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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

We love the Australian classics as much as the next guy. But these 8 alternatives make a compelling case for expanding your boot rotation.

Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026 Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
What We're Buying
Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
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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
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The Cool Shop

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

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Good Taste. Better Prices.

The Best Deals on Gear, Tech, Style, and Everyday Essentials. New Picks Added Daily. 

At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything
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At This 5-Star Lake Garda Hotel, Doing Nothing Is Everything

With panoramic lake views, exceptional Italian food, and a pool that's nearly impossible to leave, Cape of Senses turns relaxation into something of a competitive sport.

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

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

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

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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?

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

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

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

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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What We're Buying

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

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What We're Buying

A Better Way to Bring the Shade

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

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VESSEL Solved One of the Most Annoying Things About Your Golf Bag

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Food
Bacon Jam

If you thought Baconnaise was the best thing since sliced bread then you clearly haven't heard of Bacon Jam. It's basically spreadable bacon and it goes great on sandwiches, burgers, or (if you're not afraid of dying of a heart attack at a young age) a Bacon sandwich with baconnaise…

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Fashion
Freestyle The Karlton Watch

You know that a watch designed by a bunch of surfers is going to do 2 things well: resist water and look cool. The Freestyle The Karlton Watch, as expected, promises 100 meter water resistance and can handle some serious abuse. The overall vibe of the collection falls somewhere between…

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Computers
27″ iMac

We've never questioned apple on quality or style, but they usually lose us somewhere around the price tag. But the new 27" iMac is closing the price gap and is surprisingly affordable. As simple as it was in those Jeff Goldblum commercials in '99, set up is still just as…

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Entertainment
Good Bottled Beer Guide

While we'll never say no to more good bottled beer, it's been harder to pick a new beer with so many new breweries springing up. Even the most adventurous drinkers find it hard to justify blowing hard earned cash on what might be a crappy beer. That's why you need…

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Clothing
For Those About To Rock: We T-Shirt You

It's not every day that someone creates a product so revolutionary it will change the face of modern Rock N' Roll. Back on the scene (It's a goddamned apparel race) to do just that are the revolutionary minds at ThinkGeek. While you may have traded in your solid body for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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