Shoe Reviews

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...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Hoka One One Speedgoat Mid Gore-Tex 2

December 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

As a trail runner, I am surprised every time I go hiking (usually with non-runner friends) with how hard it is. It uses muscles differently and, depending on the trail conditions, can involve a lot more side-to-side movement and sliding around, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the UA HOVR SLK EVO Perf Suede shoes

December 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Yes, this new shoe from Under Armour has quite the abbreviated name, but the UA HOVR SLK EVO Perf Suede is a really good looking and fun option to have in your closet. Even with a complex name, it’s simply solid. It may not be a running shoe, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the UA HOVR Infinite

November 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Under Armour HOVR Infinite is the neutral running shoe designed for everyone, and any running goal. In order to develop this shoe, UA polled the pros and asked them “what do you need in your shoes?”. They responded with, “cushion, bounce, [read more...]

Shoe Review: Brooks Ghost 12 (Women’s)

October 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you like running shoes that can last for miles without losing the cushion or spring, check out the Brooks Ghost 12. I’ve put about 100 miles on them in the past six weeks or so and they still feel like new when I put them on. Not gonna lie, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Salomon Sense Ride 2

August 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

Salomon [sal-uh-muh n]: noun 1. Adventure OK, obviously that is not the real definition, but I’m not wrong in this. Salomon’s #TimetoPlay hashtag leads you to photos and collages and videos of mountain running, backcountry skiing, epic [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the brand spanking new EVO Speedgoat from HOKA ONE ONE

August 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the more popular trail shoes I hear people rave about is their Speedgoat line from HOKA ONE ONE. The November release of the Speedgoat 4 is highly anticipated, but in the meantime they have launched the EVO Speedgoat an updated and lighter [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Supalante

August 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

I don’t generally wear zero-drop shoes to run. I tried a pair about 6 years ago form a random, now-defunct, shoe company. I think the shoes were actually made well, but running in them really gave me bad foot and achilles pain. Ever since then [read more...]

What RunOregon is Wearing: Reebok Floatride Run Fast

July 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

In full disclosure, I have not picked up a pair of Reebok shoes or worn them since high school, more than a few years ago. While I prefer to train in lightweight shoes that can double as racers, it is very helpful to have dedicated race shoes. I [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the brand spanking new Carbon X from HOKA ONE ONE

July 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

You may have heard new about HOKA ONE ONE’s newest shoe – the Carbon X – recently. It was launched in early May with their Project Carbon X, a desire for a 100k world record and a 10x10k. In the end, Jim Walmsley set a new 50-mile [read more...]

Finding My Grip in VJ MAXx Shoes

July 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

As an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, I have struggled for years with what shoes to wear. My go-to tended to be whichever running shoes were past their prime, because I didn’t want to ruin my good shoes in the mud. I checked out what [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Arkali – an approach / trail running / hiking boot hybrid

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve never owned a pair of “traditional” hiking boots – you know the ones featured on the cover of Cheryl Strayed’s book, “Wild”? My feet have never been inside a pair of those or anything similar. Even [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Lems Mesa

June 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

A few months ago we reviewed a pair of shoes – the Trailhead – from Lems as part of their new Mountain-to-Town series. This series is bit of a newer venture that takes the lightweight and minimalistic approach and puts into into a more [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 3

May 16, 2019 // 1 Comment

Shoes are always a personal decision, but especially on technical trails, one requirement is nearly universal: traction (or the official jargon I believe is “grippiness”). When running on steep terrain, a primary goal should always be not to [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Women’s Arahi 3

May 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Wearing the right shoes is very important, especially running shoes, which will log hundreds of miles (if you are like me). Since my early days of running, there is no greater feeling than putting on a brand new pair of running shoes. There is [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Superior 4.0 Shoes

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Altra continues its dominance in the trail shoe market with its latest update to the Superior model. Version 4.0 is a major jump from 3.5, with many notable changes. The first big thing is the weight. Altra dropped 2 ounces with this latest edition, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: OOFOS

April 4, 2019 // 3 Comments

I found out about OOFOS on a runner’s group on Facebook one day a few years ago. Someone was asking about a good recovery shoe for runners and about 95% of the comments back were in favor of OOFOS. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to try them out [read more...]

Cross Training in the HOKA ONE ONE Tivra

March 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you like the comfort of your HOKA ONE ONE running shoes, but find they interfere with your movement during your cross training workouts, it’s time for you to check out the HOKA ONE ONE Tivra Fitness Trainer. This shoe was designed [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It is the Lems Trailhead Shoes

March 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Though we have been aware of Lems for a half a decade or so now, in the past year or so they have gone under a little bit of a redesign – some in their new logo style (a big upgrade, I will say), but also by adding a Mountain-to-Town series, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the SCARPA Spin Ultra Trail shoes (releasing Summer 2019)

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I think of the brand SCARPA, I think of rock climbing, not running. Indeed, a quick visit to their home page immediately shows a man dangling from his fingertips and the words “Rock Climbing” bright and bold. As any athlete knows, [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

March 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

For you Adrenaline wearers out there who are starting to realize there aren’t many miles left in your current shoes, here’s a review of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19. The biggest change in this version of my go-to shoe is the addition of [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Mizuno Waveknit R2

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I haven’t worn the Mizuno regularly for about 7 years, but I had some idea what to expect as they used to be my go-to shoe. I just managed to snag a spot wear-testing another brand, so I was sort of set in terms of running shoes. What I [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

January 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

I am a bit tardy in writing this review of the new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 shoe (so tardy, in fact, that fellow Run Oregon blogger Julie Mullins published her review a few months ago). One reason for my tardiness, however, is I’ve really [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Mizuno Wave Rider 22

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Any time I try a new shoe I get a little nervous since my feet have been a bit temperamental for the last few years. Between plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, there’s always something I have to tend to or work towards preventing. But [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

December 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

The brand new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 were launched November 1, 2018 and I, for one, really love the update. I’ve ran in them over the last month, putting over 100 miles on track, treadmill, roads, paved trails, and even to some cross [read more...]