Product Description
The Virrata is a super tough trainer with a light and flexible design that allows the foot to flow quite naturally. Built on a 0mm offset, the Virrata provides plenty of cushioning and protection from the road. The XT-900 outsole has a triangular lug design that ensures traction on a variety of surfaces in classic Saucony minimalist fashion. Available in Citron / Dark Blue.
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Product Details
- Size: 10.5 D(M) US
- Color: Citron/Blue
- Brand: Saucony
- Model: Virrata-M
- Fabric type: Synthetic/Nylon
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
From the Manufacturer
Saucony is among the most respected names in running shoes. We offer a wide range of running and walking shoes, each with the Saucony trademark fit, feel and performance. We've spent years studying the biomechanics of top athletes. Our goal? To develop creatively engineered systems that maximize your performance in your specific activity, allowing you to focus on the activity instead of the equipment. From our studies have come many innovative Saucony concepts. Advanced technologies-like Grid, the first sole-based stability and cushioning system--provide an advantage to athletes of all types.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By Bacci
As a minimalist marathoner who keeps switching between Five Fingers, Hattori (most
After a week of running in them I can't say they're a clear winner however, I feel the sole is too thick (i.e. soft) and would have preferred a ground feel that's more similar to the firmer feeling grid type A5 (which has a 12-16mm sole compared to 18mm end-to-end on Virrata). I also don't like the goofy (thump-y, a bit like gymnastic shoes) sound the soles makes on hard even surfaces, which Hattori owners will recognize. Durability of the upper mesh has been the biggest issue I've had with Kinvaras, not sure if the Virrata's 2-mesh design will be any better. It does feel more breathable and airy than the Kinvara's and certainly the Hattori's.
The difference between 4mm (Kinvara) and 0mm (Virrata) heel-to-toe drop is immediately noticeable feeling more natural, but I could also feel my calves getting tired at the end of a 21mi long run. Not sure what I prefer for those type of runs yet.
In short I think it's great to see Saucony continue to release minimalistic shoes in general and fill the gap between Hattori and Kinvara specifically, but the Virrata is too soft and cushiony for me. I would have preferred a beefed up version of the Hattori. Considering the commercial success of similar shoes to the Virrata (like Newton's MV2), I'm sure many others will disagree though.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Goshea
If you love zero drop but always wanted some cushion and not feel the road so much, this is the perfect shoe. Very confortable and breathable. Toe box could have been wider and I had to order a size 1/2 bigger than my usual Merrell (sp?). The other review is probably more spot on if you want to feel the road as a minimalist but if you are a zero drop person, you will love this shoe.
The only other shoes I can compare it to with minimalist is Merrell Road Glove and Bare Access.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By Pokerbluff
This is a very light weight shoe. It is also a zero lift shoe. The upper is very soft. Will it hold up. I do not know but it is nice at the start at least. I do not like the fact that the sole wears too fast. The breathablity is very good. I have high arches. The arches are not enough for me. I am not sure how I will do with that.
It is different than any shoe you have run in. When you start out it seems old. It is so slow an flat. It is a light weight shoes though. After you have been going a while you will notice you are going faster. You will feel it strong in your upper thighs. The support is very good so you will not feel the road like most barefoot shoes. It does not look like a zero level shoe to me as far as the looks. It does kind of feel like one though. I have not tried this shoe on a long run and not sure if it is wise to. I like this shoe more than any that I have seen. I can not really say why I like it so much. I saw a pair in a store and just had to have them. I have never lost the love affair. I will update later if there are any big changes.
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