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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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Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera

Your search for a compact digital SLR ends here with the Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera. The newest in Canon's flagship line, the G Series, the G11 brings a lot of intuitive technology to the table that's amateur-friendly. This 10 megapixel camera is also packed with better sensors to improve…

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Entertainment
Beastie Boys DoubleCheck Your Head

So what'cha what'cha wat'cha want in a mash-up album? Doublecheck Your Head by Max Tannone takes Beastie Boys and mixes them with more Beastie Boys. He took his favorite album, Check Your Head (personally we're partial to Paul's Boutique) and laid it over their own instrumentals. The result is a…

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Fashion
Brooklyn Super Hero Supply Co.

So you want to become a Super Hero? That's great, but have you considered where you'll get your supplies? First you'll obviously need a cape ($30), boots ($40), gloves ($15) and a snazzy leotard ($31). Next of course you'll need some essentials for your lair such as a force field…

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Entertainment
Turntable Bedding

The Turntable pillows and blanket cover your bed with black and white graphics of all kinds of audio equipment, equalizers, vinyls, cables, sliders and knobs. We think it's safe to say that DJs and music enthusiasts have more than enough cool stuff to decorate their pads... all you need is…

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Clothing
Randitan License Plate Belt Buckles

Collecting old license plates can be fun, but once you have them all, what the heck are you going to do with ‘em? One creative artist decided to create modern tiled belt buckles out of vintage license plates from all over the country. Each belt uses a variety of colors…

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