Viera didn't blow up as big as we all thought.

[BHolland]

Perhaps you missed it, but they actually made around 540 pieces of headgear available for viera and Hrothgar. This wasn't planned. The development team actually did it in their free time behind Yoshi P's back. From the sound of it, they only plan to add more as time goes on. Headgear isn't as lacking as people like to believe.

Source?
10char

[Clover_Blake]

I admit I used to be expectant about Vieras. However, I didn't feel much love for them when they released their first teaser video. I don't know, somehow they didn't fit the magical, exotic, and beautiful image I had in my mind.

Seeing their character creation in detail didn't help to change my mind; rather, it only confirmed that I wasn't really a fan.

I still made one because making characters is my life, but um, somehow I'm not in a hurry or eager to start playing her.

[xxvaynxx]

Popularity Tiers Female (Top 5):

1: Miqote
2: AuRa
3: Viera
4: midlanders
5: Highlanders

This seems about right honestly, though take away highlander and replace with lalafell.

Highlander,Elezen and roe are about the least played race.
Most because they're((Not to offend anybody that play them)) not attractive to major of players and among other things.

[Ariase]

The only reason I went back to being a smol Au Ra was because Viera can't use the new Great Lengths hairstyle.

[Insertcoins]

I will always be a miqo jones. But it is nice seeing bunnies and lion bros now. Now I have more anime animal friends to stare at. but they still pat me T.T I also see them abit everywhere.. but I think most will stay who they are... cause they aren't the best atm.

[Tabmow]

slutty rabbits all over my server,the 15 year olds are out in force.

[Conando]

plenty of reason for them not to be
wait for new toy syndrome to run its course

Didn't people say this about Au Ra?

[Arngrim_Greyashe]

Source?
10char

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/389675

At the bottom under the pictures. From Yoshi P himself.

[SachiBear]

I think it’s mostly because they are significantly taller than the races most people play as. They also don’t have any of the hairstyles people bought/earned in game, and I know that was a big thing for some. I love my Viera though and I don’t think I’ll ditch the height, elegance and high heels for Au Ra ever again.

[Tabmow]

I think you're seriously exaggerating. All the Viera I've seen in ShB zones were dressed just like everyone else. There's no need to lie.

Actually you are the one in denial,thats like 90% of the veira i see.all glamoured in their starting gear (or lack there of)

worst mistake yoshi p has made since taking over after 1.0. feels like a cheap korean mmo now. >.<