Shoe review-Saucony Virrata

I got a pair of Saucony Virrata running shoes for Christmas this year. I have always liked Saucony running shoes and they are the only brand that I am using right now. 

The Virrata is the lightest and most flexible training shoe that Saucony offers. At a size 9 for men it weighs in at 6.5 oz.. It has a 0 mm heel-to-toe offset that classifies it as a neutral running shoe. The upper on the shoe is mesh so it makes it breathable when you are logging the miles. The midsole of the shoe is a lightweight foam that provides good cushioning while still being lightweight. The outsole of the shoe is a durable rubber that provides traction for running on terrain other than cement.

I have worn my Virratas on a couple of runs so far and I am very pleased with them. They are the lightest shoe that I have ever worn. Still, they feel like they have enough cushioning so I won't have any injuries while running in them. I recommend these shoes for any runner who would like a lightweight shoe that will keep you injury-free. 

This is the link to the webpage for the Virrata. http://www.saucony.com/store/SiteController/saucony/mensvirrata/4-111920/catId/cat10004/stockNumber/20175-1/skuId/***4********20175-1*M090/subCatId/cat1220399/showDefaultOption/true/productdetails

Shin splints. We all get them at one point, and they suck monkey butt. Check out this website here. Be sure to focus on the treatment part of the webpage. I agree very strongly with this article. When I had shin splints my freshman year of track, i found that the most effective way to relieve the pain was to basically suck it up and run through them. Eventually the pain will fade.

Another thing to look at is the prevention section. Take a peak at the emphasis on how much the shoe you wear can effect shin splints. Also notice the excerpt on barefoot running, and maybe take a look back at my previous post about barefoot running, and maybe consider join the barefoot nation.....hint hint......