Running Apparel – Run Oregon

What Run Oregon is Wearing: My Soxy Feet Athletic Socks (discount code and give-a-way)

January 11, 2020 // 1 Comment

Want to win a pair of My Soxy Feet athletic socks? Follow the link at the bottom of this page to enter to win your very own pair! For four years, I have been wearing My Soxy Feet athletic socks for all my races and training runs. I started wearing [read more...]

What Run Oregon Is Wearing: Everyday Injinji Toe Socks

December 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s no secret that wearing cheaply made socks usually means paying a price later, whether that’s discomfort, a blister, or a hole requiring you to toss the pair in the trash and start all over again. Ininji makes high quality socks with [read more...]

Good Running Socks Are Worth It

December 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Balega is out with a new line of socks – the Lesedi Hidden Comfort socks, and I’m here today to tell you once again that Balega socks are (still) worth the investment. Actually, they might be even more worth the investment when you shop [read more...]

Stocking Stuffer idea: Headsweats new REPREVE running shirts

December 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Many running shirts these days are 100% synthetic fibers to get the lightweight “tech” material that we like to exercise in. Polyester is made from the polymer PET, which is also used to make things like soda and ketchup bottles. It is [read more...]

FITS Socks are a perfect stocking stuffer!

November 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

The thing about socks is, you don’t always notice them unless they are bad. “Bad” has many definitions when it comes to socks, as it could mean that they itch, that they don’t wick well, or maybe there’s an annoying seam on them that could [read more...]

Keeping warm in Under Armour’s new IntelliKnit Phantom Sweater

November 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s officially here. Fall. 2019 has provided an interesting last few months for runners, with many like myself able to take to the streets and trails in short sleeves and running shorts. It’s just been that mild (and quite frankly [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running apparel from Gore

November 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

As the weather gets colder and darker, its essential to have running gear that will help keep you safe. And when I had the opportunity to try out some GORE gear, I knew that meant some warmth for those runs too. First off were a pair of GORE R3 [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week Revisited: A review of Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends December 3rd!)

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted a Kickstarter campaign for Traü Athletic Underwear, a multi-functional undergarment perfect for running, hitting the gym, hiking, or any other outdoor activity. Here is a description about their underwear via their [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week Revisited: A review of REXY Socks

November 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted a Kickstarter campaign for REXY socks, a unique pair of socks that could seemingly really benefit a runner. Here is a description about their performance socks via their campaign: With over 5 years of research and [read more...]

The new Mexico Collection graphic series from Janji (featuring the beautiful Rover Hoodie)

November 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

We have been reviewing Janji items for a while now and they continue to impress us with their style and functionality. On top of that, we also love their take on the running world – that it’s a universal connector of people and that [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Dæhlie Airnet Wool Sweater & Pants

November 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Base Layer Season. Go to the Dæhlie website, and this is the first thing you’ll see typed out in big block letters. It is, indeed, the best time of year to start testing out winter wear. In Oregon where the unpredictable weather could make or [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Tops and bottoms from GORE

November 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

R3 Partial Windstopper Tights Over the past few falls and winters I have started to come around on baselayer pants and tights when running. I have never really had issues with running in shorts – regardless of the weather – so I just [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: REXY Performance Balance Socks (Campaign ends 11/6)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: REXY: Performance Balance Socks Location: San Francisco, CA Funding Status: ~$16,200 of $10,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) End Date: November 6, 2019 Pledge for: $68 for 4 pairs Delivery Expectations: December 2019 Runners know that without [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends 12/3)

October 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: Traü Athletic Underwear Location: San Francisco, CA Funding Status: ~$12,000 of $30,000 End Date: December 3, 2019 Pledge for: ~$28+ Delivery Expectations: February 2020 I know it’s weird, but I am always on the prowl for [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Awesome Fall baselayers and neckwarmers from GORE

September 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Windstopper Base Layer Shirt & Base Layer Shirt I don’t think much about wind when I am running. I mean, I know it’s a factor when I run along the river or on certain blustery spring days. But overall, I just deal with it and tough [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket, Airchaser Shirt, and Strider Shorts

September 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s easy for gear from this well-known brand to move to the top of anyone’s favorites list because, well, they just make good-quality stuff. There’s a reason it’s popular: it looks good, fits well, and gets the job done. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: le bent socks

September 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there’s anything I’ve learned from all the countless hours I’ve spent running, it’s that good socks are as important as good shoes, (arguably even more so.) The first thing that attracted to me about the Ultra Lightweight Micro run socks [read more...]

Check out the Alpenglow Hoody – a sun protection top from Black Diamond

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FITS socks

September 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

FITS is a premium sock brand resulting from the collaboration of third and fourth generation textile manufacturers to create the absolute best fitting sock in the marketplace as a response to an industry-wide epidemic of ill-fitting socks. Utilizing [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Balega UltraGlide Sock – releasing soon!

August 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

Balega has announced a new sock that is sure to garner quite a bit of interest called the UltraGlide. Balega is certainly not new to the running community by any means and they’re dedication to keep us on our feet (quite literally) is [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Under Armour’s GORE-TEX Breeze shirt

August 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

One event that we desperately want to attend is Outdoor Retailer. If you don’t know about it, it’s essentially a weekend’s worth of panels from outdoor experts, activities and presentations, and a great spot to for outdoor sports [read more...]

Check out the Sertig Longsleeve – a sun protection top from MAMMUT

August 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Check out the Sphere Long-Sleeved Crewe – a sun protection top from Icebreaker

July 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Sun Protection Items from Outdoor Research

July 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: KGB Running Shorts (ON SALE for 50% OFF!)

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

KGB brand? You might be asking what that stands for (and no it’s not Russian). It’s actually pretty catchy and fun – short for “Keep Going Bro or Keep Going Beautiful (ladies line)”. I really love this! “Keep [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Feetures Socks

June 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Erik: Let’s talk socks, yea? Let me preface this review by apologizing to Feetures in advance for not trying these out sooner. I had the pleasure of testing the ‘Elite Light Cushion Mini Crew’ in Cascade Black. First off, I never wear anything [read more...]