Shoe Reviews

Kickin’ It with Bill Ringa slippers

October 7, 2017 // 1 Comment

If there is one major thing that has changed since becoming a runner, it is the way that I treat my feet. Even while trying out new clothes, training to increase my times, and utilizing technology to get the most out of my runs, if my feet are [read more...]

Brooks Levitate releases September 30, 2017 – Experience Infinite Energy

September 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Brooks Levitate The brand new Brooks Levitate are coming out tomorrow, September 30th, and we got our hands (and feet) on a sample pair to try out. Brooks is thrilled about their new “infinite energy” construction, and we must say that [read more...]

Kickin’ it in the Brooks Glycerin 15

September 27, 2017 // 2 Comments

Shoes are literally the foundation of a good run. Every runner is built differently and will have a different preference for shoes. I have tried several different brands over the course of my running years, and I tend to stick with one kind for as [read more...]

Running Shoe Review: On Cloudrush

September 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

When I first pulled these out of the box, my teenager commented on how ‘cool’ they looked. He’s never in his 14 years noted that I have anything cool or even remotely stylish. While I count that as a plus, my biggest concern is [read more...]

Kickin’ It in the Salming Speed 6

September 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon received a pair of Salming Speed 6 in a women’s size 8.5. Kelly, also a size 8.5 felt that they ran a bit small and passed along to me. While I typically wear a size 8 running shoe, I found that the size 8.5 was right on the money, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Hoka Hupana

September 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

For better or worse, I travel Oregon a fair amount for work. While his has allowed me to take in some fun and unique running routes on my off hours, continuous packing and unpacking can definitely get old. As most of my trips are 2-3 days in length, [read more...]

Shoe Review: Brooks PureGrit 6 (Trail Running)

September 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

The PureGrit 6 is part of Brooks’ trail lineup, but I’ve been able to easily transition from trail, to road, to treadmill without 1) looking out of place or 2) feeling like I’m in the wrong shoe. The tread was surprisingly aggressive, but [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Mizuno Wave Shadow

August 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have reviewed a lot of (great) shoes in my time at Run Oregon. I have been lucky that my feet apparently can adapt to most shoes quite well and have only had one test pair that I couldn’t end up utilizing. One shoe company that I have [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Mizuno Wave Sonic

August 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Mizuno Wave Sonic are the newest road racing shoes from Mizuno and they offer you a very firm sole, which is perfect for short fast distances. The outsole has a single piece of rubber from heel to toe which boosts durability and traction [read more...]

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...]