Comments: These shoes are magic on my feet. If you're a runner who enjoys the kinvara series and runs in the midfoot area, buy these. They are the same thing, but lighter and cushioned in the midfoot. I had to buy a size 9 in mens when I'm usually a size 8.5 in Men's kinvara. But check the shoefitter just in case! I ran in the Brooks Pureconnect which were also good, but I felt the ground too much. The Viratta is for midfoot strikers who want some of that cushion for minimal running. Love it!
From: Nathan, Oregon, USA
Comments: Let me start off by saying phenomenal shoe! it is a perfect blend of a trainer, tempo shoe, and speedwork shoe. Very lightweight, super flexible and cushioned responsive ride like the kinvara but not overly mushy. The toe box has plenty of width to allow toes to splay and the upper is nice and breathable. Overall this is an awesome zero drop shoe that doesn't destroy you legs...take note new balance!
From: Scott
Comments: Amazing shoe. As a Vibram Five Finger runner for over a year (completing one half marathon in them) I needed something that was more comfortable on my feet and would allow me to push to full marathon distance, while sustaining the zero-drop feel and maintaining a minimalist form of running. This shoe was the answer to all my requests. Now I'm easily able to push past the 13.1 mark and have achieved a new PR in these shoes!
From: Noah, Clovis, CA, USA
Comments: Didnt even have 60 miles on these shoes. Left ankle loophole tore while lacing up. Maybe a defective shoe? Who knows. Returned for a store credit to buy the Kinvara 3s. Better and reliable shoe. I do have to say RunningWarehouse.com provided excellent customer service when it came time to return these so-so shoes. Oh, almost forgot, they run a little bigger for the Saucony brand.
From: Akron, OH
Comments: I just ran a 50k in the Virrata. Surface included sand, gravel, and rocks. The shoes came through in fine shape: no signs of wear and very comfortable.
From: James, Provo, UT, USA
Comments: Been using the Puma Faas 300, the Mizuno Musha, the Nike LT occasionally (super narrow), and the Kinvara 3. The Kinvara was on my feet the most, until the Virrata. I was apprehensive of the thick midsole - like the Kinvara - but this shoe is very responsive. Not super soft, just a responsive ride. Since I've always been a mid-foot striker, I have had no problem adjusting to the shoe. Nicely done, Saucony. Before the Kinvara, it was 20+ years since I was in a Saucony; and they still offer the wider forefoot in models like the Kinvara and Virrata.
From: Ted, VA
Comments: I have been using only Saucony shoes for the better part of two years. I loved the Kinvara 2, but wanted something more minimal. So I moved to the Type A5, which is a great shoe, but I started having foot problems (arches, toes), so I went back to the Kinvara. The Virrata feels like a Type A5 with the cushioning of a Kinvara. They fit like a glove (great minimalist upper) and feel great on my feet. So far, two thumbs up!
From: Steve, East Marion, NY, USA
Comments: Before I talk about the Virrata let me mention a little about the types of shoes that tend to work best for me. I am a huge Saucony fan and have run exclusively in the Kinvara for the past 3 years. The Kinvara was the best running shoe I have ever worn. It was light, cushioned just enough, and approaching the minimalist end of the shoe spectrum. One of my biggest complaints about the Kinvara was the 4mm drop so when I heard about the Virrata I was ecstatic to learn saucony was putting out something similar to the Kinvara but had a 0 drop midsole. I have run in the Viratta for almost 2 weeks now and let me say I love the shoe. They run true to size and have been amazing. They take a little getting used to but have been well worth it. i would strongly recommend to this shoe to anyone who is leaning towards a more minimalist shoe but not willing to take the plunge to barefoot running. I have tried barefoot running in the past (Vivo Barefoot Evo) with mixed results. Barefoot running helped me to really develop the muscles in my lower legs and feet but caused 2 stress fractures in my feet. Try the Viratta! I really think Saucony has found a winner with this shoe. It will help you develop muscles in your legs that traditional trainers overlook.
From: Scott, Edison, NJ
Comments: Recommend this shoe. Got the chance to wear test this shoe and actually ran a marathon in it as well. Held up great and offered tons of support/cushion for a lightweight shoe.
From: Anonymous
