are. And they are unbelievably hot across media channels. Worn by musicians, pop stars, models, influencers, you name it,…

By Amos Kwon
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Fashion
Nixon’s Mullet Watch Brings the Party and the Style Wherever You Wear It

When it comes to timepieces, we've trusted Nixon for decades because their watches are sleek, stylish and affordable enough to wear anywhere and everywhere. The new Nixon Mullet analog watch is the perfect example of this. The clean, ultra-slim dial is filled with up-printed numerals and luminescent hands that are…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Gear
Montblanc’s Latest Pen is an Ode to Enzo Ferrari

Car people and pen people have a lot in common. They both enjoy the finer things in life. They both have a deep appreciation for mechanism and craft. And they both respect heritage. The latest release from Montblanc focuses on the Venn diagram between cars and pens with the release…

By Brett Braley
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Vollebak Waterfallproof Ski Pant

With a changing world, Vollebak continues to make clothes for any ecological situation one may find themselves in. Including their newest ski pant. With an emphasis on protecting against the worst of the elements, Vollebak's pants are incredibly waterproof, windproof and insulated for longterm wear in the elements. The pants…

By Brett Braley
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