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London Doesn’t Have to Be Lavish to Travel Well

Your smart, stylish, and affordable guide to visiting the UK capital.

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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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The Best Japanese Watch in Every Price Range, From Under $50 to $5,000-plus

The Japanese watch brands that most people know are generally affordable. Casio, Citizen, Orient, and Seiko typically will not break the bank, and all make solid watches for much less than even the most affordable watches from the top luxury brands. While there are notable premium exceptions, for the most…

By Amos Kwon
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The Audio-Technica Sound Burger Is a Retro Portable Turntable

While we appreciated the futuristic design of Audio-Technica's recently released clear record player, their re-release of the retro Sound Burger really caught our eyes. The Sound Burger was originally released over 40 years ago and had a pretty simple design. It is a portable, compact turntable that clamps onto vinyl…

By John A. Paradiso
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Nike SFB Leather Boot is Your Next Go-To Shoe

While we may have arguably hit Peak Sneaker™, you may be looking for something a little different this year. Nike's SFB Leather Boot is just that. Taking some of the traditional design markers of an athletic shoe, this SFB leather boot bridges the gap between sports and outdoor adventures. The…

By Brett Braley
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Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton Watch

There are rare timepieces that hit the auction block, but this Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton is about as exclusive as it gets. The singular version was custom-made for a private client back in 2007. The watch is based on the Tank Louis Cartier Noctambule that was only made form 2004…

By Amos Kwon
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These Fabric Watch Straps Are Perfect for Every Timepiece From Timex to Rolex

If you're anything like us, the next step after buying a new watch is finding a new strap for it. Whether you're wearing Citizen, Omega, Breitling, Tudor or anything in between, NATO style straps are popular because they're durable, easy to change and stylish. RSM Watch Strap is changing the…

By Pat McLaughlin
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