Shoe Reviews

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Hoka Speedgoat 2 (releasing June 2017)

May 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Over the last year I’ve found myself enjoying running trails more and more, especially during hot summer days. Escaping to the cool and woodsy areas in the metro area allow me to log miles a lot more comfortably. However, I have never worn a pair [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Altra King MT Trail shoes

April 25, 2017 // 0 Comments

Trail running is certainly not new and yet based on the emphasis towards trail running clothing and shoes in the just the past 3 years, you might think that dirt was just invented. Everywhere you turn, more and more attention is being focused on [read more...]

Barefoot Company’s Free Your Feet: Tough yet comfy minimalist footwear

April 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

Barefoot Company is a Swiss company that recently conducted a successful Kickstarter campaign and has started selling their “barefoot” running gear, called #FreeYourFeet (FYF). I have never worn any minimalist shoes – the closest [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Salming Speed 5

April 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

As a runner who tends to err on the side of caution when it comes to buying shoes, with the mantra, ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’, my experience with shoes has been quite limited as of late. I was glad to have an [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Mizuno Wave Horizon

March 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’m not picky about much, but running shoes are on that short list. I’m on my feet a lot for work and I want to run forever, so I think it’s especially important for me to stay selective with my footwear. I won’t test just any shoe, mainly [read more...]

Trail running shoe review: Columbia Montrail Collection

March 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

You read that right: the Columbia Montrail Collection. Two of my favorite running brands (favorite brands, period, let’s face it) have just released a new collection of running shoes, tops and bottoms, and outerwear, and the fusion is a [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Under Armour Horizon RTT Trail Running Shoes

March 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’ve been a pretty serious runner for over 10 years and Under Armour shoes weren’t on my radar and they weren’t really a brand I heard about in the running industry. That is all changing, as Under Armour is really stepping up their game in the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Under Armour Newell Ridge Low Hiking Boots

March 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Since its introduction into the performance apparel industry, Under Armour has made great strides in tailoring their products to fit the needs of all athletes. And while many might associate the brand with the popular sports, football and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: UnderArmour Horizon RTT

February 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the UnderArmour Horizon RTT. Company: UnderArmour Shoe: UnderArmour Horizon RTT (mens) UnderArmour Horizon RTT (women’s) Specs (from UnderArmour): [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Topo Athletic Terraventure

February 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

New trail shoes are the best, especially when they come from a brand like Topo Athletic that is grounded in the idea of making great running shoes. If you are unfamiliar with Topo as a brand, let me be the first to tell you that you should hustle, [read more...]