Month: December 2025

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Although we’re nearing winter, there’s no better time than now to refresh your outdoor setup. This is thanks to Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals, which include a ton of incredible patio sets that are sure make your outdoor space a relaxing oasis. Fortunately, this bestselling patio set from Walmart is over 50% off right now, but only for a few more hours.

The Lacoo 4-Piece Patio Set is on sale for $129, which is $170 off the original $300 price tag. This collection boasts over 1,000 five-star ratings at Walmart, and shoppers say it’s “more than perfect” and “super comfortable” to boot.

Lacoo 4-Piece Patio Set, From $129 (was $300) at Walmart

This four-piece patio set includes a loveseat, two armchairs, and a coffee table. All of the chairs are made from rattan wicker and utilize a strong steel frame to stay sturdy at all times. The table, which is 26 inches long and 16 inches wide, features a black tempered glass top that serves as the perfect surface for drinks. However, it’s removable if you’d rather use the table as a footrest or in any other way. As for the cushions, they’re removable and come in five stylish colors. Plus, they’re sponge-padded, giving you and all your guests some extra comfort outside. Best of all, this patio set ships completely free of charge — and that’s relatively rare for collections with several pieces.

“I really love this set,” one reviewer raved. “It works well on the back patio next to the pool, it’s light enough to move around, and also conveniently comfortable.”

Related: Walmart’s Bestselling Hoodies Are on Sale for as Low as $9 for Cyber Monday

“The material is nice and sturdy, and it doesn’t look cheap,” another shopper said. “Perfect for a small back patio or front porch. Great value!”

The Lacoo 4-Piece Patio Set is a bestseller, so it might not be on sale for long. Add it to your virtual cart ASAP before the 56% Cyber Monday markdown leaves Walmart for good.

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Why We Love This Deal

Cyber Monday is one of the best times to score big deals on coveted boots online, but you need to get what you want fast because these sales usually wrap up on or around Dec. 2. Blundstone and Danner, for example, are in the middle of massive sales, but the timer is ticking for both brands. Cole Haan is another one with eye-popping discounts during its Cyber Monday sale, and one of the best is on this water-resistant leather lace-up boot that’s over half off while the sale is live.

Cole Haan’s American Classics Plain Toe Waterproof Boots are on sale for $102, a 51% discount from their normal price of $210. The boots have an initial 42% markdown, and you can unlock the full discount by entering promo code GIVING at checkout. This is the best price we’ve ever seen for this boot, even better than the fall sale in September, but it all goes away at the end of the day on Dec. 2, so don’t wait.

Cole Haan American Classics Plain Toe Waterproof Boots, $102 (was $210) at Cole Haan

What Shoppers Should Know

• Colorways Available: 3, all on sale
• Sizes Available: 7-13, 7-13 Wide
• Upper: Leather
• Waterproof: Yes; seam-sealed
• Sole: EVA
• Best For: Rainy and snowy season commutes

The American Classics Plain Toe Waterproof boot is built with a leather upper (or suede for the Golden Honey colorway), and it’s attached to the sole using a storm bead welt, a construction technique that offers exceptional durability and keeps moisture from seeping into the boot. The seams on the upper are also sealed, which fully blocks water from entering and makes this boot waterproof, rather than just water-resistant—seams are the weak point for water entry on just about any shoe or garment. 

That upper is paired with a cushioned midsole and a lugged EVA outsole, so you’ll get good grip, even in wet weather. A textile lining around the collar and inside the boot creates a comfy fit, and a pull tab on the heel helps you get this boot off and on easily. 

Related: These Warm and Waterproof Sorel Boots Are on Sale for $100 at Nordstrom Rack

What Shoppers Are Saying

Shoppers really love the Plain Toe Waterproof boots. Reviewer after reviewer commented on their comfy feel—they’re the kind of boots that break in quickly and are great for wearing for long stretches. 

One called them “very comfortable for all-day wear,” and another said, “These boots feel and look absolutely amazing.” Shoppers also note the waterproof upper design makes these kicks ideal for fall and winter, and it does a good job of keeping water out and your feet dry. One shopper highlighted the waterproofing as “a huge bonus” on top of the boots’ stellar fit, quality craftsmanship, and handsome looks.

Cole Haan’s big sale ends tonight, so don’t miss your chance to grab these high-quality boots at an astounding 51% discount: Claim your pair ASAP before this deal disappears.

Shop More Deals

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Most people don’t have the grit, stubbornness, or borderline-questionable decision-making it takes to complete the world’s toughest endurance challenges. Some are perfectly content on the couch, snacks in hand, watching other people suffer through HYROX races and Survivor-level gauntlets while we whisper, “Couldn’t be me.” But then there are the outliers, the ones who treat exhaustion like a hobby and seem to sweat out every ounce of water they drank that day. The people who push their bodies so hard you’d think they’re training to outrun a zombie apocalypse.

One of those people is TV personality and ultrarunner Spencer Matthews. This year, the 37-year-old decided to take on a challenge so outrageous it makes a marathon look like a warm-up jog—seven Ironmans on seven continents in just 21 days. Only one other person has ever completed the feat, and it took them nearly four years.

Matthews calls it Project Se7en. The journey takes him around the globe, completing back-to-back Ironmans. Each day includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon. His stops include London, Arizona, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Rio, and Antarctica. While the physical feat alone has captured national attention, Matthews is also using the spotlight to raise awareness for James’ Place. The charity provides free, life-saving support to men struggling with suicidal thoughts.

A few weeks ago, Men’s Journal caught up with Matthews between his second Ironman in Arizona and his third in Cape Town, just hours before he was set to take on the next brutal leg of his journey. Soon, he’ll tackle Antarctica, which he expects will be the toughest challenge yet.

Fatigue and Recovery in Motion

When most people picture someone finishing an Ironman, they imagine a giant cheeseburger in one hand, a restorative ice bath, maybe a sauna session, and a week of doing absolutely nothing. Matthews’ reality looks nothing like that. He hops off the course, boards a plane, and flies straight to the next continent, with barely a moment to catch his breath, let alone properly recover.

“In an ideal world, you’d come out of the Ironman, you drink two, three liters of cold water with loads of electrolytes, have physio, get into bed, sleep all night, you know, but unfortunately that just hasn’t been our experience so far,” he said when I spoke to him the day after his second Ironman.

“We are also strangely bouncing back quite well at the moment,” he said. “I don’t mean to jinx it, but probably slept for four hours last night, had a big late dinner, and [I’m] absolutely physically depleted, exhausted, and could barely eat the food because it’s just not what you really feel like doing.”

Aside from nutrition, which he’s monitoring closely while burning around 10,000 calories per race, sleep has been crucial. Matthews would love to crash in his own bed or on a plush hotel mattress, but the physical toll of the races, combined with adrenaline and excitement, makes getting quality rest a challenge. That leaves just a few days, or more like two, when hopping across time zones, to recover from the beating his body takes.

“It goes without saying, obviously, if we don’t sleep on the plane, then that’s just, you know, raw dogging another [race],” he says. “I will fall asleep almost immediately, I’m sure, on the plane, but like it takes one really bad sleep or, you know, one frustrating plane journey to throw a bit of a spanner in the works.”

Related: I Asked UTMB Athletes How They Prepare for the World’s Toughest Races—Here’s Their Advice

The Mental Marathon

Aside from the physical toll, the mental challenge of Project Se7en is just as intense, especially since Matthews can’t listen to music during races that can last 24 hours or more. Out of everything, this is one of the aspects he admits is toughest to handle.

“Music is, in my opinion, single-handedly the best thing about like working out and pushing yourself and, you know, that’s what really allows you to kind of go into some space that’s awesome and enjoyable,” he admits. “When you remove that, it is pretty grim.”

Without the music to distract or motivate him, Matthews relies entirely on mental grit to keep moving. Every stroke, pedal, and step becomes a battle not just of the body, but of the mind. He has to consciously push through the creeping doubt that naturally builds over hours of relentless effort.

“I think an awful lot of this challenge revolves around your belief that you can do it,” he says. “It’s pretty easy to get crushed mentally by what we’re doing. It happened yesterday, temporarily. I had to actively change my outlook and mindset during the run, go into my head, and sort it out because it was slow, awful, and painful.”

The Mission Behind the Madness

But when he is deep in the pain cave, Matthews reminds himself why he is out there. It is not only to prove he can endure something this extreme. It is to draw attention to James’ Place, and to the men who rely on it. That purpose cuts through the suffering and puts his own discomfort into perspective.

“I really enjoy, for my own personal development, pushing myself. But I find that if you attach a phenomenal cause to the mission, it really helps the ability to achieve the mission,” he says. “Like when Chris and I were running last night, and as I’ve described many times now, in a fair amount of pain, I was certainly thinking that the men who are going through hell, who are considering taking their own life, are probably in significantly worse places than we are right now. And this is very much temporary. It’ll be over in a few hours.”

Related: How Elite Ironman Athletes Stay Race-Ready Between Punishing Competitions