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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

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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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Travel

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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Computers
Hand Grenade USB Drive

If there's one USB drive you shouldn't take through aiport security this would be it. The Hand Grenade 4GB USB Drive stores all of your data and makes everyone around you a bit uneasy. We can only imagine the priceless look of panic on your local librarian's face when you…

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Food
Perky Jerky

While you may already know that there's nothing in the world better than boobs, there are a few things that tie for a distant second like beef jerky and caffeine. We guess that's why it's only natural that some genius thought to combine those great things. Perky Jerky, as far…

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Phones
Win a Free BlackBerry Tour

The BlackBerry Tour embodies perfection in a smart phone. It’s lighter and sleeker with a crystal clear 480×360 screen and a full qwerty keyboard. With all the usual perks of a Blackberry, the Tour boasts a 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in GPS and 256 MB memory. With World Phone capabilities on…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Entertainment
Tyson

Boxing is not a sport for the faint of heart, and in its own way neither is the documentary Tyson. Mike Tyson has lived an intense life both in and out of the ring. His style of boxing makes you want to look away, but keeps you too mesmerized to…

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Fashion
Steel Blaze Watch

Proving that you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a classy traditional watch, the Steel Blaze Watch looks luxurious without a lofty price tag. The large steel case and handsome black stitched leather strap demonstrate simplicity accented perfectly by steel rivets on either side. Straps…

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