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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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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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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

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

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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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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
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

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Graffiti Fishtank

We kinda feel bad for fish. They swim around in these tiny bowls that are cramped and uninteresting. London artist, Zeus, has decided to rectify that situation in a fairly awesome way. His Graffiti Fishtank is another piece in his 3D graffiti portfolio and it is about the coolest way…

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Bottlejak

Our kitchen drawers are loaded with a ton of useless tools. Seriously, when have we ever used a pineapple corer?  In an effort to consolidate, consider knocking out two functions with one Bottlejak. The custom machined device is both a bottle opener and a bottle stopper. Made in the USA…

By Mike Newman
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Nooka DeLorean

Nooka doesn't make your dad's watches. In fact, they might not even make the watches you are ready for yet. The best way to describe there style would be "futuristic." Apparently, they don't make your dad's taxi either. Art director, Mike Lubrano, did some ad work for the company and…

By Mike Newman
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Titanium Bolt Action Pen

A good pen is an investment. Unfortunately, that investment is usually in a writing instrument that is, as best we can put it, "stuffy." The Titanium Bolt Action pen is not. Designed by Rainer Wenning and knifemaker Thomas Braunagel, the Titanium Bolt Action Pen is as fine a writing device…

By Mike Newman
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Dogfish Head Hard Tack Chowder

Adding beer to anything will make us like it better. When said beer is a brew from one of our favorite breweries - Dogfish Head - well, that's even better. The Delaware brewery just released some belly-filling clam chowder that's infused with their 60 Minute IPA. Hard Tack Chowder is…

By Mike Newman
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