When I think “Merrell” I typically think shoes. Back in 1981, Merrell started out providing high quality hiking shoes and didn’t actually start apparel until 25 years later. But they seem to have carved themselves out quite a niche for the outdoor enthusiasts – including runners. Trail Running Legging I don’t often wear running tights, but the Winter and Spring of 2023 have made it a necessity. Thus, I didn’t balk at the chance to…
I am not a professional trail runner. Shoot – I am hardly a novice trail runner most years. I put in a cool three digits in trail running each year, but with three kids at home and a full-time non-blog job, my time to spend hours on the trails is limited. So, the phrase “Designed in Partnership with World Class Athletes” makes me feel a bit like a fraud when trying out shoes like Merrell.…
It’s cold outside. And when it’s cold, we PNW runners need items that are well constructed, protect us from the weather, and are comfortable to boot. We recently received a few outerwear options from Cotopaxi and Merrell to check out. Read all our posts about Cotopaxi here! Read all our posts about Merrell here! Cotopaxi is an active volcano in Ecuador. It is also the name of an outdoor products company based in Portland. Cotopaxi…
Merrell Test Lab where the outdoors is your lab and with your relentless drive to reach the next peak (literally and figuratively.) I am not a professional trail runner. Shoot – I am hardly a novice trail runner most years. I put in a cool three digits in trail running each year, but with three kids at home and a full-time non-blog job, my time to spend hours on the trails is limited. So the…
It’s mid-Summer here in Oregon at the time of this posting – and as close to sandal weather as there can be here in the PNW. So when I discovered that Merrell had more in their arsenal than just solid trail running shoes, I was ready to jump on board. While the aesthetics of many casual footwear options created by running shoe brands can be something of a hit-or-miss, the Bravada Cord Wrap looks like…
Merrell is no stranger to the trail shoe market, having been a dominant force in the hiking world for decades. As for trail running shoes, Merrell is also a well known name, and has several options available, depending on your style and terrain type. One of their releases – the Nova 2 (Rainbow edition) – is a thing of beauty AND function! This shoe operates a little more like a low hiker but has the…
If you have been following us this month, you have probably seen some of our features of new footwear from Merrell as a part of celebrating Trail Running Month. In this post, we are featuring a couple new shoes that fall on both sides of their spectrum – the Agility Peak 4 and the Moab Flight. Matt’s Thoughts: The Agility Peak 4 is a more rugged trail shoe – designed for, as the descriptor suggests,…
While we mostly review running shoes here at Run Oregon, we understand that we can’t wear them 24/7 – as much as we would like. Therefore, we are always looking for stylish, comfortable, and supportive casual footwear to help keep our feet safe and ready for the next run. With a company like Merrell, you are expecting some really great outdoor and hiking gear as well as trail shoes. We will be reviewing a variety…
This year, I had an epic day on Mt St Helens that made me decide that I love hiking as much as I love running. After a trip up Dog Mountain a few weeks later, I solidified that desire and decided it was time to gear up. I’ve already got a lot of the stuff I need. Trail running has been my jam for a few years now. But I could easily justify a few…
While we mostly review running shoes here at Run Oregon, we understand that we can’t wear them 24/7 – as much as we would like. Therefore, we are always looking for stylish, comfortable, and supportive casual footwear to help keep our feet safe and ready for the next run. You may know Merrell as an outdoor performance and lifestyle brand who makes some pretty solid hiking and trail running footwear (stay tuned for an upcoming trail…
