Season 3 of the Run Amok Collection from Roark is inspired by the Isle of Aotearoa (New Zealand if you were wondering) “with the rolling hills and towering peaks as Roark’s guide“. Run Oregon probably isn’t headed to NZ any time soon (though one can hope), so wearing some new gear inspired by this area will have to do.
After a few years of lessened travel, my mind has been in vacation / runcation mode for much of 2022. So this collection fit right in with my mindset.
The shorts we tried out were the Bommer 2.0 Shorts. These are probably shorts geared more towards multifunctionality than a true running short – though it will have no issues with the latter. They fit longer and have an internal compression boxer brief as opposed to a brief.
As a result it’s also a little heavier making a tad more ideal for taking out on the trails than when road racing. They have a pocket on either side that are, uniquely, magentic to allow for both security on runs AND easy access. Genius. There are two additional small zipped pockets as well as one on the compression leg as well. So much storage.
We also love the colors within these shorts. There are 4 options, each with artwork and design from the Run Amok collection, but we feel our pair with the unique image on the right leg and “Strange on the Range” on the left takes the cake.
Overall, the real only drawback we see is the price. They run a little higher than other options out there – but its really quality and stylish gear nonetheless.
