4/5
Overall
JustGuessing · Apr 6, 2015
40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 2
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Saucony Virrata 1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.7 oz (men's) · 17/17mm stack · zero-drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Virrata 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Virrata 1 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 14 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Virrata product line.
Excellent
Confidence
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Confidence
89 High
Based on
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- Brand rating
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Feel light but cushy, with good forefoot cushioning.”
“Footbed wearing out before anything else on the shoe.”
“Shoe wears quick, but cost is reasonable.”
“Light shoe, but has some cushion for heel and forefoot.”
“My legs and body have responded positively to these shoes.”
“Forefoot may not be stiff enough for some.”
“Fast shoes for 5Ks and good up to HM.”
“Need a little more shoe for very long runs.”
“Great for racing and distance.”
“Would definitely skip them for a full marathon.”
“Prefer more stiffness for intervals.”
“Very comfortable and fit my overall running character.”
Prefer this shoe over another
67% 6/9
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers call it comfortable and light, with cushioning under both heel and forefoot.
- At 6.7 oz, reviewers use it for tempo runs and racing.
- Four reviewers come to it from a Saucony Kinvara and rate this shoe better.
Cons
- Durability is the weakest part of its record, averaging 3.5 out of 5 across fourteen reviews.
- One reviewer has the insole wear out before the rest of the shoe.
- Two reviewers want a stiffer forefoot, one of them for intervals and long runs.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Virrata
Each dot is one version of the Virrata, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 6.7 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2013
- Stack
- 17/17mm
- Drop
- 0mm
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
something979 · Apr 5, 2015
65 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Pacerace7X · Apr 4, 2015
90 mpw came from the Saucony Kinvara 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Phillypharm · Apr 4, 2015
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 4
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
gjgletsrun · Apr 3, 2015
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Skechers Go Bionic 1
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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