Run Oregon’s Awards of the 2nd Quarter 2023
I review a lot of items at Run Oregon. One of the perks we get is getting our hands on the best running gear. Its always nice to keep the…
The Elements ain’t got Nothing on This: A Run Oregon review of Merrell Trail Apparel
When I think “Merrell” I typically think shoes. Back in 1981, Merrell started out providing high quality hiking shoes and…
Same is Boring and the MTL Skyfire 2 is Not
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…
In it for the Long Haul: Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
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…
That’s a Wrap: The Merrell Bravada Cord Wrap are Supporting my Feet this Summer
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…
♪♫Somewhere over the Merrell Nova 2 Rainbow♫♪
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,…
Checking out a few trail shoes from Merrell for Trail Running Month
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…
Sneaky retro goodness: A review of the Merrell Alpine Sneaker
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.…
Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Agility Synthesis 2 Trail Shoes by Merrell
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…
Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Vapor Glove Undyed Trainer by Merrell
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.…