The Best Running Shoes of 2025
Before diving in, I want to preface this list with some perspective: every runner is different. I’m a 41-year-old, 195-pound runner, which…
Treat Your Feet: ROLL Recovery Solace Slides
After logging more miles (1200+) in 2025 than I have in the past seven years—plus over 2,500 miles on the bike—my feet and legs had every…
Roam Sweet Roam: The New Trail Running Shoe from KEEN
If you’re a hiking or outdoors enthusiast, KEEN is probably already on your radar. The Portland-based brand has been churning out boots,…
Järv-Dropping Traction: The Icebug Jarv Gaiter RB9X GTX
This past February, I wrote a shoe review for the Icebug Arcus trail shoe. At the time, it was my first foray into the brand. It was also my…
Diadora’s Cellula 2: A Smooth Move Forward
Diadora has quietly — and impressively — transformed itself from “that soccer brand I remember from high school” into a legitimate player in…
Dyna-Fitting in Nicely: The Dynafit Trail is a No-Nonsense Trail Trainer
Today in the Run Oregon Test Lab, we’re lacing up a sharp-looking pair of trail shoes from Dynafit. Never heard of them? That’s OK. They’re…
TYR Maverick: Feeling the Need for Speed
Back when I started running seriously twelve years ago, I used to run in cross training shoes. They were fine, but once I switched to proper…
Gravel and Go: Diadora Nucleo 2 GR
Gravel shoes are having a moment — and for good reason. We’ve tested a handful lately, and while they’re still a bit niche, the right pair can…
Thick Energy: Brooks Glycerin Max 2
The Brooks Glycerin 22 was one of our favorite daily trainers back this past year, and with the success of the Hyperion Max 3 and Ghost Max 3,…
Altra FWD Via 2: Going Forward Feels Good
You might have missed it, but earlier this week Altra announced their earning’s report, noting a 35% growth in sales in the most…