Korshun Footwear

Shoes made without any glue or stitches fashionably merge style with sustainability

by Dora Haller Dutch footwear designer Anna Korshun creates leather shoes that don’t require any glue or stitches. Almost magically constructed, the upper and outer soles are clicked together and then wrapped by a rubber layer that ensures a solid connection. The upshot is a clean and simple aesthetic, and even more beneficial; a streamlined production process that uses fewer materials. We recently spoke with …

Interview: Kent Bakke of La Marzocco

Learning about the history and future of espresso in a conversation with the CEO behind one of the world's most beloved espresso machines

Named after the fiercest predator of the animal kingdom, La Marzocco—which translates to lion in Italian—is aptly known for their roaring, state of the art espresso machines. But at the factory in Tuscany, things are anything but savage—the staff often shares their lunch hour together at a small trattoria across the street. And at the Seattle headquarters, a barbecue grill stands by the product-testing area …

Randy Mamola and Riders for Health

The racing legend brings motorcycles to Africa to increase accessibility to medical care

by Katharine Erwin Randy Mamola is undoubtedly one of the greatest racers to never actually win a world championship. A crowd-pleasing racer with a heart of gold, Mamola’s best known moment was in 1985 with Moto Grand Prix’s most epic save. Mamola hails from San Jose, California, and in 1976 at just 16 years old, he was not only a known racer, but was also …