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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Saucony Virrata 2 Review}}
The Virrata is a light weight, minimal drop shoe with a nicely flexible sole at a reasonable cost. I've been impressed with the level of comfort the Virrata provides, and I highly recommend it. It is similar to the slightly better but more expensive [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] , the discontinued [[Mizuno Cursoris]] and the more expensive [[Altra Torin]]. (Note the Virrata 2 is virtually identical to the original Virrata.) {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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=Characteristics=
* '''Why you'd buy it'''. The Virrata is a nicely cushioned, lightweight shoe. Overall, I prefer the [[Mizuno Cursoris]] and the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]], but the Virrata is easier to get hold of and quite a bit cheaper.* '''Cushioning'''. The Virrata is moderately soft; not as soft a Minimax Maximalist shoe, but it's quite comfortable for long distances.
* '''Drop'''. The Virrata is a zero-drop shoe. The Virrata tapers gently from the ball of the foot to the front and the rear of the midsole is very slightly cut away. There is a rise under the arch and the ball of the foot is cupped.
* '''Structure'''. This shoe uses single density of foam.
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
* [[Mizuno Cursoris]] is similar, but the Cursoris foam is a lot softer, and the Cursoris has one of the best toe boxes of any shoe I've tried.
* [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] is also softer than the Virrata, but it's also not as hard wearing. The Altra is a better shape than the Virrata.
* [[Adidas Energy Boost]] is another light weight, softly cushioned shoe, though not as light weight as the Virrata. The Boost has a much higher heel which I believe can increase the risk of excessive heel strike, but it has impressive longevity.
* [[Altra Torin]] is so similar that when I wore a Virrata on one foot and a Torin on the other I found I could feel only minor differences in the sole. However, as the two shoes age the Virrata becomes a little softer, but the Torin does not.
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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