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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Saucony Hattori Hattori Review}}The [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dfashion&field-keywords=saucony%20hattori&sprefix=saucony+ha%2Cfashion Saucony Hattori]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=
* {{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 Hattori 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 Hattori Hattori is zero drop.
* {{H:structure}}. The Hattori is made of a single density of foam, with some groves to further improve flexibility.
* {{H:flexibility}}. The Hattori 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: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}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==Hattori Hattori and Mizuno Wave Universe==Comparing the Hattori 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
** {{H:cushioning}}. Neither has much cushioning.
** {{H:flexibility}}. They are both nicely flexible.
** {{H:availability}}. Neither are easy to find.
** {{H:longevity}}. The extra outsole on the Hattori Hattori improves longevity. * Advantage HattoriHattori
** {{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:price}}. The Hattori Hattori is sometimes available for less.
* Advantage Wave Universe
** {{H:weight}}. Even though the Hattori is lighter than nearly any other shoe, the Universe is even lighter.
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==Hattori Hattori and Asics Gel Hyper Speed==Comparing the Hattori 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 HattoriHattori** {{H:drop}}. The Hattori is zero-drop, the Hyper Speed is 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:shape}}. The Hattori has a better toe box, though it's not great.
** {{H:price}}. The Hattori can be found a little cheaper.
* Advantage [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Hyper Speed 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:grip}}. The Hyper Speed Speed has more grip.
** {{H:availability}}. The Hyper Speed is a little easier to find.
** {{H:longevity}}. The Hyper Speed Speed lasts longer.
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==Hattori Hattori and Altra One==Comparing the Hattori Hattori and the [[Altra One]], the Altra wins on cushioning and comfort, but the Hattori 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
** {{H:grip}}. Neither has much grip.
** {{H:drop}}. Both are zero drop.
** {{H:availability}}. Neither is widely stocked.
* Advantage HattoriHattori** {{H:price}}. The Hattori 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:flexibility}}. The Hattori is a bit more flexible.
** {{H:longevity}}. The Hattori Hattori lasts a little longer, but that's not saying much.
* Advantage [[Altra One]]
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned.
