Shoe Reviews

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...]

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 // 4 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...]