About this episode
New Boot Goofin? Join us for a conversation about Speedlands NEW boots, trial and tested through harsh mountain conditions by Cam Hanes over the last year. Speedland - a premium trail running shoe brand founded in 2021 by former Nike and Under Armour designers Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company focuses on creating high-performance footwear for trail and ultra running, emphasizing innovation, durability, and customization without compromises driven by mass production or cost-cutting. Their mission is to build "the best possible trail running shoes in existence" in limited quantities, drawing inspiration from elite athletes and specific terrains across the U.S. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Follow Speedland: https://www.instagram.com/runspeedland/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Testing New Shoes & Helping Cam at Cocodona 00:05:39 Working with Big Brands vs Running the Brand as a Founder 00:09:10 Tough Conditions, Blisters, & Human Performance 00:18:08 Connecting with People at Races: 2025 Races 00:20:31 The NEW Speedland Boot: XB:BLK 00:32:44 NEW: GS:BLK Running Shoe 00:34:51 Products & Finding a Balance with Perfecting the Details 00:37:24 Speedlands Culture & Focus of Branding 00:40:13 The Effect of Tariff's and Speedland’s Mission in Quality 00:42:27 Speedland Athletes 00:47:41 Goals: The Future of Speedland 00:49:55 Final Thoughts