Shoe Reviews

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Hyperion Elite 2

October 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

Brooks Hyperion Elite’s are back – and with a vengeance. It’s a pretty well known fact that many intense runners and shoe reviewers weren’t the biggest fans of the first version of the Hyperion Elites. It came with a lot of [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin It in the new Inov-8 Terraultra G 270

October 2, 2020 // 1 Comment

As trail shoes continue to evolve, from short distance speed events, to crazy 240 mile plus distances, runners have a slew of options. Finding the right shoe to go REALLY long is a big deal for those of us who run REALLY far. Recently, I was asked [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the unique looking K-ST Low from Deckers Lab

September 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of Deckers before? Maybe if you read some of our recent reviews, but its likely they may be new to you. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Brooks Catamount

September 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

I felt like a teenager in these brand new, bright white shoes, treading softly so they wouldn’t get dirty. But they’re trail shoes and Brooks wants you to “paint” your new Catamounts with the earth. The bright white look is short-lived but [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Outpace running shoes

August 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Meg’s Impressions: When I had the opportunity to try out the new ZERØGRAND Outpace Running Shoe, the hardest part of the decision was which color to pick. The four options all had combinations that were stylish and looked more like something [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It In Deckers

July 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

W KO-Z Sport Low Wedge Read up about Deckers and their Deckers Lab in our previous post. At first glance, the shoes from Deckers Lab are a bit odd. The shoes have a larger than usual wedge and a unique look about them. However, once I put the shoes [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the KO-Z SNPR Low by Deckers Lab – Slipper x Sneaker x Recovery footwear

July 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Haven’t heard of Deckers before? You’re probably not alone. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for Deckers, and his team are responsible for the creation [read more...]

How PRC is doing social distancing

July 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

I have been running fairly consistently this year, and last week was ready to buy another new pair of shoes to add into the rotation. I have been a solid Brooks Adrenaline women’s size 8.5 for the past … 10 years? … so I knew I [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Overtake

July 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Quick – name 5 running shoe companies. I’ll wait. Got them? I’m not magician or psychic, but I’m gonna go ahead and make a prediction that you didn’t select Cole Haan. In fact, you (like me initially) had no idea that [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Allbirds Tree Dasher

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

If there was ever a running shoe tailored with Pacific Northwest sensibilities, it may be the Allbirds Tree Dasher. Their commitment to being an earth-friendly company – from the sourcing of the materials to the recyclable packaging – [read more...]

Funky and Functional: Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton Edge (releasing TODAY)

July 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

After never really putting much time in HOKA ONE ONE shoes over the bulk of my running “career”, I have found myself in a heavy HOKA kick as of the last few years. They just seem to put out the right combination of technical and [read more...]

Run Oregon is patriotically kicking it in the Limited Edition Brooks Launch 7

June 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Brooks Launch 7’s have been around for a few months now, but now this budget-friendly shoe has a sweet looking Limited Edition look just in time for the 4th of July. But you have to act fast or you may lose your chance. We don’t [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kicking It In Brooks Levitate 4 – releasing August 2020

June 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Happy. This is the BROOKS Running motto and it’s never been more important or more true than right now. Running unites people and puts us all in (quite literally!) the same shoes. I’ve been running a lot during the pandemic. Running away [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in HOKA ONE ONE Arahi 4

May 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

A new pair of shoes is always exciting, and my new HOKA ONE ONE Arahi were no different. This latest iteration of HOKA’s road running stability shoe features a medium cushion, breathable upper material (great for summer days), and a 5mm heel [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson ATR6 Hiking Shoes

May 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

My plan this year was to dial back on running and do more hiking, especially as the weather improves. A friend of mine bought a permit for a group hike to Mt St. Helens in August, and I thought this would be the perfect trip to set my sights on. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: 361° Shoes

May 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

There’s nothing like opening up a shoebox to find a new pair of shoes staring back at you. If you run as much as I do, that happens frequently, and I love getting to try new brands and styles. I feel a bit like Cinderella getting her glass slipper [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Cavu 3

March 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I asked the running shoe gods for something cushioned, light and fast and they answered with the HOKA ONE ONE Cavu. If you have ever tried a HOKA shoe, you know they are unlike any other shoe out there. I have been wearing these with greater and [read more...]

A novice track runners review of running spikes from Brooks

March 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Matt: I will preface this review by stating that I have never run track before. The only spikes I have ever been familiar with are on the bottom of baseball cleats. So therefore, it may seem like an odd choice to review running track spikes. That [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Brooks Hyperion Elite Running Shoe – the currently SOLD OUT shoe everyone wants

March 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

I was asked to test run the Brooks Hyperion Elite running shoes a few weeks ago. They came quickly and I was eager to get some mileage on them. I received the black model and as soon as I took them out of the box I felt how light the shoe is. I [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4

February 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat gets its name from Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, a legendary ultrarunner for winning hundos, snatching FKTs and other speed records, and for directing the Speedgoat 50K in Utah each summer. I’m not saying wearing his [read more...]

Real Time Run Coaching comes standard in the new UA HOVR Machina

February 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

Last year I reviewed Under Armour’s HOVR Infinite shoes, a comfortable shoes that syncs with a smartphone to showcase running data via Bluetooth and the MapMyRun app. They are a really nice pair of shoes that I have used not only for running, but [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Hyperion Tempo

February 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m a recent BROOKS shoes convert. I used to try them every few years, but they always felt too heavy on my feet. Then I got to test the Glycerin 17 and all was right in the BROOKS shoe world with my feet. The new BROOKS Hyperion Tempos are [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Divide

February 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I completed my first 50K I had a few thoughts. First was a variety of cuss words not appropriate to share on Run Oregon. Second was a desperate desire to sit down for a very long time. And third was some disappointment at finishing just [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the new Brooks Glycerin 18 (releasing March 1, 2020)

February 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

I have always been a fan of Brooks gear. This is a company that specializes in running, period. Unlike many other companies that are jacks of all trades in sports gear, Brooks is ALL ABOUT running. They are runners and they get it. Moreover, their [read more...]

Running Happy in the Brooks Transcend 7 (releasing Feb. 1, 2020)

January 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

The first thing I noticed when I slipped on the Brooks Transcend 7 was the cushioning. Oh my goodness, they felt comfy! The second thing that stood out to me was how easily I was able to tighten the laces. No trying to squeeze my finger under each [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4 GTX

December 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail running has become increasing popular in recent years and for good reason. We all love running outside and taking in the views of our cities, parks, and neighborhoods. With trail running you get the added benefit of running in nature that has [read more...]