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− | The | + | The Saucony Hattori is an innovative minimalist shoe. It's one of the lightest shoes available, but its sock style upper is not terribly comfortable. Sadly the Hattori has been discontinued, though it's still available. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}} |
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=Characteristics= | =Characteristics= | ||
* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The Hattori is a candidate for somebody looking for a minimalist shoe with just a tiny bit of cushioning. Its main competition in this area is lighter and more comfortable [[Mizuno Wave Universe]]. On the other hand, if you're after something for running fast, then the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] is only slightly heavier, but offers far more cushioning. | * {{H:WhyBuy}}. The Hattori is a candidate for somebody looking for a minimalist shoe with just a tiny bit of cushioning. Its main competition in this area is lighter and more comfortable [[Mizuno Wave Universe]]. On the other hand, if you're after something for running fast, then the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] is only slightly heavier, but offers far more cushioning. | ||
− | * {{H:cushioning}}. The | + | * {{H:cushioning}}. The Hattori is only 11mm thick, so it provides only minimal cushioning. This level of cushioning is not enough to provide the full improvement in [[Running Economy]] you'd get with a more cushioned shoe. |
− | * {{H:drop}}. The | + | * {{H:drop}}. The Hattori is zero drop. |
* {{H:structure}}. The Hattori is made of a single density of foam, with some groves to further improve flexibility. | * {{H:structure}}. The Hattori is made of a single density of foam, with some groves to further improve flexibility. | ||
− | * {{H:flexibility}}. The | + | * {{H:flexibility}}. The Hattori is nicely flexible due to its thinness, the midsole groves, and the gaps in the outsole. |
* {{H:outsole}}. The hard rubber outsole overs the contact areas of the shoe, which improves longevity and grip, but adds to the weight and reduces cushioning. The outsole rubber used is a nice combination of hard wearing and grippy, and is fairly thick. | * {{H:outsole}}. The hard rubber outsole overs the contact areas of the shoe, which improves longevity and grip, but adds to the weight and reduces cushioning. The outsole rubber used is a nice combination of hard wearing and grippy, and is fairly thick. | ||
− | * {{H:shape}}. The shoe of the shoe is closer to the human foot than many designs, and while I prefer to [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box for comfort]], it's not necessary with the Hattori. | + | * {{H:shape}}. The shoe of the shoe is closer to the human foot than many designs, and while I prefer to [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box for comfort]], it's not necessary with the Hattori. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}} |
* {{H:upper}}. The upper is extremely thin and slightly stretchy, with no seams. It's not as comfortable as a traditional design, but it's a lot lighter. | * {{H:upper}}. The upper is extremely thin and slightly stretchy, with no seams. It's not as comfortable as a traditional design, but it's a lot lighter. | ||
* {{H:tongue}}. The Hattori has no tongue, just a sock style upper. | * {{H:tongue}}. The Hattori has no tongue, just a sock style upper. | ||
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=Comparisons= | =Comparisons= | ||
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition. | Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition. | ||
− | == | + | ==Hattori and Mizuno Wave Universe== |
− | Comparing the | + | Comparing the Hattori and the [[Mizuno Wave Universe]], the Universe wins out due to its lightness and comfort. The two feel surprisingly similar, but I'd choose the Wave Universe every time. |
* Similarities | * Similarities | ||
** {{H:cushioning}}. Neither has much cushioning. | ** {{H:cushioning}}. Neither has much cushioning. | ||
** {{H:flexibility}}. They are both nicely flexible. | ** {{H:flexibility}}. They are both nicely flexible. | ||
** {{H:availability}}. Neither are easy to find. | ** {{H:availability}}. Neither are easy to find. | ||
− | ** {{H:longevity}}. The extra outsole on the | + | ** {{H:longevity}}. The extra outsole on the Hattori improves longevity. |
− | * Advantage | + | * Advantage Hattori |
** {{H:drop}}. Hattori's zero drop is better than the Universe's small drop (3mm), but it's not a big difference. | ** {{H:drop}}. Hattori's zero drop is better than the Universe's small drop (3mm), but it's not a big difference. | ||
** {{H:shape}}. Neither has a great toe box, but the Hattori is slightly better. | ** {{H:shape}}. Neither has a great toe box, but the Hattori is slightly better. | ||
− | ** {{H:price}}. The | + | ** {{H:price}}. The Hattori is sometimes available for less. |
* Advantage Wave Universe | * Advantage Wave Universe | ||
** {{H:weight}}. Even though the Hattori is lighter than nearly any other shoe, the Universe is even lighter. | ** {{H:weight}}. Even though the Hattori is lighter than nearly any other shoe, the Universe is even lighter. | ||
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|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 outside]] | |[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 outside]] | ||
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− | == | + | ==Hattori and Asics Gel Hyper Speed== |
− | Comparing the | + | Comparing the Hattori and the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]], the Hyper Speed is not much heavier, but offers a lot more cushioning and comfort. The Hyper Speed is less minimalist, but I'd only use the Hattori over the Hyper Speed if I was aiming to build up my foot strength. |
* Similarities | * Similarities | ||
− | * Advantage | + | * Advantage Hattori |
− | ** {{H:drop}}. The Hattori is zero-drop, the Hyper Speed | + | ** {{H:drop}}. The Hattori is zero-drop, the Hyper Speed is 6mm. (In a shoe that's as thin as the Hyper Speed, the drop is more noticeable than it would be in a [[Maximalist]] shoe.) |
** {{H:flexibility}}. The Hattori is more flexible. | ** {{H:flexibility}}. The Hattori is more flexible. | ||
** {{H:shape}}. The Hattori has a better toe box, though it's not great. | ** {{H:shape}}. The Hattori has a better toe box, though it's not great. | ||
** {{H:price}}. The Hattori can be found a little cheaper. | ** {{H:price}}. The Hattori can be found a little cheaper. | ||
* Advantage [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] | * Advantage [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] | ||
− | ** {{H:cushioning}}. The Hyper | + | ** {{H:cushioning}}. The Hyper Speed is a lot more softly cushioned. |
** {{H:weight}}. The Hattori is a lighter (1.3oz/37g), but the extra cushioning makes the Hyper Speed faster. | ** {{H:weight}}. The Hattori is a lighter (1.3oz/37g), but the extra cushioning makes the Hyper Speed faster. | ||
− | ** {{H:grip}}. The Hyper | + | ** {{H:grip}}. The Hyper Speed has more grip. |
** {{H:availability}}. The Hyper Speed is a little easier to find. | ** {{H:availability}}. The Hyper Speed is a little easier to find. | ||
− | ** {{H:longevity}}. The Hyper | + | ** {{H:longevity}}. The Hyper Speed lasts longer. |
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|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]] | |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]] | ||
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− | == | + | ==Hattori and Altra One== |
− | Comparing the | + | Comparing the Hattori and the [[Altra One]], the Altra wins on cushioning and comfort, but the Hattori is a lot lighter. The two are not direct competition, but if you want something lighter than your current shoes, the Altra is well worth considering. |
* Similarities | * Similarities | ||
** {{H:grip}}. Neither has much grip. | ** {{H:grip}}. Neither has much grip. | ||
** {{H:drop}}. Both are zero drop. | ** {{H:drop}}. Both are zero drop. | ||
** {{H:availability}}. Neither is widely stocked. | ** {{H:availability}}. Neither is widely stocked. | ||
− | * Advantage | + | * Advantage Hattori |
− | ** {{H:price}}. The | + | ** {{H:price}}. The Hattori can sometimes be found a lot cheaper. |
** {{H:weight}}. The Hattori is a lot lighter, though the lack of cushioning means that the Altra might be a faster shoe to run in. | ** {{H:weight}}. The Hattori is a lot lighter, though the lack of cushioning means that the Altra might be a faster shoe to run in. | ||
** {{H:flexibility}}. The Hattori is a bit more flexible. | ** {{H:flexibility}}. The Hattori is a bit more flexible. | ||
− | ** {{H:longevity}}. The | + | ** {{H:longevity}}. The Hattori lasts a little longer, but that's not saying much. |
− | * Advantage [[Altra | + | * Advantage [[Altra One]] |
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned. | ** {{H:cushioning}}. The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned. | ||
** {{H:shape}}. The Altra has a better toe box, though it's close. | ** {{H:shape}}. The Altra has a better toe box, though it's close. | ||
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|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]] | |[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]] | ||
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− | |[[File:Altra | + | |[[File:Altra The One 2.5-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 top]] |
− | |[[File:Altra | + | |[[File:Altra The One 2.5-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 bottom]] |
− | |[[File:Altra | + | |[[File:Altra The One 2.5-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 inside]] |
− | |[[File:Altra | + | |[[File:Altra The One 2.5-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 outside]] |
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes= | =A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes= | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:40, 3 January 2017
The Saucony Hattori is an innovative minimalist shoe. It's one of the lightest shoes available, but its sock style upper is not terribly comfortable. Sadly the Hattori has been discontinued, though it's still available. (I use The Science of Running Shoes as the basis of how I test running shoes and what you should look for in a running shoe.)
Contents
1 Cushioning, Running Economy, & Performance
The Science of Running Shoes indicates that some cushioning improves Running Economy, which will reduce the effort required to run. I found that the lack of cushioning in the Hattori clearly changes my running stride, and even though it's quite light, I was slower than I would be is a slightly heavier, but better cushioned shoe like the Asics Gel Hyper Speed.
2 Characteristics
- Why you’d buy it. The Hattori is a candidate for somebody looking for a minimalist shoe with just a tiny bit of cushioning. Its main competition in this area is lighter and more comfortable Mizuno Wave Universe. On the other hand, if you're after something for running fast, then the Asics Gel Hyper Speed is only slightly heavier, but offers far more cushioning.
- Cushioning . The Hattori is only 11mm thick, so it provides only minimal cushioning. This level of cushioning is not enough to provide the full improvement in Running Economy you'd get with a more cushioned shoe.
- Drop. The Hattori is zero drop.
- Structure. The Hattori is made of a single density of foam, with some groves to further improve flexibility.
- Flexibility. The Hattori is nicely flexible due to its thinness, the midsole groves, and the gaps in the outsole.
- Outsole. The hard rubber outsole overs the contact areas of the shoe, which improves longevity and grip, but adds to the weight and reduces cushioning. The outsole rubber used is a nice combination of hard wearing and grippy, and is fairly thick.
- Shape. The shoe of the shoe is closer to the human foot than many designs, and while I prefer to cut open the toe box for comfort, it's not necessary with the Hattori. (I recommend cutting open the toe box of virtually all running shoes, with the exception of a few shoes like some Altra shoes. When you have some worn out shoes, you should try cutting open the toe box. I've found that it's a big improvement, allowing my toes to move naturally and engage for toe off, as well as reducing the possibility of blisters.)
- Upper. The upper is extremely thin and slightly stretchy, with no seams. It's not as comfortable as a traditional design, but it's a lot lighter.
- Tongue. The Hattori has no tongue, just a sock style upper.
- Lacing. There are no laces, just a Velcro strap that can tighten the shoe across the top of the foot.
- Heel Counter. There's no heel counter, though there is an extra Velcro strap at the back to adjust the fit.
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3 Cushioning and Shoes
It's intuitively obvious that the cushioning in a shoe will reduce the impact on your body when running. However, The Science of Running Shoes indicates that the reality is rather more complex. While slight cushioning may reduce the effort needed to run by improving your Running Economy, most scientific research indicates that more cushioning does further improve Running Economy. In addition, cushioning does not generally reduce impact and may actually increase it. This is counterintuitive, but is likely to be due to the way a runners mind and body adapts to softer cushioning. Unfortunately, the scientific evidence is far from complete and it's hard to give clear recommendations. I believe that some runners will prefer more cushioning, while others prefer less, and typically those running further have a fondness for greater cushioning. I also believe that a shoe should be as light as possible, and a shoe should justify its weight with the cushioning it provides. My advice is to decide what level of cushioning you're looking for, and then find the lightest shoes that also fit well and are comfortable.
4 Visualizing the Attributes of the Saucony Hattori
5 Comparisons
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
5.1 Hattori and Mizuno Wave Universe
Comparing the Hattori and the Mizuno Wave Universe, the Universe wins out due to its lightness and comfort. The two feel surprisingly similar, but I'd choose the Wave Universe every time.
- Similarities
- Cushioning . Neither has much cushioning.
- Flexibility. They are both nicely flexible.
- Availability. Neither are easy to find.
- Longevity. The extra outsole on the Hattori improves longevity.
- Advantage Hattori
- Drop. Hattori's zero drop is better than the Universe's small drop (3mm), but it's not a big difference.
- Shape. Neither has a great toe box, but the Hattori is slightly better.
- Price. The Hattori is sometimes available for less.
- Advantage Wave Universe
- Weight. Even though the Hattori is lighter than nearly any other shoe, the Universe is even lighter.
- Grip. The Universe has more grip on asphalt.
5.2 Hattori and Asics Gel Hyper Speed
Comparing the Hattori and the Asics Gel Hyper Speed, the Hyper Speed is not much heavier, but offers a lot more cushioning and comfort. The Hyper Speed is less minimalist, but I'd only use the Hattori over the Hyper Speed if I was aiming to build up my foot strength.
- Similarities
- Advantage Hattori
- Drop. The Hattori is zero-drop, the Hyper Speed is 6mm. (In a shoe that's as thin as the Hyper Speed, the drop is more noticeable than it would be in a Maximalist shoe.)
- Flexibility. The Hattori is more flexible.
- Shape. The Hattori has a better toe box, though it's not great.
- Price. The Hattori can be found a little cheaper.
- Advantage Asics Gel Hyper Speed
- Cushioning . The Hyper Speed is a lot more softly cushioned.
- Weight. The Hattori is a lighter (1.3oz/37g), but the extra cushioning makes the Hyper Speed faster.
- Grip. The Hyper Speed has more grip.
- Availability. The Hyper Speed is a little easier to find.
- Longevity. The Hyper Speed lasts longer.
5.3 Hattori and Altra One
Comparing the Hattori and the Altra One, the Altra wins on cushioning and comfort, but the Hattori is a lot lighter. The two are not direct competition, but if you want something lighter than your current shoes, the Altra is well worth considering.
- Similarities
- Grip. Neither has much grip.
- Drop. Both are zero drop.
- Availability. Neither is widely stocked.
- Advantage Hattori
- Price. The Hattori can sometimes be found a lot cheaper.
- Weight. The Hattori is a lot lighter, though the lack of cushioning means that the Altra might be a faster shoe to run in.
- Flexibility. The Hattori is a bit more flexible.
- Longevity. The Hattori lasts a little longer, but that's not saying much.
- Advantage Altra One
- Cushioning . The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned.
- Shape. The Altra has a better toe box, though it's close.
6 A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes
If you're looking for "the best of the best" running shoe, here are my top picks. Of course, the answer will depend a little on what you're looking for, so I have recommendations for various categories.
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For a more detailed on running shoes see the Recommendations for Best Running Shoes. This table lists the key attributes of What to Look for in Running Shoes. For more detailed information, on the shoes see detailed shoe comparison.
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Brand | Name | Rating | Recommended price |
Benefit | Weight (oz) |
Penalty (sec/mile) |
Forefoot Thickness |
Heel Thickness |
Loaded Drop mm |
Cushioning | Flexibility |
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Saucony Type A Review | Saucony | A/A7 | Recommended | $100 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 4.3 | 7 |
Saucony Type A6 Review | Saucony | A6 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 9.5 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5.0 | 7 |
Saucony Type A8 Review | Saucony | A8 | Highly Recommended | $90 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 9.7 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 4.7 | 7 |
Adidas Adios Boost 2 Review | Adidas | Adios | Worth considering | $140 | 4.7 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 17 | 27 | 11 | 4.0 | 6 |
Hoka Bondi 5 Review | Hoka | Bondi | Recommended | $150 | 6.1 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 38 | 42 | 5 | 7.1 | 2 |
Hoka Clayton 2 Review | Hoka | Clayton2 | Highly Recommended | $150 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 12.9 | 23 | 28 | 1 | 7.5 | 5 |
Hoka Clifton 4 Review | Hoka | Clifton4 | Worth considering | $130 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 14.5 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 7.2 | 3 |
ON Cloudflash Review | On Cloud | Cloudflash | Worth considering | $180 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 14.6 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 3.7 | 6 |
On Cloudracer Review | On Cloud | Cloudracer | Worth considering | $130 | 5.7 | 8.2 | 12.8 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 4.7 | 7 |
ON Cloud X Review | On Cloud | CloudX | Not recommended | $140 | 4.5 | 8.3 | 16.3 | 21 | 27 | 7 | 3.8 | 7 |
Mizuno Wave Cruise Review | Mizuno | Cruise | Worth considering | $120 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 12.5 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 3.9 | 6 |
Newton Distance IV Review | Newton | Distance | Worth considering | $155 | 7.5 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 6.8 | 5 |
Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review | Asics | DS Racer | Worth considering | $110 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 10.9 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 5.8 | 5 |
Altra Duo Review | Altra | Duo | Recommended | $130 | 6.0 | 8.4 | 13.1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 5.0 | 5 |
Mizuno Wave Ekiden 8 Review | Mizuno | Ekiden | Worth considering | $115 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 14.6 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 3.2 | 8 |
Saucony Endorphin 2 Review | Saucony | Endorphin 2 | Worth considering | $115 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 9.6 | 15 | 13 | -1 | 4.1 | 8 |
Adidas Energy Boost Review | Adidas | Energy | Worth considering | $160 | 7.2 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 20 | 30 | 7 | 7.2 | 5 |
Altra Escalante Review | Altra | Escalante | Best of the Best | $130 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 13.5 | 28 | 25 | -1 | 7.9 | 6 |
Altra Escalante 1.5 Review | Altra | Escalante 1.5 | Best of the Best | $130 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 7.4 | 7 |
Saucony Fastwitch Review | Saucony | Fastwitch | Highly Recommended | $90 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 6.8 | 7 |
Topo Fli-Lyte 2 Review | Topo | Fli-Lyte2 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 6.7 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 6.1 | 5 |
Reebok Floatride Run Review | Reebok | Floatride | Worth considering | $150 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 14.9 | 28 | 34 | 10 | 7.4 | 5 |
Saucony Freedom Review | Saucony | Freedom | Recommended | $160 | 5.4 | 10.7 | 16.6 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 5.8 | 6 |
Skechers GORun 4 Review | Skechers | GORun | Not recommended | $100 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 4.5 | 7 |
Skechers GOrun Ultra 2 Review | Skechers | GRU | Worth considering | $90 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 28 | 34 | 8 | 7.5 | 4 |
Asics GT 2000 Review | Asics | GT 2000 | Not recommended | $120 | 4.8 | 11.2 | 17.4 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 5.4 | 2 |
New Balance Hanzo S Review | New Balance | Hanzo | Worth considering | $110 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 5.2 | 5 |
Hoka Hupana Review | Hoka | Hupana | Recommended | $115 | 6.1 | 8.9 | 13.9 | 31 | 36 | 7 | 5.4 | 4 |
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review | Asics | Hyper Speed | Highly Recommended | $75 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 22 | 26 | 5 | 6.8 | 6 |
Altra Instinct 4.0 Review | Altra | Instinct 4.0 | Worth considering | $120 | 6.0 | 9.8 | 15.3 | 29 | 25 | -1 | 5.9 | 5 |
Asics Tarther Kainos 3 Review | Asics | Kainos | Worth considering | $130 | 10.0 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 |
Altra King MT 1.5 Review | Altra | King MT | Recommended | $140 | 7.5 | 10.7 | 16.7 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 8.0 | 5 |
Saucony Kinvara 8 Review | Saucony | Kinvara 8 | Best of the Best | $110 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 8.0 | 5 |
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Review | Altra | Lone Peak | Highly Recommended | $120 | 4.2 | 11.4 | 17.7 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 4.8 | 5 |
Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 Review | Nike | LT3 | Best of the Best | $80 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 8.4 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 5.3 | 7 |
Nike Zoom Streak LT 4 Review | Nike | LT4 | Recommended | $90 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 15 | 21 | 3 | 4.6 | 6 |
Nike LunarSpider R5 Review | Nike | LunarSpider | Recommended | $125 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 4.6 | 6 |
Hoka Mafate Speed Review | Hoka | Mafate | Best of the Best | $170 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 18.5 | 39 | 40 | 4 | 9.0 | 1 |
Pearl Izumi EM Road N0 v2 Review | Pearl | N0 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 7.9 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 5.2 | 8 |
Saucony Nomad Review | Saucony | Nomad | Worth considering | $110 | 4.3 | 10.5 | 17.2 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 4.5 | 4 |
Hoka Odyssey Review | Hoka | Odyssey | Highly Recommended | $130 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 14.6 | 37 | 45 | 5 | 8.0 | 3 |
Altra Olympus 2.5 Review | Altra | Olympus | Highly Recommended | $150 | 4.6 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 5.4 | 6 |
Altra One 3.0 Review | Altra | One | Recommended | $100 | 6.1 | 8.8 | 13.7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 5.4 | 6 |
Altra Paradigm 4.0 Review | Altra | Paradigm | Highly Recommended | $150 | 5.3 | 11.0 | 17.1 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 5.8 | 8 |
Asics Piranha SP 5 Review | Asics | Piranha | Recommended | $100 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 6.5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 4.2 | 9 |
Brooks PureFlow 5 Review | Brooks | PureFlow | Worth considering | $110 | 6.0 | 9.7 | 15.1 | 26 | 29 | 5 | 5.8 | 8 |
Salming Race Review | Salming | Race | Worth considering | $130 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 4.5 | 6 |
Altra Escalante Racer Review | Altra | Racer | Highly Recommended | $140 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 11.8 | 24 | 26 | 6 | 5.0 | 8 |
New Balance RC1600 v2 Review | New Balance | RC1600 | Highly Recommended | $110 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 8.7 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 4.9 | 8 |
New Balance RC5000v2 Review | New Balance | RC5000v2 | Best of the Best | $125 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 5.7 | 7 |
Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Review | Skechers | Ride | Worth considering | $85 | 5.9 | 8.5 | 13.2 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 5.0 | 8 |
Nike RN Distance 2 Review | Nike | RNDist2 | Worth considering | $120 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 14.3 | 25 | 28 | 4 | 7.4 | 7 |
Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 Review | Inov-8 | RXT-220 | Worth considering | $120 | 5.2 | 8.0 | 18.2 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 4.2 | 8 |
Salomon Sense Ride Review | Salomon | Sense | Worth considering | $120 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 26 | 29 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 |
Altra Solstice Review | Altra | Solstice | Highly Recommended | $90 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 12.5 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 |
Topo ST-2 Review | Topo | ST-2 | Highly Recommended | $90 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 |
Hoka Stinson Lite Review | Hoka | Stinson | Highly Recommended | $160 | 7.3 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 |
Altra Superior | Altra | Superior | Highly Recommended | $110 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 15.5 | 21 | 25 | -1 | 5.5 | 4 |
Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Review | Adidas | Takumi Sen 3 | Highly Recommended | $160 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 |
Topo Terraventure | Topo | Terraventure | Review Pending | $110 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 27.5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
Altra Timp Review | Altra | Timp | Best of the Best | $130 | 3.7 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 4.3 | 6 |
Altra Torin 2.0 Review | Altra | Torin | Worth considering | $125 | 3.4 | 9.6 | 20.7 | 30 | 25 | 1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Altra Torin 3.5 Review | Altra | Torin 3.5 | Worth considering | $125 | 5.8 | 9.3 | 14.5 | 27 | 28 | 0 | 5.4 | 8 |
Hoka Tracer Review | Hoka | Tracer | Recommended | $130 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 11.5 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 5.3 | 5 |
Merrell Trail Glove 4 Review | Merrell | Trail Glove 4 | Best of the Best | $100 | 3.4 | 8.4 | 23.8 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
Topo Tribute Review | Topo | Tribute | Recommended | $100 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 20 | 18 | -1 | 4.3 | 6 |
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review | Mizuno | Universe | Highly Recommended | $125 | 10.7 | 3.1 | 10.6 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Altra Vanish-R Review | Altra | Vanish-R | Recommended | $100 | 16.1 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Review | Merrell | Vapor Glove 3 | Highly Recommended | $85 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 27.6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1.3 | 10 |
Nike Vaporfly 4% Review | Nike | Vaporfly | Best of the Best | $250 | 10.4 | 7.2 | 11.2 | 25 | 37 | 8 | 7.5 | 2 |
New Balance Vazee Pace Review | New Balance | Vazee Pace | Worth considering | $110 | 6.0 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 5.2 | 5 |
Asics TartherZeal 3 Review | Asics | Zeal | Worth considering | $140 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 |
Saucony Zealot 3 Review | Saucony | Zealot3 | Recommended | $130 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 14.8 | 29 | 32 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
Nike Zoom Fly Review | Nike | Zoom Fly | Worth considering | $150 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 13.5 | 29 | 36 | 8 | 7.2 | 3 |
It's not a running shoe, but I love the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boot and I've tested the Altra Lone Peak Boot, the Hoka Tor Speed 2, and the Inov-8 Roclite 325 hiking boots
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