I think most people are ultimately going to run in something of a middle ground. Think DS trainer or Mizuno Musha.
In our society we are always looking for "the secret". Minimalist shoes are the latest craze. Listen to what the minimalist are saying: "our shoes will make you faster, stronger and more healthy". Haven't we heard this before on some late night infomercial for fish oil? Once people realize that minimal trainers are not a panacea, they will all ditch their five fingers and flock back to "normal" trainers that everyone has been using for years.