Born in the mountains of Italy, La Sportiva might not be a brand you are super familiar with. However, even though their products are still all made in Italy, they are widely distributed throughout the world, and well known to the ultra running community. And their name is fun to say; La Sportiva!! Today we are reviewing the Limitless T-Shirt and the Medal Short, both of which have been designed for trail running. The Limitless…
United By Blue caught my eye with beautiful outdoor apparel with gorgeous prints and designs, and when I read that all their clothing and accessories are made from recycled plastic and organic cotton, I knew I had to give them a try. Based in Philadelphia, United By Blue has made it its mission to have a positive impact on the environment, both by using recycled plastics and sustainably grown organic cotton, and by organizing and…
I like to wear funky leggings, not for attention or to impress anyone, just because I like fun clothes that make me smile. Sankalpa leggings made me smile with their fun prints and impressed me with their quality. I did get compliments every time I wore them, so I know it’s not just me; these pants are beyond fun. There are plenty of cute leggings on the market and I own everything from Star Wars to…
Running is supposed to be an inexpensive sport, but having just finished a load of laundry with my running clothes, I got to wondering, “How much running stuff do I have, anyway?” Before conducting an inventory, I settled on some ground rules for the exercise. To qualify as “running stuff,” it had to be something that I use primarily for running. Thus, I have some race shirts that I do wear, but not when I…
Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review and was sent some styles from each to try out for the Fall season ahead. Clearly, the items of clothing received from Royal Robbins aren’t all that running related, but they definitely fit into a Pacific Northwesterners sensibilities and have ties to many other PNW outdoor activities. Items: Go Everywhere Merino 1/4 Zip ($70) 68% Sorona®, 32% Merino Wool Go Everywhere Merino Crew ($55) 68% Sorona®, 32% Merino Wool Traveler Stretch…
With these warm early September temperatures, I still have yet to start thinking about wearing anything but shorts. But, before we know it, the warm autumn evenings will be turning into cool, stormy ones and summer clothes will be delegated to the backs of closets. One item of clothes that I will actually be happy to be making a return is the hoodie. Every Pacific Northwesterner has at least a handful of these staples to…
Company: Kit Culture (Facebook) Kit Culture is a men’s apparel company based in Los Angeles, California dedicated to making the best clothing possible for the lean, athletic male. Our apparel combines the fit and performance of endurance-focused activewear (form-fitting, durable, stretch) with the comfort and modern style of your favorite casualwear brands. We design all of our products to work for almost any sort of activity without necessarily being “workout gear”. For guys that love the fit…
