Saucony Hattori SKU: #7788088

Anonymous

from Mason, MI

Love the shoes. Very light weight. Comfortable. Lots of toe room but fits comfortable in heel. Not good for rocky areas.

Brands I'd also recommend: New Balance Minimus Trail

Sheila R

from Denver, PA

I have had these sneakers for several months and love them. I wear them to Zumba classes and for weightlifting and they work perfectly! Very light, comfy with good traction. They fit snug, so order up a half-size if that bothers you.

Anonymous

Shoe runs a full size small. the other reviews said 1/2 size so I ordered a 1/2 size up and it was still too small. Otherwise the shoe is great.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike ZOOM

Charlotte K

from Muscatine, IA

These are a very light weight slip on. Comfortable once they are on but I found them difficult to get on.

Anonymous

from Indianapolis, IN

This shoe is the only acceptable "minimal shoe" replacement for my Vibram Five Fingers that I have found. I needed a shoe that looked more like a shoe to wear to work, but I've hated all the other minimal shoes I've tried, including Merrell Pure Glove, Nike Free, New Balance Minima and Puma Faas. I was so happy to find the Hattori, which embodies most of the traits I demand of a truly minimal shoe: no arch support, zero heel drop, lightweight, conforming to the foot, very flexible sole, and allowing plenty of rooms for the toes to spread and move freely. They're also less expensive than some of the alternatives I didn't try because of the price (eg: VivoBarefoot). They look sharp, too- the laceless design is appropriate for slightly more dressy situations, although I don't understand the lame color scheme options for women. My only quibbles are as follows: (a) The soles are thicker and squishier than I'd like in a minimal shoe, but they are very porous and bendable, so you still get a lot of that barefoot feel, and (b) I developed horrific blisters on the backs of my ankles on Day 1 of wearing them. The shoes fit very well, but despite being intended to be worn without socks, the way they are designed rubs the back of my foot. Hopefully my feet will toughen up so I can keep wearing them this way. Otherwise, they are super comfortable. I'm on my feet all day and have no soreness at the end of the day.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram

Anonymous

from Beach area Southern California

I use these shoes for casual wear and for running. They took a little while to adjust to the flat feeling while running. The shoe neck where the foot enters the shoe is snug and takes a little work. I do like my Hattori.

Ann

The shoes are really lightweight and easy to run in. Also, while running, I don't feel that my feet are being suffocated, so it's definitely high up there in terms of comfort.

Allie S

from Salt Lake City, UT

This is a great shoe -- probably one of the best pairs of running shoes I have ever owned, and that's saying a lot (I go through about 10 pairs of running shoes a year). So far I have put 73 miles on the shoes in about 3 weeks. They feel great and the ride is very smooth. They are super lightweight and fit snugly to my feet (I don't wear socks with them). I ordered a size 8, which is my normal running shoe size, and I haven't experienced any problems with them feeling too small (I think they are designed to be snug, almost like a sock). I really like the fact that they are laceless, and they look pretty darn cool as well. I have run over all types of terrain -- grass, wood chips, dirt, mud, water and asphalt. They have held up really well and they dry quickly when they get wet (they are also really easy to clean). If you are looking for a minimalist shoe, I would say this one is the best on the market right now. I would compare them to the Vibram Five Fingers, but with a better overall design and more comfortable fit (those individual toe compartments can be tricky if you have funky runner's toes like I do). The only concern is the shoe's life -- I usually can put 500-700 miles on a shoe, but I imagine these will "blow out" around 300. Time will tell.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike Free, Saucony Type A4, Saucony Kinvaras, Vibram Five Fingers, Altra

Anonymous

from VIrginia Beach, VA

I am a backpacker, so this review is written from that perspective. This shoe will make a fantastic three season, most-surfaces camp shoe! The combined weight about eight ounces, and an unstructured upper that allows shoes to be squeezed into any corner your backpack has left. The shoe has just enough sole to protect your feet. And they are flattering! Nice bonus!

Holly T

from Massachusetts

This is my 2nd minimalist shoe (1st the NB nimbus). More of a leap than I thought it was going to be, so may not be the best starter minimalist shoe. Or perhaps consider very slowly integrating this in. I was hoping a sock could be avoided but not the case. Hope they are thinking about this for future models. They haven't given a lot of thought to finishing the interior to assure no rub points and seams. Definitely go a full size larger - seriously. Overall, exactly what it purports -- a super lightweight and flat shoe. Beginners show some caution. Love all the color choices!

Brands I'd also recommend: NB Nimbus

Natalie B

from Spokane, Wa

I really like this shoe for under 3 mile runs, past that my knees get sore. The minimalist design helps increase foot strength which helps with running and jumping. If you want a shoe perfect for a sport like crossfit, I recommend this one. However, I feel that they will not last me more than 4 months so I am not sure if I would buy them again. Also they don't breathe, so I recommend socks.

Brands I'd also recommend: Under Armour, Nike, Saucony.

Anonymous

from Phoenix, Arizona

Love these running shoes! They do run a half size small so be sure to order up a half size. If you've never run in minimalist shoes, be sure to slowly ease into your normal running routine to avoid muscle and foot pain.

Anonymous

from Sacramento

I was trying this shoe out to see how they compare with my favorite running shoes: Nike Free Run. They are very light, almost like a thin slipper with a rubber sole. So they do definitely give you that barefoot experience, I'm still not sure about them. They are a little hard to get on. The back leather tab rubs the heel just a bit, as do my pinky toes against the side, and I ordered up a half size. I would have needed to order up a full size to wear socks with these. That said, I have run a couple 60 minute runs, and have had no problems, plus I dig feeling like I'm going barefoot. I think I still prefer the Nike Free Runs though for the added cushioning around the ankle. Also, these shoes kind of remind me of clown shoes on my feet. Ha! They are fun, but I wouldn't order again.

Anonymous

Fits like a slipper or aqua sock. Very comfortable, and for as low profile (barefoot running style) as it is, pretty supportive. It runs a little small; I probably should have ordered a half size up. I am usually a size 8. Despite this, because of how stretchy the shoe is, the half shoe size difference really doesn't impact my workouts.

Adi

from United States

No complaints. It was comfy enough but I found a size larger than my street shoes to be a little tight. So sending them back. So if you're a 7 in street shoes, order 8.5 for these.

Anonymous

from NYC

I love these. I use them for indoor exercise. I wear 7.5, first ordered an 8, and returned those for 8.5. They seem like they will come apart, but the material is quite strong.

Amy T

from Lapeer, MI

I bought these looking for help with plantar fasciitis. I have been wearing new balance minimus and able to run in them with less pain than Brooks Ravennas. I was really taken by these shoes but they ended up not working out for me. I wear a 9 1/2 and ordered a 9 1/2 in this shoe. My toe was a bit too close to the front for my liking. So I tried the 10 and it just got too big. They do have an adjustable velcro strap in the rear of the shoe, but I just couldn't get it to work for me. Very comfortable shoe otherwise in regards to the footbed.

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Phoebe H

from Virginia Beach, VA

These are lightweight and flexible but nearly impossible to get on with socks (and not easy without socks!). The opening just isn't big enough so I am returning them, rather than fight with them every time I want to wear them. I got some Skechers go run shoes instead, they are great!