It’s always fun to stumble into a new company to us. Our latest review are a couple of new pieces from the running line of Cascada – an Italian brand that has its roots in the outdoor sphere. Their Spring/Summer running line provides functionality with cool and unique visuals. We have recently been trying out a few items from that collection. More about Cascada: We design our products in Trentino (North Italy), using them daily…
While we got a late start to warmer weather here in Oregon for the first time in a while, you know that’s not always going to be the case. LifeLabs, not exactly a running apparel company, does utilize science to create a few items that are wonderful for summer running. Womens CoolLife Tank Much like the CoolLife Tee – these are supposed to be more of a casual wear. But true to form of this…
There’s no denying that Salomon is a mega brand on the trail running scene. From shoes to hydration packs to shorts / shirts / hats, you’ll see it on any trail. I love my own Salomon gear – many are staples and must-haves on all my runs. Their shoes are known for either being high drop and luggy, or minimal and light-weight. They’ve introduced a new shoe this year, though, the Ultra Glide, that has…
In 1972, the first official female competitors joined the starting line of the Boston Marathon. In 2022, females made up 43% of those finishing the 26.2 mile journey. I am so grateful for all the generations of female runners before me that have opened up the sport for the rest of us. Just one example of women taking up more space in the running world is in the shoe market where more and more brands…
Run Oregon has been aware of PATH Projects for a few years now. In 2018 we reviewed their hooded top, in 2019 we reviewed their awesome gym shorts (which I still wear religiously), and 2020 saw us check out a new pair of running shorts. This year, we are revisiting their line with a full kit of gear that showcases some of the latest and greatest in their running arsenal. More about Path Projects: PATH…
Earlier this year we reviewed our first ever item from La Sportiva – a pair of trail running shoes. This Italian company is no stranger to the technical trail, rock climbing, and skiing footwear landscape – so checking out their line of running gear has been a fun venture. More about La Sportiva: Our mission is to bring you the best technical products to explore the outdoors. For 93 years we have been producing innovative…
It’s mid-Summer here in Oregon at the time of this posting – and as close to sandal weather as there can be here in the PNW. So when I discovered that Merrell had more in their arsenal than just solid trail running shoes, I was ready to jump on board. While the aesthetics of many casual footwear options created by running shoe brands can be something of a hit-or-miss, the Bravada Cord Wrap looks like…
Obviously, with a name like Run Oregon, we are focused on running. But, as most PNWers are, we aren’t defined solely by our running prowess. We feel we are in the prime location for active exploration – whether that be running on the road, hiking on any number of trails, cross training in our local gym (or garage), or just being out and about in our beautiful state. Brooks, also a running-centric entity, is taking…
Merrell is no stranger to the trail shoe market, having been a dominant force in the hiking world for decades. As for trail running shoes, Merrell is also a well known name, and has several options available, depending on your style and terrain type. One of their releases –Â the Nova 2 (Rainbow edition) – is a thing of beauty AND function! This shoe operates a little more like a low hiker but has the…
Since their inception in 2014, Tracksmith has been crafting high quality running clothes that hint at a vintage look, while providing the latest in material benefits. We recently checked out their Falmouth Shorts. See our other posts on Tracksmith! While men’s running shorts seem to skew on the shorter end (think 5″ and under), there is something to be said about those of us who prefer a little bit more coverage. While longer shorts are…
