Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.3 oz · 18/18mm stack · zero-drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Virrata replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Virrata 2 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Value and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 17 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Virrata product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
91 High
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“Light, non-bulky (way too rare these days), and low/zero drop, but well-cushioned.”
“Provides an experience reminiscent of running barefoot, while still providing surprisingly much cushioning.”
“Feels great and is zero drop, bringing the best value for a speed/tempo shoe.”
“Fits the bill perfectly and is cheap, cheap, cheap!”
“Love the zero drop and without the thick padding that other zero drop shoes have.”
“Once you start a run you don't even notice they are there.”
“Light, firm ride works for forefoot to midfoot strike.”
“Flexible, fast but also nicely cushioned.”
“Sole/midsole seems to wear out pretty quickly.”
“Racing flat with better cushion. Great for forefoot strikers.”
“Great, flexible, comfortable, zero-drop, lightweight shoe.”
“New model is more stiff and provides more stability, something not that fond of.”
“Wears very fast.”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Virrata, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
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Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
sgregoryhatch · Feb 13, 2018
25 mpw came from the Saucony Kinvara 3
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 15, 2015
30 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 4
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 9, 2015
80 mpw came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 14, 2015
12 mpw training for a half marathon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 4
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