Tung Yin and I each received a line-up of gear to test from Columbia Montrail that included the Titan Ultra Half-Zip shirt and an Omni-Freeze Zero shirt, plus I got a pair of shorts. We both also received running jackets (read that review here) and trail running shoes (which also got their own review). Both of us hold Columbia gear in high regard, so when they announced the new blended line of head to toe running gear, we…
You read that right: the Columbia Montrail Collection. Two of my favorite running brands (favorite brands, period, let’s face it) have just released a new collection of running shoes, tops and bottoms, and outerwear, and the fusion is a high-quality line of lightweight gear with clean, subdued design. (Read our review of Columbia Montrail jackets here; our gear review will be posted within the week.) Women’s Bajada III (retail $110) I’ve had Montrail trail shoes…
I’m possibly the biggest fan of Columbia Sportswear clothing and gear*, so I was delighted and excited to test a small collection of the Montrail line of running apparel. There are a number of major high quality sportswear companies on the market, but Columbia Sportswear is the only homegrown Oregon one. There’s something to be said for buying locally, especially when the local company makes innovative clothing. * Disclosure: I love Columbia Sportswear so much that…
