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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Minimax - Minimum Drop, Maximum Cushioning Shoes (Hoka, Altra, etc.)}}
Shoes in the Minimax style have thick, soft soles with far less height difference between the front and back of the shoe (drop). This category of shoes was started by [[Hoka Shoe Review|Hoka]] and followed by several others. Only the [[Altra Olympus]] (and to a lesser extent the [[Altra Paradigm]]) matches the Hokas for their oversized soles made of extra soft foam. There are a number of other shoes that come close, and I've put them under the 'Minimax Transitional' category.
* The best shoe in this category is the [[Altra Olympus]], capturing the best of the Hoka approach and improving on it.
* The [[Hoka Bondi]] has greater cushioning and protection, but is heaver and pricy.
