The running shoe world is dominated by a few main brands. And they are great for lots of reasons. But real innovation and creativity comes from new voices and new ways of doing business. That’s why I’m happy to write about my experience with Relance, a French running brand that is using Kickstarter to get…well, started. Pulling the shoes out of the box, I would have known these shoes were from France without a single…
Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the Magnify NITRO from Puma. We reviewed our first Puma running shoe early this year – a shoe that was mostly enjoyed, but had some other challenges for our tester – as well as the new Puma Deviate Nitro. The new Magnify Nitro is our third venture, and the second of five models that Puma has released this year in…
Merrell is no stranger to the trail shoe market, having been a dominant force in the hiking world for decades. As for trail running shoes, Merrell is also a well known name, and has several options available, depending on your style and terrain type. One of their new releases is the Nova 2, which operates a little more like a low hiker but has the heart of a trail runner. For this review, I am…
Anna: The Brooks Ghost 14’s are the perfect shoe for running, walking, running errands, or accidently leaving them on at home because you forgot to take them off. These neutral running shoes offer softer cushioning, smooth transitions, and improved fit and were roomy enough that my feet did not feet crowded. My crooked big toe did not poke the top of the shoe as often happens. There are a few types of the Ghost 14…
True runner confession: I had never run in PUMA shoes before a few weeks ago. It’s not that I didn’t like them. Quite the contrary, I’ve always thought PUMA shoes looked pretty sweet in style. They just weren’t really on my radar for running. Well, PUMA has announced that they have revamped their running shoes considerably. They are working with new foam and technology that ensures that they won’t stay off the running radar any…
Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the CTM Ultra Carbon from Craft. Company: Craft Shoe: CTM Ultra Carbon Price: ~$250 Specs (from Craft Website): Stack Height: 40mm/30MM Weight: 9.17oz (8.5 mens) Upper: 100% polyester Jacquard+TPU no-sew Midsole: 100% EVA Foam Midsole insert: 100% carbon Outsole: 100% Rubber “Having spent the last years in the lab, obsessing over beyond-maximum energy return and the fastest and most aggressive…
If you have been following us this month, you have probably seen some of our features of new footwear from Merrell as a part of celebrating Trail Running Month. In this post, we are featuring a couple new shoes that fall on both sides of their spectrum – the Agility Peak 4 and the Moab Flight. Matt’s Thoughts: The Agility Peak 4 is a more rugged trail shoe – designed for, as the descriptor suggests,…
Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the GEL-Kayano 28 from ASICS taken from the perspective of two testers. Company: ASICS Shoe: GEL-Kayano 28 Price: $160 Specs (from ASICS Website): Men Stack Height: 23mm / 13mm Weight: 10.9oz (size 9) Width Options: D (standard), 2E (wide), 4E (extra wide) Women Stack Height: 25mm / 12mm Weight: 9.1oz (size 7) Width: B (standard), D (wide) Support: Neutral, Stability Cushion:…
While we mostly review running shoes here at Run Oregon, we understand that we can’t wear them 24/7 – as much as we would like. Therefore, we are always looking for stylish, comfortable, and supportive casual footwear to help keep our feet safe and ready for the next run. With a company like Merrell, you are expecting some really great outdoor and hiking gear as well as trail shoes. We will be reviewing a variety…
Details: Product: RL-01 Running Shoes from RELANCE Location: Paris, France End Date: August 8, 2021 Pledge for: TBD We have been in communication with new French shoemaker RELANCE for a few months now as the set out to launch their new running shoe – the RL-01. Their Kickstarter is launching Sunday, August 8th and, though we haven’t yet had the ability to review these yet, we thought we would highlight them. Though there will be…
