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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Best Running Shoe Reviews – Saucony VirrataReview}}

The [http://www.roadrunnersportszappos.com/rrs/products/SCN1038/ saucony-virrata Virrata] feels almost identical is a light weight, minimal drop shoe with a nicely flexible sole. 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 TorinOne2| Altra One2]], the discontinued [[Mizuno Cursoris]] and when I wore one on either foot I found I could feel only minor differences in the solemore expensive [[Altra Torin]].=Characteristics=* '''Why you'd buy it'''. The Virrata is a nicely cushioned, lightweight shoe. HoweverOverall, as I prefer the [[Mizuno Cursoris]] and the two shoes age [[Altra One2| Altra One2]], but the Virrata becomes is easier to get hold of and cheaper.* '''Cushioning'''. The Virrata is moderately soft; not as soft a little softerMinimax shoe, but it's quite comfortable for long distances.* '''Drop'''. The drop is only 4mm, which is close enough to zero drop that it makes little difference. The Virrata tapers gently from the Torin does notball 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.* '''Flexibility'''. The TorinVirrata is a nicely flexible due to the grooves in the bottom of the midsole.* '''Outsole'''s . There is almost no outsole, just some small patches under the big toe box and rear of the shoe. Most of the bottom of the shoe is like most other shoes and exposed foam, which reduces weight at the expense of longevity. * '''Shape'''. The Virrata is way too smallthe classic shape that does not match the human foot, but and narrows excessively in the toe box. I found that I had to [[Shoe Modifications| cutting cut the toe box open mostly solves the problem]]to prevent toe problems.* '''Upper'''. The upper is reasonably thin, and while it's not flexible, it's quite comfortable and hard wearing. The upper has excellent padding around the ankle opening.* '''Tongue'''. The Virrata is a nice hybrid between a classic tongue and a "sock style" tongue. I found that it behaves like a normal tongue other than staying in place much better, which is excellent. The tongue has good padding.* '''Lacing'''. The flat laces work well and remained tied. * '''Heel counter'''. The heel counter is quite strong, and comes as far up the back of the heel as is normal for running shoe.=Comparisons=Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.* [[Mizuno Cursoris]] is similar, but the Cursoris foam is a lot softer, and while the Cursoris has one of the best toe boxes of any shoe I've tried.* [[Altra One2| Altra One²]] 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 good 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 shoes I found I could feel only minor differences in this categorythe sole. However, it's also quite as the two shoes age the Virrata becomes a bit cheaperlittle softer, but the Torin does not.