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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

Simply Good Boots launched this week at $300. It’s all leather, it’s made in León, and the brand will be the first to tell you it isn’t a Nicks. That’s kind of the point.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season
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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

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Women of Comic-Con 2013

The floor of the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con is way beyond packed. In fact, it gets so full that cosplayers just spill out into the streets of The Gaslamp Quarter and jam them too. We waded through the spandex-clad waters to get a few shots of the women…

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Kick Ass 2 Red Band Trailer

The idea of normal kids putting on costumes and playing superhero appeals to our twelve year old selves in ways we can't even describe, but it also seems completely ridiculous. In stereotypical Hollywood fashion, when Kick Ass was a hit they decided to make a sequel. We're not mad.

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The Handleband

The Handleband is one of the first bike accessory mounts that we've seen that'd we actually probably use. Attach it to your bike (foot or engine powered). Set your phone on top of it, and then wrap the band around your phone. That's it. It's that easy. Now you can…

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Nike Pegasus 83 SD

For a stylish but subdued pair of sneakers, you could do far worse than the new Pegasus 83 SD's from Nike. Adding just the right amount of red to pop out, the sneakers sport vintage styling and won't scream for attention. You can get them now by ordering online from…

By Mike Newman
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How the Tesla Model S is Made

It’s Friday. Sure we could be working but watching videos is way more fun. Check out this behind the scenes video of the Tesla Motors production facility where 3000 employees and 160 extremely sophisticated robots act in complete harmony to build the car of the future. A car that is…

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