Shoe Reviews

What Run Oregon Is Wearing: HOKA One One – Ora Recovery Slide

August 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’re like me, after you finish a race you can’t wait to change out of your running shoes. HOKA ONE ONE now has just what you need – the Ora Recovery Slide. This slip-on sandal is super cushy, has a high arch, and is just 5 oz. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Brooks Revel

July 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

The shoe designers at Brooks must have included some metaphysical elements in their new Revel running shoes, because my feet instantly felt more comfortable in them than in bare socks alone. I’m not sure how that’s possible, but my feet [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2

July 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

I typically wear a neutral running shoe, so I was curious to try the Fli-Lyte 2 due to the fact that it is light, has a minimal drop, and promised a more natural feel without being a neutral shoe. At first look, these shoes appeared to [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Hoka Clifton 4

July 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

Devotees of the Hoka Clifton have a new model to try out – the Clifton 4 is very similar in cushion, support, and ride, but with a few upgrades. The most noticeable is that the toebox is wider in the regular width. And: the Clifton 4 (both [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Altra Women’s One V3

June 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Altra has a special place in my heart. Several years back when I decided to get serious about my running, I went through literally 7 different pairs of shoes within 9 months. After my first half-marathon with less-than appropriate training, I lost [read more...]

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...]