Saucony

Virrata 2

Virrata 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (89/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.7 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$90
Stack Height
18mm heel - 18mm toe

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (89/100)

Better than about 84% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 84% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (89/100)

Rank

Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (99/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Ranks above >99% of shoes

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Cushioning

Excellent (92/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Excellent (92/100)

Rank

Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (85/100)

Appearance ranking

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Above average (85/100)

Rank

Ranks above 74% of shoes

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Durability

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Durability ranking

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

Rank

Ranks above <1% of shoes

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33%

5/15

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 84% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (89/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 84% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

84%

Saucony

Better than 74% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

74%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% 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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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
18/18mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2014
2016
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$90
$90
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (84%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (79%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (87%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (<1%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (74%)
Below average (22%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (>99%) Best value
Excellent (96%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

17 reader ratings

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favorite shoe ever

sgregoryhatch · Feb 13, 2018

5/5

Overall

loved this shoe hate the fact that Saucony stopped making them. bought every pair I could find and are still wearing them.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 15, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 9, 2015

5/5

Overall

I absolutely love everything about it.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 14, 2015

5/5

Overall

Really great, flexible, comfortable, zero-drop, lightweight shoe. I use it for speedwork and racing. Ran a half marathon in the shoe a couple of days ago and had no injuries or concerns. Great for a forefoot striker/minimalist runner.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015

5/5

Overall

At only $40, it feels great and is zero drop, bringing the best value for a speed/tempo shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5