The running shoe world is dominated by a few main brands. And they are great for lots of reasons. But real innovation and creativity comes from new voices and new ways of doing business. That’s why I’m happy to write about my experience with Relance, a French running brand that is using Kickstarter to get…well, started. Pulling the shoes out of the box, I would have known these shoes were from France without a single…
Details: Product: RL-01 Running Shoes from RELANCE Location: Paris, France End Date: August 8, 2021 Pledge for: TBD We have been in communication with new French shoemaker RELANCE for a few months now as the set out to launch their new running shoe – the RL-01. Their Kickstarter is launching Sunday, August 8th and, though we haven’t yet had the ability to review these yet, we thought we would highlight them. Though there will be…
Details: Product: Volcanxx Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Funding Status: ~$34,000 of $15,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) End Date: September 9, 2020 Pledge for: $42 for shirt Delivery Expectations: January 2021 It’s been hot outside lately. Just a week ago, I ventured out into a 100 degree day, followed up by an 80 degree day with something like a billion percent humidity. I have a ton of solid running clothes, but it’s nice to have options when the weather…
Supporting local businesses is something that I value and Vast Terrain has made that a priority. With the goal of passing on savings to the athlete, by using American factories, and then offering their product directly to the customer, they are offering workout clothes made in the USA without the markup of retail stores. The women’s collection includes capris, 7/8 leggings, and a tech tee. Both pants feature a waterproof zippered pocket (a must-have!) and…
I am guessing that most of us Oregonians and Washingtonians have a variety of weather-related jackets in our closets. From running jackets, to snow jackets, to rain jackets – it’s just necessary to have a few on hand. MINIM, a company based right here in Portland, is combining the benefits of two styles – the comfort of a fleece and the performance of a rain coat – in their new jacket, called Method. So what makes this…
When I run, I have a handheld water bottle that my phone attaches to. It’s become one of my favorite accessories over the summer. However, it’s true flaw is being exposed as my runs start getting wetter and wetter – keeping a phone exposed to the sky is not really the best idea. There is a new Kickstarter campaign that is aiming to assist with this – the World’s Best Running Shorts II by TrueRevo. TrueRevo is…
We should all use rollers a bit more, right? I mean, I know I should be loosening up my calves and hamstrings, but I just don’t do it enough. Some of reasons behind lacking in this department is due to being busy, but another significant reason is convenience. There are a bunch of rollers out there, big and small, but I feel I am always lugging around running gear and tools, and it doesn’t always…
Most runners enjoy running as minimalistic as possible. I’m not saying that there isn’t a need for packs or belts, but there is definitely something freeing about carrying as little as possible and going for a quick run. Unfortunately, a problem that exists (especially in my personal experience) is that I HAVE to carry something with me – namely keys. Most of my weekday runs take place while on my work lunch break or while…
If I could live in hoodies, I probably would. There is just something comforting about the hooded top – something that (at least for me) harkens back to middle and high school – when this was my apparel of choice. While we sometimes wore hoodies for batting practice and early Spring warming up in the dugout, we knew quickly that as soon the precipitation fell, our hoodies were toast – soaked to the core and…
After having the chance to try out both 3/4 length and full length custom fit insoles from Wiivv Wearables, and being very impressed with both products, I’m excited about the upcoming release of Wiivv Custom Fit Sandals. I have to admit I’ve never really been a sandal person (is that grounds for revoking my native Portlander card?), but if I could own just one pair of sandals, Wiivv custom fit sandals are the ones I’d…
