TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon First Run Review

The TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon is the first foray into performance-running by the New York-based sporting goods brand. TYR built its reputation for high-quality gear first in swim, then transitioned into the gym and CrossFit space. They're now entering running with the Valkyrie Elite Carbon, a carbon-plated 100% PEBA foam racer designed for former athletes who converted to running. To see if the shoe could really run, I took it out for a 22 mile workout. Here are my thoughts on how it performed and who it's best for.
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Overview
6:04 - Weigh In
7:23 - Stability Features
8:10 - Pre-Run Prep
9:23 - My Plan for the Run
10:46 - Initial Fit & Feel
14:20 - First Run
17:00 - Run Recovery
19:27 - Post-Run Thoughts
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[@GriffRunning]

7 minute relaxed is insane. I wish I could sprint that fast.

[@mrgroundhog9790]

Excited on this one, love seeing new racing shoes come onto the market. Thanks for the review.

[@LeaMarie214]

Everything from TYR is awesome. Can’t wait to try these

[@DaveRuns13.1]

I love how much lovr YOWANA is receiving from these running brands!

[@ethanlavoie4166]

Great review as always! Always loved their stuff for swimming interesting to see them branch out and with a more niche product. For pants I’m normally in tights but I picked up the Bandit soft speed track pants for this winter and I really like them. They arn’t joggers but I really like the material and pockets and they work really well either on their own or layered over tights when it’s

[@jeffe.3453]

I've used several carbon plated shoes currently and in the past and the way you describe who this shoe is made for the more I feel like it's for me. Thanks for the review, think you're one of the first to do an on feet review.

[@noeidee924]

I would love to try this. Plated shoes with some stability features

[@guysmith9353]

You always come correct! I love your channel!

[@supwell]

thanks guy! 🙌🏽

[@julius1972100]

TYR is not a small company.. They are huge when it comes to swimming.. Their products are of excellent quality to price ratio.. Nice to see them trying their luck in making running shoes👍👍

[@largeeddie]

Thanks for the great review! Being that enthusiastic about it after a hard 22 mile first run really says a lot. I've seen the TYR brand on triathlete suits and that's all I know about it, but clearly they know how to develop and present products. It's a great looking shoe that seems to check the boxes, and as you said, not messing up anything is half the battle. Looking forward to seeing if you continue running in it and liking it as much.

[@supwell]

thanks! and yeah i am super impressed - i'm planning to do another workout in it soon testing different pace ranges and will give another update

[@brokenfreddy1262]

Nice review..always good to see some new players on the block..guys with vision and can think out of the discount store mentality..will be interesting watching how it holds up in the full lifetime of the shoe..

[@supwell]

Agreed! The product designer I met for this shoe came from adidas, so they definitely have the best and brightest working in their run division. And I'll keep you posted on durability

[@mateuszmrowiec4265]

C&A running pants are fire! Price to quality is just insane. 😊

[@kalvin.]

The super shoes are coming in hot!! Would love a Rebellion Pro/2 review also!

[@supwell]

yessir stay tuned!

[@samuelrice7684]

Was this video made for me lol?! Followed up huge on my interest in this shoe after seeing the TRE video you did. Happy to just get this review from you and hopefully you can get a link or at least a referral link to support the channel. Will be in standby for that potential deal! 🔥🔥🔥

[@supwell]

Ayy of course! And I emailed them earlier today so stay tuned 💪🏽

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

Nice review 🎉

[@BiDiNFitness]

Nice! Maybe a hit for the triathlon boys and gals!

[@pranayama-running-Jendrik]

I know that brand TYR out of the CrossFit realm 🔥 Seems to be pretty good 👍 Maybe it won’t be able to beat the Nike racer shoes but here we go 🙌😃

[@jcool10]

Hey Yowana, looove your vids man. Hope you can release a 100 mile update of this in the future!! Interested also to hear your thoughts on how you think it compares to the Salomon SLab Spectur, which is marketed for slower racers.

[@supwell]

thank you! and yes i'll definitely be doing more mileage updates on this one. hoping to get the slab spectur at some point this year as well

[@geoffb2900]

My Favorite Winter Jogging Pant is the Path Projects Killam PX Pant, which I've used for almost every run this winter here in New England. They're super comfortable and their six pockets easily hold everything I need for long winter runs. I use them with the Path Projects Lynx PD 3" Base Liner or, when it's really cold outside, Patagonia Capilene Bottoms. The $98 price, while not cheap, is competitive and I much prefer the Killam to offerings from Janji, Lululemon, New Balance, and Wolaco.

[@supwell]

Thanks for the tip - I will look into those

[@dreamingofdreamcatcher6820]

Excellent detailed review. Wow, 22 mile run for a first run test. Nice work. Looks like a marathon shoe I'd be very interested in purchasing. I'm always scratching my head how brands that have been in the running game for so long can get uppers and other details so wrong (and laces!) yet a new player like TYR can get it right straight off the bat. It really shouldn't be that hard. Hopefully, it becomes available in Australia and a competitive price. I'm more interested in this shoe than the NB and Brooks marathon shoes.

[@supwell]

Thanks! And yeah they did a great job making a simple but high performing shoe - I'm asking them about their international plans and will let you know what I hear

[@dreamingofdreamcatcher6820]

@@supwell Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@MiracleWarriors]

I totally agree with the idea behind these shoes and also because we , average runners, can't run too fast as those pro athletes, but we could run for longer if these super shoes had more stability ! Not everyone will be feather weight or that will have a perfect and neutral gate when running to fully get the benefits of these super narrow and unstable super shoes . Some runners, like myself, want more bouncy shoes to run faster and break a PB, but for that, the trade-off can't be waisting evergy trying to balance our equilibrium running in "high heels" ...

[@nikokiko47]

For running pants, hands down the best I've had is the SOAR trousers, and I've tried pants from Tracksmith, District Vision, ON, Lululemon, New Balance, Reigning Champ and more

[@supwell]

nice i will check those out!

[@danrod305]

The lacrosse bit was hilarious, keep throwing in some creativity! Pretty brave to do all that lateral movement on a carbon-plated racer 😂

[@supwell]

Hahaha I appreciate it. And yeah I didn't even think about the potential ankle twisting involved 😂 guess it's a good show of the shoe's stability!

[@handongistoocute9709]

I liked it too! To be that young and full of energy. Bygone days for me. If I did that, I couldn't do the run! It is one or the other, not both. Well done!

[@realDougSheppard]

When you are back up here at Duke, go to the Southpoint Lululemon store and shoot a video purchasing some of their running gear. Heck, I'll shoot it for you (Imma full time photographer), just to see the "priceless" reaction to the cost of that swag. 😂

[@chrismatthews9324]

Excellent video, especially as I like to see reviews of shoes for bigger runners. At 6’3 and size UK 13, shoes behave very differently, so often cant really go by a Demoor review. I wonder if they will ever sell these in the UK? I’d be keen to see how these compare to Puma Fast R 2, which is on my radar.

[@supwell]

Thanks! And I'll check with them about plans to sell international - I think US only for now but will confirm. Also I'm trying to get the Fast R 2 as soon as I can so stay tuned. Completely opposite design as this with that bold and brash look hahaha but super excited to get some miles in that one as well

[@chonghan1519]

Hey Yowana how's the width compared to saucony endorphin pro 3s. I have wide feet but pro 3s work for me when I half size up to a 10

[@Shipwreckruns]

Best (Florida)winter pants/tights are Janji trail tights. Good compression and a lot of pockets.

[@supwell]

I'll look into the trail tights - I have a different pair of janji and really like them

[@thebreakthrough4491]

My wife got me these for my birthday. All that time watching TYR running shoe reviews before we went to bed really paid off. Some might say it was manipulation, but I call it manifesting.

[@supwell]

Hahaha I love it! I hope you enjoy

[@thebreakthrough4491]

@@supwell first run was great and Im a heavier runner at 270

[@TheCyclingCardio]

They are sponsored by Squat University, wide toe box philosophy for weight lifters..I highly consider this in my rotation

[@JeremyGiese]

Wonder if you would interesting in trying Atreyu’s Racer? It’s $120. But as a guy who still hoops and lifts but picked up running(4yrs ago), this seems interesting option especially if the durability and consistency is there.

[@supwell]

Yeah thanks for recommending that again - I need to pick up a pair to try. Stay tuned

[@yakiweiss546]

Do you recommend the TYR shoe for a 3:45 marathon time? In October I will participate in the Chicago marathon and I am considering running with her. My last marathon I ran with the Hoka Rocket X 1, which I loved very much (my first carbon shoe..). Thank you for your great channel!!

[@supwell]

Yeah I think it would be perfect for a 3:45. It's felt great to me around that 8 minute pace range - and very stable while still having pop

[@utkarshanu88]

Great videos man. This shoe is like 60% off in India costing about 100 bucks. I am a brand new runner who is pretty tall (6'3 190 lbs) and have a slight overpronation on the left feet. I have a 10K coming up. Should I grab these shoes for raceday and speed workout or stick with my Tempus for everything. I am not a fast runner by any means. I run like 11 min miles on my speedy days.

[@XDHarry94XD]

Exactly same question, in Tempus i bottom out unfotunately.

[@cbjm36]

As someone that’s 6 foot 185 with substantial muscle and runs forefoot, this seems like a shoe engineered for me. But at $250 it seems a bit steep. Hopefully will get to try it out some day if it drops a bit.

[@supwell]

Yeah would absolutely love this thing. Also I'm emailing to ask for a discount code - stay tuned

[@tadejdanev5030]

only in usa?

[@justoutlaw6423]

Did you wipe that table?

[@MrJo3kr]

Very interested to see more coverage of this shoe. I’m 6’4 220 and feel like it’s up my alley. I love the look and idea of this but not ready to spend 250 bucks. Personally would like to try this or the saucony endorphin speed 4. Did you feel any heel slippage?

[@supwell]

No heel slippage here - and I think you will be happier with this over the speed 4 for any faster and harder efforts. This felt much more supportive for me. The carbon plate instead of plastic makes a huge difference helping the PEBA foam stand up to more force. The endorphin pro 3 or 4 also might be a good option. But based on how the durability is here it could be worth that $250 - I am also trying to get a discount code to bring the price down a bit. I'll keep you posted

[@MrJo3kr]

Thanks for the reply! I meant endorphin pro my bad. Couldn’t help myself, with your endorsement I signed up for their newsletter and got 10 percent off

[@josemaioral]

I was actually quite excited by your review of the new TYR footwear. Especially given your information that the midsole is firmer, at least firmer than some others on the market. I definitely don't like very soft midsoles, like the NB Elite V3 for example. Overall it looks like they did a really great job. My biggest question is about the size. I use the number 10.5 USA for my Saucony Pro 3. From what I can see, this is also your number. Would you recommend the same numbering for the TYR or would it be more prudent to try 11?

[@supwell]

I would go same size as Saucony in these

[@josemaioral]

@@supwell Thank you for your attention and feedback!

[@JoeSmith-fi8ip]

I’m a little confused why you are using creatine. The “loaded” stores in cells only would have a small benefit in sprints to my knowledge, while the increased water retention in muscle bellies would add a couple pounds of excess weight, decreasing endurance performance by 1% or two. Let me know if there is something I am missing!

[@TheCyclingCardio]

Anyway..Skechers hyperburst for recovery sandals…give it a try

[@supwell]

I've gotta check those out - thanks for the rec

[@supwell]

I've gotta check those out - thanks for the rec

[@MrClemencio]

Digressing from the shoes, what shoes do you recommend that is great for daily runs and workout but can do races too? 😊

[@GTE_Channel]

Altra Escalante Racer

[@elavasanth]

Hi, TYR heels looks narrow. Is the heel width narrower than Saucony endorphin pro 3? I tried Saucony endorphin pro 3, heel felt stable but toe box was narrow for my feet. Wondering TYR toe box is wider than Saucony endorphin pro 3 and heel width is close to it. Thanks!

[@chonghan1519]

Did you ever find out if the TYR is wider then pro 3s in the heel and midfoot.

[@elavasanth]

no@@chonghan1519

[@elavasanth]

​no

[@elavasanth]

Kofuzi replied saying "heel is pretty similar. toe box feels roomier to me"@@chonghan1519

[@stayer85]

Have you run in other tire models?

[@supwell]

Nope this is my first! After running in this im excited to check out their speed training shoe coming later this year - similar to this but with plastic plate instead of carbon. Should be able to get my hands on it around April

[@DarkPa1adin]

Valkyrie Speedworks is out

[@conorvaughan3510]

I’m curious if you’re ~160 and consider yourself a big runner what do you think is the avg runner size? I like the videos tho Also I could be misinformed I thought this brand was pronounced like tier and not an acronym

[@supwell]

yeah I could totally be mispronouncing it hahaha I will email them and ask. also in terms of the bigger runner question I consider myself bigger because of my height and running style. I am 6' 2" and run with a lower cadence so i wear my shoes down pretty good. not sure what average size is for runners specifically I looked this up the other day and average male height is 5' 7" and marathon finishing time is 4:30 (10 minute pace vs my 6:15 - 6:45 marathon training pace)

[@conorvaughan3510]

@@supwell I think the height and stride are valid I just have a different classification and was curious. I’m thinking in terms of weight. To me you still fit the mold of the typical runner. I’m 5’10 185 I don’t consider myself heavy but I don’t have long levers from being tall

[@QronoZ713]

Cool seing more "off" brands

[@tuckertech]

Superblast are $200. I can’t imagine this being worth $50 more and I like the TYR trainers a lot.

[@supwell]

What's your favorite TYR shoe? I wanna check out more from them. And in general I agree it's annoying that brands put a carbon plate in a shoe and jack the price $70 hahaha but $250 is market price for a marathon racer so I don't mind the price here. I am trying to get a discount code tho to make it more palatable for people to try a new brand

[@tuckertech]

@@supwell my favorite is the CXT-1 trainers. When I’m doing crossfit and shorter runs within a workout I love them. They are good for lifting as well. I wouldn’t use them for longer runs though but I cross train more than dedicated running right now.

[@supwell]

nice i will check those out - hoping to get back in the box after my marathon in april. i love crossfit and HIIT workouts but it's hard to make time w training and everything else going on haha @@tuckertech

[@djseitz425]

Amazing shoe, but the name is spelled wrong on the shoes. I noticed it on my pair the other day and it’s the same on every pair I’ve seen including the one in the video.

[@supwell]

Such a silly QA error 😂 I learned a while ago our brain sometimes doesn't process letters being scrambled in the middle of words and can read 'em anyway if the beginning and end letters are right. Probably why this was missed before production

[@i.p2088]

Not sold in Europe..

[@maxthuang]

I just bought speedworks with your 10% supwell code. Thanks, let’s see how it is.

[@themechanic4409]

If they can get the price down to $225 i might try it.

[@wonkydonkey7899]

I think they’ll give you a 10% off for signing up their email list.

[@themechanic4409]

@@wonkydonkey7899 Trying to break into the super shoe world might be tough. At $200 the first year would be great. That would get the shoes out and on people's feet.

[@MedicineRunner]

Shoe looks sick af. I’m a sucker for white. The entire bottom of the shoe looks so close to the endo pro 3 🤤 Edit- bro how do you wear leggings without a liner? I got the tracksmith ones with a liner but I think I may prefer without..do most people just free ball? Last- Conway the Machine, let’s goooo. One of the most underrated in the game.

[@supwell]

Yeah I need to do a comparison to the pro 3 with this - the foams look and feel super similar. And I don't like the super tight leggings usually - I will do joggers with some boxer briefs/compression shorts. I actually tried leggings and half tights before without liners but I don't like that "free" sensation hahaha Re Conway yes forreal - if I ever need a pick-me-up I throw on the Griselda Charlie sloth freestyle because his verse is 🤯🔥

[@MedicineRunner]

@@supwell worrdd I hadn’t seen that one dude, just peeped it and it hits 🙌🏼. You fuck w Jarren Benton at all? His written stuff isn’t that great but that dude was born to free. Peep the Team Back Pack cypher with him and Joel Ortiz if you haven’t already. One of the sickest I’ve ever seen.

[@supwell]

haven't heard him i gotta check it out@@MedicineRunner

[@jefferyhickey7342]

250 usa$ I live in Canada and have to pay 130$ duty! Should be free of duty charges.

[@vicentedelima4396]

For me, it will be "Älways in the Front of the Back."

[@gogolaklazlo]

For the same price as a tried&tested race shoe, I don't think so

[@supwell]

yeah at $250 it's going to be a tough buy considering Vaporfly, adios pro 3 and other more established run brand racers are the same price. I'm gonna reach out to see if I can get a discount code