Here's my review of the Saucony Hattori:

POSITIVE:

- Excellent as daily trainer, including for longer distances (13mi+) on concrete.
- EVA+, aided by the harder rubber under the ball of the foot, is turning out to be more durable than I anticipated: I estimate the Hattori have a 600mi lifespan on my feet
- Saucony Hattori is faster in races compared to VFF Bikila LS due to more padding (esp. going fast on moderate/steep downhill) while still weighing less than the Bikila LS.
- Upper is surprisingly more durable compared to Kinvara, perhaps it's the small strip of transparent plastic that keeps my big toe from piercing the mesh (NB I do trim my toe nails often)

NEGATIVE:

- Can't wear without socks due to chafing, which I have no problem with in Bikila LS.
- Feet can get rather hot in them on warm days
- Racing chip or foot pod has to be attached to the back strap
- Price: Less shoe should be less $$$
- LC version looks and feels slightly roomier and better

Conclusion:
Some will argue that the Saucony Hattoris have too much padding for a minimalistic shoe, but shoes with little or almost no padding (e.g. VFF) in my experience result in slowing down on many non-concrete surfaces, steep downhill, ... which makes them less suited for racing and tempo runs.
I think the most important part of a minimalistic shoe are a zero heel-to-toe drop and being ultra light weight.
Like all minimalistic shoes, they will obviously not work for every minimalistic runner, but I would certainly advise to try out a pair esp. now the price is starting to drop.
This is a great start by Saucony in the minimalistic range, I hope there will be a Hattori 2.0