New Balance unveils the return of the CM1600 for Fall 2012. Introduced in 1989, intended for long-distance running, the 1600 is a hybrid of some of the best designs proposed by the brand during the ’80s, with an upper that reproduces the lines of the legendary 1500 and an outsole inspired by the concept of the…

Amsterdam-based footwear label Filling Pieces have teamed up with luggage maker Flybird to release a special edition pack that is made up of a pair of sneakers and a backpack. Taking one of Filling Pieces’ signature sneaker models, Flybird then adds a handcrafted backpack, made from naturally tanned cowhide and lined with padded cushion. Leather…

Here’s a handy device: The Tube-Wringer – a gadget for squeezing every last cubic millimeter of toothpaste from the tube. The rather industrial-looking device has obviously been designed by people who take this sort of thing very seriously – and so they should; dental hygiene is no joke. The fact is, this device can be…