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Articles by Jeroen van Geelen

Running

Brooks Grit (2012)

 It's an off-road version and feels more like the Cadence, without the softer lateral side. What really makes this a trail shoe is its outsole design and an upper that is more durable.
Running

Brooks Connect (2012)

 This is the Pure Project model that comes closest to a minimalist shoe, but the sole is still too cushioned to fit squarely into the minimalist category. It's natural running with a bit more cushion.
Running

Brooks Flow (2012)

 The Flow has more midsole thickness than the Brooks Connect. Look at this if you like the idea of a lower ramp and a minimal shoe, but aren't quite ready for take the ultimate "natural" plunge.
Running

Newton MV2 (2012)

 The Newton MV2 is Newton's first zero-drop shoe. At 5.8oz it's a pure racer. It's a shoe for the select few, the most efficient among us. Even for Newton it's a departure from the norm.
Running

Asics Gel Nimbus 13 (2012)

 This latest edition of the Gel Nimbus is moderately different than the two previous iterations, in fit, in flexibility, and in the ride. Do these changes make the shoe better or a worse than its predecessors?
Running

Brooks Glycerin 9 (2012)

 Forget the literary overreach by Brooks on the technical aspects of this shoe. The ecstasy exceeds the utility. Just wear the shoe. It's a very good update of the Glycerin line.
Running

Saucony Hattori

 Saucony came to the market with the now very successful Kinvara, and yet again with the Mirage. The Hattori is about as far as Saucony is willing to go toward Vibram’s Five Finger, and that’s pretty darned far.
Running

Pearl Izumi 2011 Iso Transition

 This shoe snuck up on me. I didn't see it coming. It doesn’t only look good, it has a great fit and that's not the end of it. Tim DeBoom inspired this shoe, and the result is solid.
Cycling

Sidi T2 Silver Snake

 Sidi's carbon-soled T2 Silver Snake. You can debate about the silver snakeskin upper on this wider-than-average Sidi, but I kind of liked it. It makes a statement.
Running

Asics 3020 (2011)

 The 3020 bears a lot in common with the Kayano. But if its popular cousin doesn't grant quite enough medial support for you the over-pronator, the 3020 very likely will, and with no weight penalty.
Running

Kwicky Blade Light (2011)

 The K-Swiss Kwicky Blade weighs a mere 9oz, exceptionally light for a training shoe. But if you are an efficient, and not too heavy, runner with a midfoot or forefoot strike, you might get it done in this shoe.
Running

Saucony ProGrid Mirage (2011)

 Do you subscribe to the "natural" running philosophy, but need a bit more support? This shoe borrows from both the Kinvara and a regular training shoe. Saucony is about to score another hit in this architectural theme.