This flashy group of Portland mall walkers puts neon pep into their step ^15.4%

KUOW Public Radio - By Deena Prichep - 5/5/2026, 9:30 AM

Mall walking is often seen as the domain of senior citizens who want a level, indoor path to get their steps in. But in Portland, Ore., a group of all ages is creating a different kind of mall walk. They strap on retro spandex and sweatbands, blast '80s music, and essentially put on a high-viz, high-cardio parade through the mall that's... more