Running Apparel

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Feetures Socks

July 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are one of my clients or running partners or really anyone that spends a significant amount of time around me, you know that I am SUPER particular about my running socks. I have severe running sock issues. Probably my biggest pet peeve is [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Apex Merino Tech Tee from Showers Pass

July 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

We first heard about Showers Pass gear back in March. This was unfortunate as Showers Pass is a Portland-based company that specializing in waterproof and otherwise weather-resistant garments for cyclists, runners, and other active Pacific [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Tempo sunglasses from Smith Optics (with ChromaPop lenses)

July 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s officially sunglasses-wearing weather here in the PNW. Maybe not everyone is like me and runs in sunglasses rain or shine, but it has definitely reached that point of the year where we are looking at some solidly long stretches of blissful [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Tops and shorts from Outdoor Voices

June 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

We have been knowledgeable about Outdoor Voices and their leggings for quite some time. I had heard some really great responses to these and was interested to see if they would be expanding their modern-stylish active line. In April of this year, [read more...]

Be an Alpha Male in Mizuno’s Alpha Shirts and Shorts

June 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

I am pretty sure we have finally crossed over into full on summer weather – which means that it’s time to stow away the long sleeves and tights and find some new shirts and shorts. We were recently sent a few items from Mizuno’s [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: CurrexSole Review

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

I am a runner who chooses to wear insoles while running and at work. I stand all day long, and insoles have really helped my feet pain over the last few years. When given an opportunity to try out currexSole, I jumped at the chance. I’ve tried [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Lasso Compression Socks

June 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Nikki’s Impressions I was intrigued by the Lasso Compression Socks when I found out that they were based on the science of ankle tape. Lasso studied kinesio-taping and ankle braces to create an “all in one ankle support solution.” I’ve [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Ruhn Compression Pants & Shorts

June 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Nikki: I’ve been a bit late to the compression apparel game, but training for the long races ahead makes me painfully aware of the fact that it’s technology I need to embrace. I bought my first pair of compression socks at the race expo [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: X31 Sports sports bra and socks

May 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Socks (and if you are a female runner,) sports bras can make or break a run. You can have top-of-the line shoes and the most expensive gear, but it starts with the layers underneath your clothes. Price doesn’t always determine happiness either. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Columbia Montrail F.T.K. Short Sleeve Shirt

May 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Here in Oregon, the weather report changes by the hour and those of us who are active outside need to prepare for anything. Columbia Sportswear is a brand that is well known because they make such great gear for the sun and snow and all the rain in [read more...]