running shoe review

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Outpace running shoes

August 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Meg’s Impressions: When I had the opportunity to try out the new ZERØGRAND Outpace Running Shoe, the hardest part of the decision was which color to pick. The four options all had combinations that were stylish and looked more like something [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in HOKA ONE ONE Arahi 4

May 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

A new pair of shoes is always exciting, and my new HOKA ONE ONE Arahi were no different. This latest iteration of HOKA’s road running stability shoe features a medium cushion, breathable upper material (great for summer days), and a 5mm heel [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Divide

February 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I completed my first 50K I had a few thoughts. First was a variety of cuss words not appropriate to share on Run Oregon. Second was a desperate desire to sit down for a very long time. And third was some disappointment at finishing just [read more...]

What RunOregon is Wearing: Reebok Floatride Run Fast

July 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

In full disclosure, I have not picked up a pair of Reebok shoes or worn them since high school, more than a few years ago. While I prefer to train in lightweight shoes that can double as racers, it is very helpful to have dedicated race shoes. I [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Superior 4.0 Shoes

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Altra continues its dominance in the trail shoe market with its latest update to the Superior model. Version 4.0 is a major jump from 3.5, with many notable changes. The first big thing is the weight. Altra dropped 2 ounces with this latest edition, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Salomon Sonic RA PRO

October 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Stride. Turnover. Cadence. Running is really the simplest form of sport, with the essence being the efficiency of those three actions. Seeing as the only part of our body that touches the ground is our feet, the gear we shod ourselves with is of [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 6

September 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

The minimalist running shoe trend has a lot of appeal. Who can argue that letting the human foot behave as closely as possible to how nature intended is a logical idea? And when it comes to racing shoes, I’ve long favored the lightest, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Altra Lone Peak 4

September 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Over here in the Central Oregon trail shoe test lab, I received a pair of Altra Lone Peak 4’s to eat up the high desert dirt and rocks. Having had the distinct pleasure of racing in a pair of Altra King MT 1.5’s for the last few months, I was [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in HOKA ONE ONE Elevon

June 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Over the past years I have struggled with Achilles tendinitis and Plantar Fasciitis, so switching to a new shoe is always a little scary. However, I had heard so many good reports about HOKA ONE ONE that I was excited to try out the HOKA Elevon from [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Altra King MT 1.5 trail shoes

May 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

A year ago, I had the great fortune of testing the Altra King MT trail shoes. At the time, I concluded that the King MT’s were the best trail shoe I had ever worn (check out my review). It appears that Altra responded by making a better pair with [read more...]

Kickin’ it in the Topo Magnifly 2

January 4, 2018 // 1 Comment

Running is a simple, cheap and inexpensive sport for the most part, especially in comparison to most others. The joy of finding the right pair of shoes that last at least three months and possess attributes that make the hobby better is one of the [read more...]

Kickin’ It in SKYE Footwear: A Run Oregon review of the Rbutus EL (DISCOUNT CODE)

January 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Use promo code ‘runoregonSKYE’ for 15% off your purchase until February 1st, 2018! Full disclosure – SKYE does not make running shoes. However, we here at Run Oregon believe that it is important to have comfortable feet, regardless [read more...]

Kickin’ it in the Topo Runventure 2 trail shoes

December 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

Remember when Pokemon Go was a big thing? Wait, it’s still a big thing? I may be revealing signs of my age again. Oh well. But that’s kind of how trail running shoes are right now. They have been super hot and popular over the past [read more...]

Running Shoe Review: On Cloudrush

September 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

When I first pulled these out of the box, my teenager commented on how ‘cool’ they looked. He’s never in his 14 years noted that I have anything cool or even remotely stylish. While I count that as a plus, my biggest concern is [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Hoka Hupana

September 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

For better or worse, I travel Oregon a fair amount for work. While his has allowed me to take in some fun and unique running routes on my off hours, continuous packing and unpacking can definitely get old. As most of my trips are 2-3 days in length, [read more...]