Maximilism versus minimalism

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Hoka has created quite a stir and certainly has made an impact with their "maximalist" shoes. I've noticed however, that so far the other shoe companies don't seem to have jumped onto this bandwagon the way they did with the "minimalist" one. New Balance has that one "foam" shoe, I can never keep their numbers straight so I'm not sure what to call it, that's not unlike Hokas, but aside from that I don't see much response from the other companies. If that's the case I'm a little surprised. Are there similar shoes from the big companies that I've just missed?

At this point not much to compare.

Minimalism is all but dead, the few small brands that have hung on with have beefed up midsoles to gain back what few customers the have.

Fat shoes as Hoka will slim down, note the recent statements by the brand. Yes they will continue to see their core fat styles lead the category, other brands all have something in the works, running shoes companies jump on fads just like fashion companies. This fad will stay around and become a part of the running shoe culture. Think trail shoes before their intro, boom and a settled part of the running shoe category now.

Racing flats have and always will be our sports minimalist shoes, but as we all know you cannot train in them daily, painful learning experience by many in the minimalist craze.

Brands cannot say their shoes will cure you from your injuries, note the lawsuits of recent. There is zero data that shows thick midsoles are "better" outside the word of mouth from runners.

Everyone has to find what works for them. I can't go minimalist- I'd get injured- believe me, I've tried.

When I started running EVERYTHING was minimalist, only they didn't call it that, they called them running shoes.

Maximalist would be too much for me. I wear custom orthotics and really love the Brooks Ravena's and The Pegasus 32's are great (for me).

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Okay, "profit" for a running blog is pretty much not a thing, but I think my point is made anyway.

I like how this author explains a few things.

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-shed/edge/The-Running-Shoe-Revolution-Is-Here.html

Personally, I love wearing Hoka Cliftons when I run on the road. If I run on a trail or track, I'll use a "regular" shoe as I don't need that much cushioning, but damn I feel great now after running on pavement with that sort of protection. Anyone who actually tries running in them for a week or so will tell you the same thing. You can't understand Hokas by running around the parking lot at the shoe store, you have to run some miles in them. It makes perfect sense. The whole point of a shoe for running on pavement is to provide protection from shock, etc, and the Hokas do a great job of that.

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HRE wrote:

Hoka has created quite a stir and certainly has made an impact with their "maximalist" shoes. I've noticed however, that so far the other shoe companies don't seem to have jumped onto this bandwagon the way they did with the "minimalist" one. New Balance has that one "foam" shoe, I can never keep their numbers straight so I'm not sure what to call it, that's not unlike Hokas, but aside from that I don't see much response from the other companies. If that's the case I'm a little surprised. Are there similar shoes from the big companies that I've just missed?

Brooks Transcend

Asics 33-M

Skechers GoRun Ultra

Altra Olympus (might not be a "big" company, but still...)

Many well-known models, like Saucony Kinvara 5 have more and softer cushioning than previous versions.