We first reviewed some gear from Kora way back when our website became its independent entity. Kora is a premier apparel provider who has a long history of working with yak wool. This is amazingly great fabric used to “create ultra-soft and breathable wool activewear for your year-round adventures”. They recently released some bamboo based apparel and we checked out the Men’s Bamboo Base Layer SS Crew. Visually speaking, the Kora Bamboo Base Layer gets a…
Outdoor Vitals, the Utah based outdoor brand, has just unleashed their latest creation, the Skyline Trail Shorts, designed specifically for runners and hikers who love to push their boundaries on longer adventures. See all our posts on Outdoor Vitals here! With a passion for the great outdoors, the Outdoor Vitals team realized the need for better shorts, and their dedication resulted in the Skyline Trail Shorts that offer a perfect blend of protection, versatility, and…
Often times, our workout schedules consist somewhere along the following: Run, Pick up Kids, Run Run, Go to Work, Run Run, Date Night, Run All of these are completely viable and often necessary. But when summer comes around, Tracksmith’s versatile collection adds another to the mix: Run Cannonball Run. See our other posts on Tracksmith! Running is important and great, but let’s not lose sight of the fact that running is supposed to be fun.…
Matt in the Hat. That’s my nickname around the virtual office nowadays. I have a growing collection of baseball hats that accompanies my work attire. And the number of headwear options grows exponentially when you start tossing running hats into the mix. I recently had the opportunity to check out rnnr. rnnr is a cutting-edge company that has made a name for itself in the world of athletic headwear. I see their gear adorning many…
Socks are hard to review. They are something that everybody needs, especially if you’re a runner, but how many things can you say about socks? Sometimes, we only talk about them, again as runners, when they are BAD. By bad, I mean they have seams that rub our feet wrong, they cause blisters, they itch, or they don’t stay up. I can think of one instance where a runner friend had her no-show socks falling…
With the sunny days this summer, I have been going for a lot more walks instead of runs. It has been the perfect timing to try out the Smirk sunglasses from Tifosi. Tifosi Optics has gained quite a reputation for producing high-quality and affordable eyewear, and the Smirk is no exception. They have been in the business for years, and their commitment to delivering stylish and functional sunglasses is evident in their products. Tifosi is…
We are big fans of Cotopaxi here at Run Oregon. We have reviewed a variety of their items – from workout gear and socks to jackets, sweaters, and packs. They continually put out really solid outdoor and running gear, all while staying true to a commitment to social impact. We can get behind that. See our other posts on Cotopaxi! With summer in full swing, these two items from Cotopaxi are perfect for the dog…
We are currently smack dab in the middle of summer running season, and in most areas of the country (especially here in the Pacific Northwest) it means running in conditions that we are not necessarily always prepared for. I’m sure most of us have multiple sets of running tights, jackets, and other precipitation-protection wear, but our outdoor summer running apparel may be a little limited. I think at least part of my distaste for running…
We recently got my hands on the Roark x Ciele Collection, and let me tell you, it’s a collaboration made in adventurer’s heaven. So, grab your sense of wanderlust and prepare for a casual yet thrilling product review. Read more reviews about Roark here! Read more reviews about Ciele here! The Collection: This visuals with this artistic collaboration are beautiful to look at. The Mathis Short Sleeve is a supremely quality top. It’s functional enough…
I review a lot of items at Run Oregon. One of the perks we get is getting our hands on the best running gear. Its always nice to keep the running closet stocked with the latest and greatest items. I thought I would highlight my favorite gear from April – June 2023. These are NOT the release date of the items – solely the timeframe that my review went live. I’d also note that it’s…
