Saucony

Viratta 1

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

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Release
2025

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Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Value

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 74% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 64% of shoes

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Durability

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 49% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Ranks above 41% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2025
2025
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (77%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (41%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (49%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (64%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (74%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

mshepard · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

0 mm drop. Lightweight. Lots of forefoot cushion. Good for training and racing. My only complaint is that the "lug" design collects gravel when running on dirt/gravel. Excellent grip on pavement.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5