Jeff Binder

Jeff Binder
I am a runner, pastor, writer, and lover of all things outdoors, living in Portland, Oregon, with my wife, Julie; our dog, George; and our cat, Annie. I can be found on the trails of Forest Park, hiking along the coast, on Mount Hood, or running the bridges of the Willamette River.

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

Altra Paradigm 4.5
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Altra Paradigm 4.5 review The Paradigm 6.0 continues to evolve with this latest iteration of the max cushion stability road running shoe from Altra. It gets even sleeker while maintaining a plush runn[…]

Mizuno Wave Inspire 17
90
Superb!

Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 review The Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 is a moderate stability road running shoe that's great for those who overpronate and who yearn for a cushioned ride. While the design itself ma[…]

Altra Paradigm 5.0
86
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Nike Terra Kiger 7 review This is a lightweight neutral trail running shoe capable of taking on just about any trail terrain one may come across. This latest expression of the Terra Kiger model is a b[…]

Altra Paradigm 5.0
87
Great!

Altra Paradigm 5.0 review The Paradigm 5.0 turned out to be one of my favorite road shoes to date for day-to-day training on a variety of surfaces. Altra has been able to improve upon some of the feat[…]

Cross country shoes
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Cross country shoes review One of the first shoes that comes to mind when we think of trail running is the Brooks Cascadia. In its fifteenth iteration, and now with an added Gore-Tex treatment, the[…]

Mizuno Wave Inspire 15
89
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Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 review The ASICS GT 2000 shoe line continues to be a reliable and attractive all-purpose shoe for generations of runners, and the GT 2000 9 is no different. The shoe looks great and fe[…]

Chaco Lowdown
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Chaco Lowdown review The Chaco Lowdown Sandal is a great option for just about any adventure that may be coming your way. Designed with versatility in mind, this hiking sandal is able to take your fee[…]

Mizuno Wave Inspire 17
87
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Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 review The Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 is a great shoe that can easily navigate wet conditions. But let’s face it: many users are not floating down rivers every day. In fact, my observat[…]

Merrell Altalight
82
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Merrell Altalight review The Merrell Altalight is a hiking shoe that combines the best of both worlds between hiking boots and trail running shoes. The Altalight has weight on its mind; this being one[…]

квітня 2020 р
86
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Who should buy it The Targhee II is for those who want the toughness and protection of a hiking shoe, but also desire a bit more versatility that comes with a low-cut model. Who should NOT buy it Cons[…]

липня 2019 р
84
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липня 2019 р review The липня 2019 р is a stability road running shoe perfect for runners who yearn for a faster ride. This shoe offers plenty of structure and support without compromising r[…]

Altra Paradigm 4.5
86
Good!

Altra Paradigm 4.5 review The Altra Paradigm 4.5 is a stability road running shoe that provides a good amount of comfort and control. With so many makes and models to choose from in the stability shoe[…]

липня 2019 р
91
Superb!

липня 2019 р review The shoe is looking sharp with the initial glance over. I like the mesh upper, the laces, the intense midsole, and the solid tread. One can notice that this is a bit of a[…]