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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

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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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
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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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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

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Sanctuary Charging Haven

Who truly likes having a mess of wires and chargers cluttering up their space? Nobody! This charging device will offer you a much neater solution when it comes to keeping your iPod, cell phone and all of your other electronics working to their fullest capacity!

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Food
Evo Grill

Not everyone's a grill master. Cook without the worry you will char your food beyond recognition. This flameless grill is heated up underneath the surface with two burners, with controllable heat zones to maximize your meal. Wheel it around your patio for the best location and let the party begin.…

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Drinks
Bodum Clara Water Kettle

Preparing tea just got a whole lot cooler. Made from near-indestructible borosilicate glass, Bodum's new Clara kettle helps your tea drinking experience. The glass doesn't give off any odors or flavors, which is pretty important if you love your green and white teas.

By Tim Jacobsen
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Accessories
USB Flash Drive Lighter

Smoke up to 4GB of data with this lighter / USB flash drive combo. Bringing together two commonly used pocket devices into one powerful necessity, you will always look good no matter how you use it. Pop it in your laptop and transfer data with ease, and then flick the…

By Tim Jacobsen
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This is Gonna Hurt

See life through the eyes of one of the baddest ultimate MMA fighters in the history of the sport, Tito Ortiz. Find out how life isn't always easy for those under the limelight, especially those with a spotty past. Learn how he overcame so many obstacles to be the toughest,…

By Tim Jacobsen
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