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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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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?
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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

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season
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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair
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What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

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

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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What We're Buying

The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide

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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?

My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup
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My Blind Date With Victoria at the Presidents Cup

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

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
Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

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

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Extra Tasty

Stop by for the latest drink recipe, or hang out with a few friends and discuss the finer things about bar life at this online community for the social drinker. Download and submit recipes, get the latest gossip and keep up on what’s hip to order the next time you…

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Accessories
Mulholland Urban Sport Laptop Backpack

Just because you carry around everything, plus the kitchen sink, doesn’t mean you have to look like a bagman to do it. Mulholland's Urban Sport Laptop Backpack, made of nylon and leather, is great for stuffing all your necessities inside, and comes with a nice look too. With plenty of…

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Phones
Nokia N96

The Nokia N96 is due to hit the U.S. in just 4 weeks (August 15-ish). It's Very similar to the N95, but comes packed with 16GB of storage and a 2.8-inch wide screen. The Nokia N96 still comes with a built-in 5 megapixel autofocus camera with the Carl Zeiss lens…

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Audio
Tenori-On

Create music from the comfort of your own desk, with this cool game / instrument. This neat gadget lets you create music by pressing a series of buttons and a dial that controls the sound and beats. It will cost you $1,200, but it’s worth it when you picture yourself…

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KnoWhere One World Clock

This clock is an awesome way to keep track of the world surrounding you. You may not be able to travel to foreign countries, especially all at the same time. This clock includes eight blank hands to affix the names of cities from around the world or blank labels to…

By Tim Jacobsen
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