Our 10 Most Popular Stories of the Week

Here are our most popular stories of the week — in case you missed them the first time around.

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L.L. Bean Is Offering Limited-Edition Colorways of the Classic Bean Boot

Colonial Red, Dark Cocoa and Shale Grey, among others.

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What’s the Best Way to Drink Bourbon? Just Ask a Kentuckian

Is there a proper way to drink Bourbon? We asked experts in the industry to weigh in.

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Make the Perfect Post-Workout Smoothie, 3 Ways

Three protein-packed smoothies for the morning, afternoon and evening.

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How to Easily Remove Scratches from Your Watch Crystal

A fresh scratch on an otherwise flawless crystal is a devastating sight. Fortunately, fixing one is cheap and easy to do at home.

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The 50 Best Menswear Shops in America

From Minnesota to Miami, these are the brick-and-mortar retailers to seek out first in all matters of personal style.

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15 Incredible Dive Watches Under $1,000

There’s a myriad of great divers you can buy for a few hundred bucks.

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Our 5 Favorite Pocket Knives from Benchmade’s Just-Revealed 2018 Collection

Everything from an ultralight survival knife to an heirloom-worthy folder.

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Seiko Launches a New Trio of All-Black Dive Watches

Black dials, black case coatings and vintage-inspired lume give these divers a stealthy edge.

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The 10 Best Synthetic Down Jackets of 2018

The jackets that will make you swear off feathers forever.