Articles by Jeroen van Geelen

Running

Brooks Ariel/Beast (2010)

In contrast to the storming hordes proclaiming natural gaits and barefoot running, the Brooks Beast stands its post, on its wall. Overpronation? Not on its watch.

by Jeroen van Geelen, February 5, 2010

Running

Saucony Kinvara 2010

The Kinvara, available soon, is the latest lightweight trainer in the Saucony line. Already seen on Lindsey Corbin's feet during Kona '09, this is a great shoe for neutral runners.

Running

Brooks Green Silence

Brooks is not known for shoes that shout at you, but, the Green Silence is a bold and garish racing flat from an otherwise conservative - even classic - shoe company.

Running

K-Swiss Ultra-Natural Run II

This is the K-Swiss Ultra-Natural Run II Ironman, a very lightweight shoe considering it's got "ultra" in it's title. And no, it's not the same as the K-Ona.

Running

Newton AW

If you're a Newton fan, but, feel more like an ice skater than a runner when you contact wet or icy surfaces, there's good news for you: The Newton Running All Weather shoe.

Running

Asics GT 2150 (2010)

Asics is shipping some 2010 product out to stores like ours, and we availed ourselves of the chance to run in next year’s version of the famous Asics GT-series.

Running

Asics Gel Kayano 16 (2010)

This is, of course, Asics answer to its own Kayano 15, and, no, it's not the same shoe as the 15; it's more to your liking, or less, depending on your foot and ankle structure.

Running

Newton: a second look

Our tech running editor revises and extends his remarks on Newton shoes. There's speed to be had, if you run with proper form.

Industry

Stability shoes: Part 2

In running shoes the Stability category (perhaps more appropriately termed "Structured Cushioning") contains many popular models triathletes favor. Here are the Spring 09 offerings from Nike and New Balance.

Industry

Stability shoes: Part 1

It's that important category between Neutral and Motion Control, where a lot of the best selling models sit. We'll look at the best-selling Adrenalin, the red hot Kayano, and the eyebrow raising Avia.

Industry

Lightweight Trainers Part 3

Our coverage of lightweight training footwear offered for Spring 09 continues with a look at models made by Brooks, Newton and K-Swiss.

Industry

More lightweight trainers 09

Our look at lightweight trainers for Spring 09 continues. In Part I we looked at shoes from Nike, Saucony and Asics. Now we move to Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno.

Industry

Lightweight Running: Spring 09

This is the first of several articles looking at lightweight technical running footwear, and eventually all important models in all categories of running footwear, offered for sale for the Spring 09 season.