shoe review

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Brooks Catamount

September 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

I felt like a teenager in these brand new, bright white shoes, treading softly so they wouldn’t get dirty. But they’re trail shoes and Brooks wants you to “paint” your new Catamounts with the earth. The bright white look is short-lived but [read more...]

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...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Brooks Hyperion Elite Running Shoe – the currently SOLD OUT shoe everyone wants

March 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

I was asked to test run the Brooks Hyperion Elite running shoes a few weeks ago. They came quickly and I was eager to get some mileage on them. I received the black model and as soon as I took them out of the box I felt how light the shoe is. I [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4

February 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat gets its name from Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, a legendary ultrarunner for winning hundos, snatching FKTs and other speed records, and for directing the Speedgoat 50K in Utah each summer. I’m not saying wearing his [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...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4 GTX

December 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail running has become increasing popular in recent years and for good reason. We all love running outside and taking in the views of our cities, parks, and neighborhoods. With trail running you get the added benefit of running in nature that has [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Salomon Sense Ride 2

August 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

Salomon [sal-uh-muh n]: noun 1. Adventure OK, obviously that is not the real definition, but I’m not wrong in this. Salomon’s #TimetoPlay hashtag leads you to photos and collages and videos of mountain running, backcountry skiing, epic [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 HOKA ONE ONE Arkali – an approach / trail running / hiking boot hybrid

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve never owned a pair of “traditional” hiking boots – you know the ones featured on the cover of Cheryl Strayed’s book, “Wild”? My feet have never been inside a pair of those or anything similar. Even [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 3

May 16, 2019 // 1 Comment

Shoes are always a personal decision, but especially on technical trails, one requirement is nearly universal: traction (or the official jargon I believe is “grippiness”). When running on steep terrain, a primary goal should always be not to [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...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: OOFOS

April 4, 2019 // 3 Comments

I found out about OOFOS on a runner’s group on Facebook one day a few years ago. Someone was asking about a good recovery shoe for runners and about 95% of the comments back were in favor of OOFOS. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to try them out [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the SCARPA Spin Ultra Trail shoes (releasing Summer 2019)

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I think of the brand SCARPA, I think of rock climbing, not running. Indeed, a quick visit to their home page immediately shows a man dangling from his fingertips and the words “Rock Climbing” bright and bold. As any athlete knows, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

January 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

I am a bit tardy in writing this review of the new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 shoe (so tardy, in fact, that fellow Run Oregon blogger Julie Mullins published her review a few months ago). One reason for my tardiness, however, is I’ve really [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Mizuno Wave Rider 22

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Any time I try a new shoe I get a little nervous since my feet have been a bit temperamental for the last few years. Between plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, there’s always something I have to tend to or work towards preventing. But [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Waldo Knit by People Footwear

October 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

I have a favorite pair of casual shoes that I’ll grab 90% of the time I’m not in running shoes (or barefoot). I wear them to work, on airplanes, walking the dog, running errands, road trips…everywhere. Not too long ago, a new [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 Topo Athletic COR multipurpose training shoes

June 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes simple is better. That’s certainly the case with the new COR training shoes from Topo Athletic. The first thing I noticed when my test pair arrived was that they were all black. The entire shoe is completely black, including the logo on [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...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Challenger ATR 4

May 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

How does the saying go? “You don’t what you’ve got ’til it’s gone”? But sometimes you don’t know what you’ve been missing until it arrives, right? I have a brand / style of trail shoe that I’ve [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Columbia Montrail Variant X.S.R. – road to trail trainers

March 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

In February, I ran the Hagg Mud 25K. As anyone who has ever run a Hagg Mud event knows, this race lives up to its name! I wore water-resistent trail shoes with a very aggressive tread to combat the extreme slipperiness of the course, and for the [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 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...]

Kickin’ It in the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 4

December 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

I love trail running shoes and for the past ten years, I have specifically loved one specific trail running shoe. I have approximately 20 pairs of said shoe and although I have tried several others, nothing has ever come close to my tried and [read more...]