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Bowl Season Gear by Nike

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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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How to Give the Gift of Pappy This Year (Even If You Can’t Get Your Hands on a Bottle)

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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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Legende Automobiles Renault R5 T3

Take one look at this just-about-perfect Renault 5 Turbo 3 restomod, and you'll understand the no-expense-spared approach by Legende Automobiles. Not only were they able to preserve the purpose-driven spirit of the '80s original Group B racer, but they were also able to take things to the next level. The…

By Amos Kwon
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Brew Watches Metric Chronograph

Brew Watches has made a name for itself in a relatively short amount of time. It's not resting on its laurels, either, as evidenced by the new Metric Chronograph that's inspired by vintage design. The 36mm cushion-style case has a beautifully integrated stainless steel bracelet with brushed and polished surfaces…

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Ditch the Plastic. You Should Sport Woodies

Whether you're driving up the coast, grilling out and spending time at the beach, sunglasses are an absolute necessity in the summer. We've tried all the options from expensive, established brands to the no-name knockoffs from the gas station. We keep coming back to Woodies wooden sunglasses because they're stylish,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Tom Cruise’s ‘Risky Business’ 1979 Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 was intended to replace the iconic 911. Well, that never happened, but that doesn't mean the bug-eyed 928 isn't worthy. This one, in particular, was used in the filming of the 1979 Tom Cruise movie "Risky Business". It also happens to be the very car in which…

By Amos Kwon
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Sony’s New Glass Sound Speaker Is Better Than Ever

Whether you're talking about the Harman Kardon SoundSticks or the previous iteration of the Sony Glass Sound Speaker--one of our Best Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers--there's just something about transparent speakers that always makes them noteworthy. Unsurprisingly, Sony is taking that to the next level with their upgraded version of the Glass…

By Cooper Fleishman
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