running shoe review

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...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Mizuno Wave Sonic

August 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Mizuno Wave Sonic are the newest road racing shoes from Mizuno and they offer you a very firm sole, which is perfect for short fast distances. The outsole has a single piece of rubber from heel to toe which boosts durability and traction [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Hoka Speedgoat 2 (releasing June 2017)

May 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Over the last year I’ve found myself enjoying running trails more and more, especially during hot summer days. Escaping to the cool and woodsy areas in the metro area allow me to log miles a lot more comfortably. However, I have never worn a pair [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Altra King MT Trail shoes

April 25, 2017 // 0 Comments

Trail running is certainly not new and yet based on the emphasis towards trail running clothing and shoes in the just the past 3 years, you might think that dirt was just invented. Everywhere you turn, more and more attention is being focused on [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Salming Speed 5

April 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

As a runner who tends to err on the side of caution when it comes to buying shoes, with the mantra, ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’, my experience with shoes has been quite limited as of late. I was glad to have an [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: On Cloudflow

January 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Back in 2014, one of the first shoes we ever reviewed on our website was the On Cloudsurfer. On was new to the running scene and they came in with a little bit of a splash with their “clouds” on the bottom. Some saw [read more...]

Product Review: Scarpa Neutron Trail Running Shoe

October 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

When Run Oregon editor, Matt Rasmussen asked if I would be interested in testing and reviewing a new release from Scarpa, I couldn’t jump at the opportunity quick enough. Having just come off a heavy summer trail running season, I was in the [read more...]

Shoe Review: Brooks Hyperion

October 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This post is in reference to Brooks Women’s Hyperion. Brooks Hyperion Specs (from Brooks website) SHOE CATEGORY: Speed ARCH: Medium, High PLATFORM: Universal [read more...]

Shoe Review: Hoka One One Speed Instinct

September 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

I’ve never worn Hoka One One running shoes. I have friends who do, and they tend to be high-mileage runners who care more about the experience than their finish time. I mentioned this to my husband and he quickly corrected my thinking since a [read more...]

Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Hitogami 3

June 13, 2016 // 0 Comments

Trying shoes from a different brand than you normally buy is like going on a blind date. You are excited and nervous, but have no idea how it will turn out. After countless years of being comfortable in the same brand, it was interesting to lace up [read more...]

Shoe Review: Brooks Neuro – Final thoughts

June 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Brooks Neuro Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the Brooks Neuro. Specs (from Brooks Website): Propulsion Pods, BioMoGo DNA encapsulated into blown rubber, provide adaptive cushioning and rapidly [read more...]

Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5

May 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5 Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5 Company: Mizuno Shoe: Mizuno Wave Prophecy 5 Specs (from Mizuno Website): Full- length Infinity Wave [read more...]

Shoe Review: Saucony Kinvara 7 (Men’s)

May 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Company: Saucony Product: Men’s Kinvara 7 running shoes Price: $110 Description: Run farther from the start and closer to comfort in the Kinvara 7. Now with an EVERUN treatment in the heel, this ride delivers a step up in comfort. Add in a [read more...]