Louise Shirley

I’m passionate runner, ecologist and dog lover from Bend, Oregon. I combine these interests by trail running with my rescue dogs most days. I live for running in the mountains, but I also hit the road or the treadmill sometimes. I enjoy understanding what makes a good shoe for different conditions and runners.
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Salomon Vaya Mid GTX review I was in the market for a new summer hiking boot. Something that would offer some ankle support but still be nice an[…]
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87
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{section_summary} Cross country shoes review Ricochet 2 is a great shoe, and I highly recommend it. It feels light, fast and comfortable, and gives the impression of being lower drop than its 8mm. {sec[…]
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91
Superb!
{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Xero Shoes Prio review I hadn’t heard of Xero Shoes before but was eager to try the brand’s offering in the minimalist running shoe category. So[…]
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