Running Apparel

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Shorts and shirts from Barbell Athletic

December 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

I like novelty, uniqueness, and bold colors as much as the next person, but when it comes to running clothes my favorite garments have been the ones that are the most comfortable, most functional, and most well-designed – basically the simplest [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Tops and shorts from rabbit

July 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

I have nothing but good things to say about the rabbit gear I’ve been running in. I fell in love with them last year from a pair of shorts and they’re my favorite go-tos. There is many a race photo of me in these loud, blue bottoms! [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Under Armour Atlas GORE-TEX Active women’s rain jacket

April 28, 2018 // 1 Comment

You’d think that being a runner in Oregon, I would have a rain jacket already that is well loved and used, but I don’t. I’d always just use some cheap waterproof jacket (as in it wasn’t really waterproof at all) I have had in [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Columbia Montrail Neck Gaiters

April 24, 2018 // 1 Comment

When Columbia and Montrail partnered up in 2006 it might have spelled the end to an iconic trail running brand and yet, the two companies have managed to put out some very high quality shoes and gear over the years that holds up to the abuse of the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Lorpen Socks

April 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

What is it about new socks that makes feet happy? Is it the way they hug your feet? Maybe it’s the connection between your feet, the socks and your shoes. Who knows?! Regardless, new socks are always exciting because they haven’t been [read more...]

Keep On Truckin’ with the Loowit Hat from Territory Run Co. + GIVEAWAY

January 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Keep on Truckin’! I say that because this item up for review is a Territory Run Co. Trucker hat – specifically the Loowit. There are a couple different styles and colors of to choose from, but all are very light weight and flexible, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Vast Terrain Premium Activewear

December 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Runner’s Choice LS shirt by Strongbody

October 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

As the percentage of cooler and wetter fall days increases, I begin to work my long-sleeved tech running shirts back into the rotation. I recently got the chance to try out a new offering from the Canadian athletic apparel company Strongbody. The [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Farm to Feet socks

September 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Jenny’s Impressions: So I have this thing against wool anything. Whenever I was forced to wear it growing up, it was itchy, uncomfortable, horrible and I couldn’t wait until I could take it off. Even though I have heard that wool is the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Endeavor Athletic apparel

August 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Joe: My first reaction to the Endeavor Athletic Exceed Short 2.0 were that they were well made with high quality material, but unusually heavy and larger than the average running shorts. With their extra wide waistband and drawstring, baggy cut, and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Janji Women’s Cusco Cowl

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’m one of those people who consider jeans as “formal wear” and simply refuse to wear them at home. In fact, the first thing I do when I get home from being out and about in jeans, is come home and throw on some comfy sweat [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Rabbit Long Legs running tights (DISCOUNT AND GEAR GIVEAWAY!)

January 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

You could probably describe me as being “very vanilla” in terms of the running gear that I wear as I tend to stick with one brand, plain designs, and only a couple of different color schemes (black and grey, mostly). To get an [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Rabbit Speed Sleeves (DISCOUNT AND GEAR GIVEAWAY!)

December 17, 2016 // 0 Comments

The first thing that “jumps out” at me about Rabbit apparel is the asymmetrical designs. I appreciated that about the short-sleeved shirt and shorts I reviewed several months ago for Run Oregon, and I like the unique one-sleeve-only band [read more...]

Indiegogo of the Week: Rhone GoldFusion apparel

November 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Rhone GoldFusion: Performance Activewear Revolutionized Location: New York End Date: End of May 2016 Current Pledge: $22 for Towel; $118 for Shirt & Shorts or 2 Shorts Expected Delivery: April 2017 We reviewed some Rhone gear a few [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: VIMMIA Fashion Activewear

September 25, 2016 // 0 Comments

Company: VIMMIA Described as luxe performance activewear, the LA based company, VIMMIA, is passionate about providing the highest quality fabrics, precision fits, and total comfort. The name VIMMIA is derived from the latin word [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: K-Deer Leggings

June 6, 2016 // 0 Comments

Company:K-Deer Style: Capris in ‘Wildcard’ Price: $88 Description: No outside leg seam, for a smooth, chafe-free wearing experience 30″ inseam can stretch to 34″ or scrunch at the ankle Single layer, unlined for a [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Swiftwick Maxus Zero compression socks

May 17, 2016 // 1 Comment

Run Oregon was given the opportunity to try out of Swiftwick Maxus Zero compression socks. Features of the Maxus line include: Cushioned toe guard: Creates second skin fit to virtually eliminate the risk of blisters Breathable upper: Constructed [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Pistol Lake activewear (and review)

April 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Pistol Lake activewear Location: Los Angeles Kickstarter End Date: April 29, 2016 Current Pledge: $50,174 of $20,000 (Funded!) Environmentally friendly, functional, innovative, practical, and simple, Pistol Lake clothing is created from a [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: RIPL (Be the reason someone started running!)

February 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: RIPL Location: Portsmouth, UK Kickstarter End Date: February 4, 2016 Current Pledge: $6,860 of $21,546 Since starting our weekly Kickstarter of the Week posts, we have come across some really amazingly unique products [read more...]

Gear Review: Teresa and Rabbit Running Apparel

January 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Run Oregon’s Teresa provides some thoughts on her experience with a pair of Rabbit Running Apparel. Stay tuned for Joe’s recap in just a bit! I was excited to test out some [read more...]

Product Review: Outdoor Research Hot Pursuit Convertible Running Gloves

January 8, 2016 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Run Oregon’s Rachel Peters provides some initial impressions on a pair of Outdoor Research’s Hot Pursuit Convertible Running Gloves she received just before the holiday. [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Stryda Perfomance Activewear

January 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Product: Stryda Performance Activewear Location: Melbourne, Australia Kickstarter End Date: January 27, 2016 Current Pledge: $12,389 of $10,903 (WILL BE FUNDED) Compression gear is almost a staple in any running wardrobe. However, sometimes it [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Rabbit running apparel (Made in the USA)

December 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

Product: rabbit Location: Santa Barbara, CA Kickstarter End Date: January 14, 2016 Current Pledge: $35,719 of $30,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) We love the latest and greatest running gear here at Run Oregon – and we love sharing those companies [read more...]

Company Spotlight: Runyon Canyon Apparel

December 12, 2015 // 1 Comment

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. We recently received a couple of items from LA based company, Runyon Canyon Apparel to try out. Here are our impressions of Runyon Canyon Apparel: Company: Runyon Canyon Apparel lets you express [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Four Athletics – 100% USA made Premium Athletic Wear

December 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

Product: Four Athletics Location: Los Angeles, CA Kickstarter End Date: December 18, 2015 Current Pledge: $32,755 of $25,000 (WILL BE FUNDED) We love a good local company here in the Pacific Northwest. While LA is not exactly local, it is nice to [read more...]

EXTRA Kickstarter of the Week: Three Quarter Clothing

November 12, 2015 // 0 Comments

Product: Three Quarter Clothing Location: Toronto, Canada Kickstarter End Date: November 19, 2015 Current Pledge: $1,518 of $18,782 Website: threequarterclothing.com “To roll up or not roll up, that is the question.” -Hamlet, [read more...]