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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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Birdhouse Cuckoo Clock

Bird watching can now be done indoors. This imported Italian clock houses a little cuckoo bird that pops out the chirp the hours away. With sound so realistic, it will have some checking to see if the window was left open. The special light sensor lets the little guy know…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Accessories
Simple Sno Tire Leather Shoes

Go green and still look hip doing it. Although these eco-friendly sneaks are all organic, one could never tell with the naked eye. Leather and cotton canvas uppers are attached to the recycled tire soles. You will feel better than ever knowing that you just helped save the planet one…

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Jawbone Bluetooth Headset

This new and improved version of the most stylish Bluetooth hands-free earpiece just got better. The Jawbone is now 50% smaller than the previous edition, with the same blue-light free, buttonless sensor for efficient operations while maintaining your look. The Noise Assassin technology in the Jawbone helps kill the ambient…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Ducati 1000 Petrol Pens

Let your fingers do the riding on this pen designed after the famed Ducati motorcycle. The fuel tanks, disc brakes, and spoke wheels come together as you glide your Ducati pen across any surface. Write smooth, professional strokes with the fountain pen cartridge system. The lacquer coating keeps it looking…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Fashion
Kenneth Cole Chronograph Watch

This stylish chronograph men's watch bears faces for the second, minute and hour, letting you keep track of every second that passes by. The watch is water resistant for those last minute scuba dives. High quality Japanese technology in every movement assuring you it was built to last.

By Tim Jacobsen
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