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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Saucony 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] 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, but it still available.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|}
=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 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 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 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 Dissection| cut open the toe box for comfort]], it's not necessary with the Hattori.
* {{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:lacing}}. There are no laces, just a Velcro strap that can tighten the shoe across the top of the foot.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. There's no heel counter, though there is an extra Velcro strap at the back to adjust the fit.
{{BuyNow|url=http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dfashion&field-keywords=saucony%20hattori&sprefix=saucony+ha%2Cfashion|product=Saucony Hattori|store=Amazon.com}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==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
** {{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 improves longevity.
* 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:shape}}. Neither has a great toe box, but the Hattori is slightly better.
** {{H:price}}. The 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.
** {{H:grip}}. The Universe has more grip on asphalt.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 top]]
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 bottom]]
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 inside]]
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 outside]]
|}
==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
** {{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 [[Minimax]] 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 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 has more grip.
** {{H:availability}}. The Hyper Speed is a little easier to find.
** {{H:longevity}}. The Hyper Speed lasts longer.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 top]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 bottom]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 inside]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]
|}
==Hattori and Altra One2 ==
Comparing the Hattori and the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]], 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
** {{H:grip}}. Neither has much grip.
** {{H:drop}}. Both are zero drop.
** {{H:availability}}. Neither is widely stocked.
* Advantage Hattori
** {{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:flexibility}}. The Hattori is a bit more flexible.
** {{H:longevity}}. The Hattori lasts a little longer, but that's not saying much.
* Advantage [[Altra One2| Altra One2]]
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned.
** {{H:shape}}. The Altra has a better toe box, though it's close.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra-One2-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 top]]
|[[File:Altra-One2-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra-One2-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 inside]]
|[[File:Altra-One2-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 outside]]
|}
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
{{:Shoes-include}}
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] 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, but it still available.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|}
=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 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 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 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 Dissection| cut open the toe box for comfort]], it's not necessary with the Hattori.
* {{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:lacing}}. There are no laces, just a Velcro strap that can tighten the shoe across the top of the foot.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. There's no heel counter, though there is an extra Velcro strap at the back to adjust the fit.
{{BuyNow|url=http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dfashion&field-keywords=saucony%20hattori&sprefix=saucony+ha%2Cfashion|product=Saucony Hattori|store=Amazon.com}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==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
** {{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 improves longevity.
* 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:shape}}. Neither has a great toe box, but the Hattori is slightly better.
** {{H:price}}. The 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.
** {{H:grip}}. The Universe has more grip on asphalt.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 top]]
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 bottom]]
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 inside]]
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 outside]]
|}
==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
** {{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 [[Minimax]] 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 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 has more grip.
** {{H:availability}}. The Hyper Speed is a little easier to find.
** {{H:longevity}}. The Hyper Speed lasts longer.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 top]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 bottom]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 inside]]
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]
|}
==Hattori and Altra One2 ==
Comparing the Hattori and the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]], 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
** {{H:grip}}. Neither has much grip.
** {{H:drop}}. Both are zero drop.
** {{H:availability}}. Neither is widely stocked.
* Advantage Hattori
** {{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:flexibility}}. The Hattori is a bit more flexible.
** {{H:longevity}}. The Hattori lasts a little longer, but that's not saying much.
* Advantage [[Altra One2| Altra One2]]
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned.
** {{H:shape}}. The Altra has a better toe box, though it's close.
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori top]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori bottom]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori inside]]
|[[File:Saucony-Hattori-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Saucony Hattori outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Altra-One2-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 top]]
|[[File:Altra-One2-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 bottom]]
|[[File:Altra-One2-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 inside]]
|[[File:Altra-One2-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 outside]]
|}
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
{{:Shoes-include}}
