The HOKA Tecton X 2 is a highly anticipated update to its popular predecessor, the Tecton X, and it certainly lives up to the expectations. This trail running shoe offers an impressive blend of comfort, durability, and performance. Boasting a new Matryx upper and its familiar parallel carbon fiber plates, the Tecton X 2 is a game-changer for avid trail runners and racers. As someone who has personally enjoyed carbon fiber technology in road-racing shoes,…
We have been fans of HOKA for many years and have tried many models. You come to expect certain things from HOKA and I will tell you right now – the Rocket X 2 is different than any other HOKA shoe we’ve ever slipped onto our feet. Read all our reviews on HOKA here! The HOKA Rocket X 2 is geared toward elite runners. From the look to the construction and the feel, you can’t honestly…
When a new pair of HOKA shoes come on the scene, we here at Run Oregon are always super excited. Yes, we are running geeks, but we know what’s good and HOKA is worth getting excited for. When you think HOKA, you probably have a mental image. HOKA is a running shoe staple, but their new Transport provides something a little new as a non-running option in the arsenal. See all our reviews from HOKA…
When a new pair of HOKA shoes come on the scene, we here at Run Oregon are always super excited. Yes, we are running geeks, but we know what’s good and HOKA is worth getting excited for. The Clifton 9 is here and we are absolutely here for it. See all our reviews from HOKA here! Looks: Nikki: We never know what we are going to see when we open that HOKA shoebox for the…
When I first really got into trail running, (especially 50k races,) Hoka One One became my trail shoe of choice. They certainly aren’t for everybody, but that could be said for any shoe a runner puts on their feet for hours at a time. Many shoes have stepped up their game over the last few years, but it takes trust and faith when lacing up for battles against the roots, rocks, and slippery mud of…
If you’ve tried HOKA ONE ONE, you know that they either work for you or they don’t. There’s really not any in between, but if they are right for you, they really knock it out of the park. HOKA shoes have been my favorite for running since the very first time I slipped on my first pair. They will forever be a go-to for me and I was really excited to try the Clifton 8.…
Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the new Zinal trail runner from HOKA ONE ONE. Shoe: HOKA ONE ONE Zinal Releasing: July 1, 2021 Weight: Men’s 8.5 oz. Women’s 7 oz. Stack: Men’s: 22mm heel 18mm forefoot Women’s: 21mm heel 17mm forefoot Expected Cost: $160 Description (from HOKA): Attack technical terrain with confidence in the grippy, ‘gecko-like’ Zinal. A responsive trail runner geared for shorter distances, this…
After never really putting much time in HOKA ONE ONE shoes over the bulk of my running “career”, I have found myself in a heavy HOKA kick as of the last few years. They just seem to put out the right combination of technical and comfortable and I hardly have any challenges with fit of feel. I’m usually very happy with how I feel in HOKA shoes – and the new Clifton Edge (releasing August…
Trail running has become increasing popular in recent years and for good reason. We all love running outside and taking in the views of our cities, parks, and neighborhoods. With trail running you get the added benefit of running in nature that has great views out in the wild, normally be reserved for hikers and backpackers. However, your regular road running shoes will not do the trick, trust me, I’ve tried and failed. Miserably. Thus,…
One of the more popular trail shoes I hear people rave about is their Speedgoat line from HOKA ONE ONE. The November release of the Speedgoat 4 is highly anticipated, but in the meantime they have launched the EVO Speedgoat an updated and lighter version of the Speedgoat 3. This trail shoe has a major idea in mind – being race ready and being able to take your trail running to the next level –…
