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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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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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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

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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Street Art Coloring Book

Get some street cred as a graffiti artist by practicing with this non-typical coloring book and color pencil set. Why color in the lines of the same old cartoon characters when you can decorate some city style graffiti artwork from the streets of London? So perfectly done, you’ll want to…

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Glass Bottles

Enjoy a cool beverage in these 1 liter glass bottles. From water to wine, the novelty of drinking from glasses that resemble plastic water bottles will never wear thin. Imported from Italy, they even come with glass caps to finish the look. You’ll almost forget their glass.

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Gear
Leatherman 25th Anniversary Charge

Celebrate 25 years of excellence in craftsmanship with the special edition Leatherman Silver Charge. Each one is numbered in this sterling silver limited edition offering, and comes in a collector’s box with a certificate of authenticity. All of the essentials you have grown to love over the years are included…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Quaaludes Jar

Loosen up your next party by placing some of your decadent offerings in this stoneware jar. Your guests will wonder what’s underneath the lid, and will start to question what sort of parties you host. Then laugh as they reach inside and surprisingly pull out cookies, candies, quaaludes, or whatever…

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Eton Self-Powered Crank Radio

Talk about a multi-tasker, this hand cranked radio gives you the all-in-one capability you want in case of an emergency. The AM/FM/weather bands will keep you up to date with the local news. You also get a clock, a cell phone charger, flashlight, and even a siren in case someone…

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