Saucony

Virrata 1

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (88/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.7 oz
Release
2013
Stack Height
17mm heel - 17mm toe

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (88/100)

Better than about 81% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 81% of shoes.

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Overall

Above average (88/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 81% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (98/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Comfort

Exceptional (98/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (90/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (90/100)

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Ranks above 81% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (72/100)

Rank

Ranks above 37% of shoes

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Durability

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Durability ranking

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

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Ranks above 1% of shoes

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0/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 81% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (88/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 81% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

81%

Saucony

Better than 71% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

71%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Best value
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.7 oz M
6.5 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
17/17mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2013
2016
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (81%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (97%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (81%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (37%)
Below average (22%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (98%) Best value
Excellent (96%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

14 reader ratings

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Reader review

JustGuessing · Apr 6, 2015

4/5

Overall

Love them for easy running, they feel light but cushy, with good forefoot cushioning, something that is not easy to find. However I seem to need a little more shoe for very long runs, and prefer more stiffness for intervals
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

something979 · Apr 5, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Pacerace7X · Apr 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

I like this shoe along with Kinvara 5's because both are very comfortable and they fit me as my overall running character. I don't get injuries as much as my legs and my body have responded positively to these set of shoes, despite all the hype about minimalist running shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Phillypharm · Apr 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

Switched from the Saucony Kinvaras (over 4000 miles logged on those shoes) to the Virratas. They are more flexible than the Virratas. Have put in about 2000 miles of training and various races from 5k-HM. Fast shoes for 5Ks (for non-spikes) and good up to HM. I've done 16/17 milers in them, but would definitely shoes them the next time I run a full.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

gjgletsrun · Apr 3, 2015

5/5

Overall

Great for racing and distance. Forefoot may not be stiff enough for some.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5