TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon | Full Review

Thomas reviews the TYR Valkyrie Elite with color commentary courtesy of Robbe. Featuring a Pebax midsole, carbon fiber plate, and breathable-yet-supportive upper, it's a solid shoe that stacks up against the rest. Available now for $250.
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[@jeroen1989]

Why did they write 'valkyrie' wrong?

[@Believeintherun]

I don't know, but they did say this: "After glimpsing this cutting-edge carbon running shoe, we noticed that you found the subtle hidden misspelling. While the latest edition of Speedworks features the correct spelling, you can capitalize on a unique opportunity by using the misspelled Norse warrior’s name as a promo code (VALKRYIE, this misspelled way) on TYR.com. Doing so will grant you a generous 20% discount on a pair of these exclusive first-run shoes."

[@jeroen1989]

@@Believeintherun Cheeky...

[@kentshultz6157]

@@Believeintherun I just tried it-and the code works! 🙏🏻 Only it’s VALKRYIE, not VALKYRIE, which failed to work. Hey, VALKRYIE makes the shoe cheaper than the Endorphin Pro 4…. what a wonderful and totally-intentional secret promotion TRY (err, I mean TYR) has run. 🤔🪽😉

[@TrailrunnerTroy]

Ha! Hadn’t noticed the misspelling. This is a surprisingly capable all-around choice; useful for linear tempo runs. A little too tall and tippy for the track given the softer foam. Like but don’t love it. Best use for me is athleisure wear. So many better options. Closest to the Atreyu Race Model, which is less than half the price.

[@Feanaro5503]

Top Tyr content.

[@Believeintherun]

🔥

[@crocop6873]

Wow that was amazing. It brought TYR to my eye 🥲

[@duanesidney9761]

I've had these for about a month now. Outstanding shoe - absolutely the best toe box in the game. Extremely comfortable, very true to size, breathable and responsive. Just amazing!

[@kentshultz6157]

Is the toe box really roomy? Robbe and Thomas are saying it ain't exactly Altra/Topo level, but is it more generous than e.g. Saucony Endorphin Speed/Pro 4?

[@duanesidney9761]

@@kentshultz6157yes. No comparison. Extremely roomy, best in the game!

[@michaelpietrzak2067]

The owner of the company fell in love with Crossfit. They got into shoes with a Crossfit trainer a couple years ago that is very well reviewed. They've expanded since.

[@DPLZNT]

I just bought these and absolutely LOVE them!

[@pellegulbrandsen]

Valkyrie is how it is spelled in Scandinavia and btw. Tyr means bull in scandinavian and is also the name of a norse god. Don’t know if they have links to scandinavia

[@Manuel_712]

Good morning. Like to Thomas and Robbe. I don´t knew those brand. Have a great friday.

[@Carlosediaz543]

TYR is massive in the CrossFit and swimming. Triathlon especially so like this checks out

[@Trailcat2024]

Massive?

[@markn7533]

Tossing between this, SC Elite v4 and Hoka Cielo X1. Being a heavier runner with wide feet, I am looking for support as well as more energy return from the foam. Thoughts?

[@fr0zenmilk]

Do you have any idea where to buy those shoelaces only?

[@stenna9274]

Glad you also caught that misspelling, that’s sus AF. To reflect it, I’d say nice TRY!

[@Carlosediaz543]

I’m gonna need a TYR trainer at like 30-24mm with the same form that would be money

[@brady6721]

You guys should do a video describing your “perfect shoe” I’d watch that 🤣

[@tuckertech]

They make cross training and CrossFit shoes. Big in the CrossFit world. I imagine this shoe is designed for those bigger runners who need a speed shoe.

[@DarkPa1adin]

This versus e pro 3?

[@dallob1]

Would this be an Endo Pro 4 with a more rounded, roomier toe box? And the Speedworks an Endo Speed 4 equivalent…? Thanks!

[@Believeintherun]

All signs point to yes.

[@user-ml6qs4zk8z]

such a beautiful shoes but not available in my country >

[@samuelrice7684]

Being a heavier runner I’ve been interested in this shoe as it was marketed in that way…thoughts on this vs Cielo X1 for a 3:30 (🤞🏻) marathon race day shoe? Thanks!

[@samuelrice7684]

Or Adios Pro 3…I commented on my own comment 😂

[@Believeintherun]

Cielo x1 after 100 miles coming in hot. Wait for it.

[@jalex9104]

This or endorphin pro 4 ?

[@justin3017]

Are you testing the Tyr Valkyrie Speedworks? Looks very similar but with a nylon plate / *super trainer*

[@Believeintherun]

Yep, on the way

[@devbratsrivastava9987]

Tyr is big in lifting

[@jaegerbomb4083]

i liked my own comment

[@GTE_Channel]

That's how succes starts

[@crocop6873]

Of course, you have to get the ball rolling 😅

[@wonkydonkey7899]

A little late for the review. They already have a trainer version of this shoe called speedworks runner. It has the same spec and everything, except it has nylon plates and a lot cheaper.

[@michaeldominic2070]

Seems very similar to Adios Pro 3 with 6mm drop and aggressive toe spring.

[@TheHutchRuns]

Another race shoe around $250, too much choice and are they any better than the Endorphin Pro 4 etc? Also, the Metaspeed Sky Paris and Edge Paris are cheaper and, supposedly, better! Surely a new brand should come in at a better price if they want to muscle in on the market?

[@topoisomerace]

Good point. These would need to be about $100 cheaper for me to be interested since I can't try them out in person and am skeptical of online reviews.

[@realDougSheppard]

Gentlemen, say it with me: "Swimming = Controlled Drowning" when it comes to Triathlons.😂

[@lesliehoward887]

but does meg like this shoe?

[@danbuhuera376]

Gosh I’m tyred

[@adireven-chen6207]

Definitely sus 😂

[@christiankeil7845]

250 for a shoe with a spelling mistake

[@samulihirsi]

Tyyyyyyyyyyyyyrrrrrrr..... Not tiiiiieeerrr

[@Trailcat2024]

They should stick to swimming. Anyone working out in them is probably getting them free.