Giro Empire SLX

Inspired by football boots, these high-performance road cycling shoes lace up and incorporate cutting-edge materials

With the Tour de France under way and road riding season in full swing, there’s no better time to geek out over the latest technical cycling gear. Helmet and accessories maven Giro has been shaking things up in their design department recently. Following the successful launch of their functional and stylish New Road collection, the Santa Cruz, California-based brand presents their latest innovative offering: the …

Iceland’s Norður & Co Salt

Made purely with geothermal energy in the northern reaches of the country and pulled from the history books

This past spring at Iceland’s annual DesignMarch festival, we stumbled across a box of salt that left a lasting impression. The striking packaging design drew us in to Reykjavik-based start-up Norður Salt, but there’s more to the Atlantis-esque artwork. We met with CEO and co-founder Gardar Stefansson on a rainy morning at the company’s office in the Ocean Cluster House, a marine-conscious business incubator in …

Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe and S63 AMG Coupe

Growling through Tuscany in the sculpted touring machines that are equal parts power and luxury

Designed for crossing continents at top speeds in high style, the Grand Tourer class of automobile is, in many ways, the true mark of a manufacturer’s ability. Hitting the optimal balance between a finely considered aesthetic, an interior that is suitable for long rides and a driving experience that lets you open up the car on straightaways while remaining nimble through winding roads is the …