HOKA Skyward X 2: Tamed, Tuned, and Ready for the Long Run
It’s been about two years since we last took a look at the Skyward X—a shoe that, at the time, felt like HOKA fully leaning into its…
For More Than Just Miles: Casual Options from Merrell
As runners, we spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about shoes. On this site alone, there’s an entire section dedicated to them, and…
Kane x PYNRS: Where Recovery and Culture Collide
If you’ve been following Run Oregon lately, you’ve probably seen our recent reviews of both Kane and PYNRS. As we noted in those pieces, Kane…
Punk Aesthetics Meet Daily Miles in the new Altra x PLEASURES Collab
Some collaborations just make sense. You see it across culture in different ways—LEGO teaming up with everything from architecture sets to…
The North Face Summit Series VECTIV Pro 3: A High-Tech Trail, Approachable Ride
This year’s North Face’s Summit Series Trail Running Kit year’s launch is upon us, with some nice updated colorways in…
Gara-nted Speed: Racing in the Diadora Gara Carbon 3
The Diadora Gara Carbon 2 was one of the first true race-day shoes I ever laced up. Not that I hadn’t spent years in lightweight “fast”…
Fitted for the Climb: The North Face Summit Series Trail Running Kit
Last year, North Face’s Summit Series Trail Running Kit tickled my fancy with their Flora Alpina styles. This year’s launch is a…
Heel No, Hell Yeah: Kane’s Revive OB Slides Into Recovery
Kane has just launched the Revive OB, the brand’s first open-backed recovery shoe. The “OB” stands for “Open Back,” and it joins the Revive…
Bold Moves Only: Checking out the Mizuno Neo Accera
Mizuno has been on a bit of a tear lately—at least in our opinion. Over the past couple of years, they’ve rolled out some genuinely exciting…
I See You: Mount to Coast C1
If you strip away the big, long-established running shoe giants, only a handful of newcomers have managed to generate consistent buzz. Even…