clothes Archives - Run Oregon

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FITS socks

September 1, 2019

Written by Drew Roberts

FITS is a premium sock brand resulting from the collaboration of third and fourth generation textile manufacturers to create the absolute best fitting sock in the marketplace as a response to an industry-wide epidemic of ill-fitting socks. Utilizing only the best raw materials available, FITS incorporates innovative, proprietary engineering and technology to create the most comfortable, best-fitting sock in the world. The result: a product line that embodies the crucial connection between fit and performance. Drew: I…

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Clothing from United By Blue

January 14, 2019

Written by Run Oregon Guest Blogger

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…

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Pyrenees T19 Hooded top from Path Projects

December 11, 2018

Written by Drew Roberts

Every time I think that I have all the running clothing I will ever need, along comes another company to remind me that I am wrong. Runners often are creatures of habit and will stick with certain brands for a very long time based on fit, feel, function and performance. With so many clothing options to choose from, there can also be great benefit for those who are willing to try lesser known brands, especially…

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Endeavor Athletic apparel

August 24, 2017

Written by

Joe: My first reaction to the Endeavor Athletic Exceed Short 2.0 were that they were well made with high quality material, but unusually heavy and larger than the average running shorts. With their extra wide waistband and drawstring, baggy cut, and loose-hanging zippered pockets on each side, they seemed more like board shorts or basketball shorts than true running shorts. But first impressions can be deceptive, and after several runs they really won me over.…

SportHill clothing review: Men’s and Women’s Bandon Jacket and Triplex Slim Pant

November 22, 2015

Written by

At Run Oregon Blog, we are fortunate enough to occasionally have the opportunity to test out gear or other related running items. Run Oregon Bloggers Joe Dudman and Jessica Mumme describe their experience with some new SportHill products that came hot off the press. The first thing I noticed about the men’s SportHill Bandon running jacket was the incredibly shiny silver zipper. I’m not sure I’ve seen anything that shiny, and it really makes the jacket stand…

Cold Weather ain’t got nothing on Merrell: A Run Oregon review of Merrell Apparel

November 14, 2014

Written by Matt Rasmussen

Company: 2006 was a big year in Merrell’s history. It marked the debut of our line of outdoor adventure wear for men and women. Over the coming years the line would grow to include several apparel technologies, like Opti-Shell, Opti-Warm and AreoBlock. Eventually this evolved to the M-Select line in 2013 with M-Select Dry waterproof gear, M-Select Warm insulation and M-Select Wind protection to name a few. Check out the benefits that come with M-Select…

Kickstarter of the Week: Courage Athletics – The last pair of workout pants you will ever need

May 11, 2014

Written by Matt Rasmussen

Product: Courage Athletics Location: Los Angeles, CA Link: Kickstarter Website: courageathletics.com/ Kickstarter End Date: June 20, 2014 Current Pledge: $1,115.00 of $80,000 This is one of the simpler ideas out there, yet it makes so much sense. When you buy a pair of their pants, you are getting a whole lot more than just some workout apparel. You are getting motivation and support folded in as well. Here is a description of the thought behind this company:

Kickstarter of the Week: WERKSHOP | High Performance Fitness Leggings

December 30, 2013

Written by

Name: WERKSHOP | High Performance Fitness Leggings Location: Los Angeles, CA Kickstarter Website: WERKSHOP Kickstarter End Date: 1/15/2014 at 6:00 PM PST Current Pledge: $35,709 pledged of $20,000 goal (will be funded!) Readers, if you know nothing else about me, you know that I am a deep skeptic at heart who is on a never-ending quest for the perfect big booty girl running shorts. Go ahead and throw knickers and full-length tights onto that funeral pyre– it’s almost impossible to get a…

clothes

run_oregon