Hey Chas awesome to see you highlight the fantastic Valkyrie Speedworks! A great trainer and when on sale an unbelievable bargain. The elite Carbon is also a great deal and I also enjoy running in these over the Saucony equivalents.
I’ve got the Valkyrie Speedworks set to open for Hanukah for me. Mach X2 might be my favorite shoe to reach for amongst the 2024 options. I’m also a sucker for last years models on sale like the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2 that is out there at some crazy discounts. I have really enjoyed your videos this year!
@@CMDV8N3 depends on the sale. Both good for lots of things but very different shoes. I think I would say Speedworks if you’re willing to use a “super-trainer” for daily miles too.
@ Speedworks $127, Mach 6 $112. My fave shoe ever is Peg Turbo, currently running in DV8 3, leftover Speed 2, leftover Triumph 19. Also have SL2, potentially great but zero arch, makes my feet roll inward even with carbon arch insoles.
My best all-around shoe last year for me was the Brooks Hyperion Max 2s. I didn't really race last year but I could use them for daily training and workouts. If I wanted to race in them, I could have. They just weren't the lightest for 5Ks.
@@markuscg1 I ran in the Hyperion Max 2 one time, and that was for a demo run that Brooks was hosting in collaboration with the course preview for Around the Crown 10k. They felt livelier than I thought they would, but still not was I was looking for. I was a lot happier with the Hyperion 2 (non-Max).
@@McLeod573 Joyeux Noël, mon ami! The AF3 will most likely be my marathon shoe as well. But things may change in March after the Endorphin Elite 2 comes out.
The Novablast 5 is my best “ do it all “ for me. I know it was late to the game, but it’s a fine one to have. CieloX1 I raced in my last marathon . I agree on most fun too.
@@mississippimotoman I almost picked up the Nivablast 5. I know it would’ve been a good choice. But I already have the Glideride Max and the Superblast 2 (not to mention the Edge Paris), so I passed on yet another ASICS shoe in favor of something else that I’ll feature in a different video this upcoming weekend. 😉
@@NeillyVille that’s a pretty solid list. It’s hard to argue with the AF3. I don’t have either the SL2 or Evo SL, but I feel like the praise is overwhelmingly positive for each of them (especially the value of the SL2). And the Endorphin Speed line has been a staple of my lineup since the first version. It’s really saying a lot about the Valkyrie Speedworks just edging it out for me.
I think you would love the Mach X2 assuming the heel doesn’t give you issues which is somewhat widely reported. It gets compared a lot to the Cielo. I also am not a fan of the original Mach X but to me they are night and day. Great list!
@@duplomacette I keep hearing that about the Mach X 2. I have a lot of shoes in that category though. From what it looks like from others’ TRE previews, the Mach X 3 coming out in 2025 might be the culmination of everything good with the line, so I might wait for that one.
@ yes waiting for the new one is probably the way to go. It does appear they fixed the issues with the heel. Happy Holidays and keep the change ya filthy animal!
Chas...have you tried the Neo Zen? It's similar to the Neo Vista but it has no plate and the midsole is more responsive....I thought it would be a waste of money to have both but I think they both serve their own individual purposes.
Merry Christmas to the Khan and Chas Show 🙂.
@@lexington476 and a happy new Khan year!
Hey Chas awesome to see you highlight the fantastic Valkyrie Speedworks!
A great trainer and when on sale an unbelievable bargain. The elite Carbon is also a great deal and I also enjoy running in these over the Saucony equivalents.
@@68JAYZEE I really enjoy both the Valkyrie models. I’m interested to see what more TYR brings to the performance running game in the future.
I’ve got the Valkyrie Speedworks set to open for Hanukah for me. Mach X2 might be my favorite shoe to reach for amongst the 2024 options. I’m also a sucker for last years models on sale like the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2 that is out there at some crazy discounts. I have really enjoyed your videos this year!
@@raymondstadiem8157 thanks Ray! An early happy Hanukkah to you! 🕎
I think Ray may rival Cap w/ the amount of shoes he has.
I really enjoy the superlatives - nice way to wrap up the year seeing the use case for the different shoes. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you as well!
Good vid. Mach 6 and Tyr Speedworks both on sale. Which one?
@@CMDV8N3 depends on the sale. Both good for lots of things but very different shoes. I think I would say Speedworks if you’re willing to use a “super-trainer” for daily miles too.
@ Speedworks $127, Mach 6 $112.
My fave shoe ever is Peg Turbo, currently running in DV8 3, leftover Speed 2, leftover Triumph 19.
Also have SL2, potentially great but zero arch, makes my feet roll inward even with carbon arch insoles.
My best all-around shoe last year for me was the Brooks Hyperion Max 2s. I didn't really race last year but I could use them for daily training and workouts. If I wanted to race in them, I could have. They just weren't the lightest for 5Ks.
@@markuscg1 I ran in the Hyperion Max 2 one time, and that was for a demo run that Brooks was hosting in collaboration with the course preview for Around the Crown 10k. They felt livelier than I thought they would, but still not was I was looking for. I was a lot happier with the Hyperion 2 (non-Max).
Hello Captain , my lovely shoe of the year is the meta speed edge Paris but I’ll continue to race my marathons in the AF3 🎄Joyeux Noël 🎅🤗
@@McLeod573 Joyeux Noël, mon ami! The AF3 will most likely be my marathon shoe as well. But things may change in March after the Endorphin Elite 2 comes out.
The Novablast 5 is my best “ do it all “ for me. I know it was late to the game, but it’s a fine one to have. CieloX1 I raced in my last marathon . I agree on most fun too.
@@mississippimotoman I almost picked up the Nivablast 5. I know it would’ve been a good choice. But I already have the Glideride Max and the Superblast 2 (not to mention the Edge Paris), so I passed on yet another ASICS shoe in favor of something else that I’ll feature in a different video this upcoming weekend. 😉
@ ASICS has been knocking out of the park this year. I’m about to get a pair of the Magic Speed 4’s for the spring.
My list:
Shoe and Racer of Year: Alphafly 3
Best daily and budget: SL2/EVO SL
Best Tempo and Long run workout: Speed 4
@@NeillyVille that’s a pretty solid list. It’s hard to argue with the AF3. I don’t have either the SL2 or Evo SL, but I feel like the praise is overwhelmingly positive for each of them (especially the value of the SL2). And the Endorphin Speed line has been a staple of my lineup since the first version. It’s really saying a lot about the Valkyrie Speedworks just edging it out for me.
Gotta love the Mach 6!!! And On Shoes are all too pricey in my opinion. Have a Merry Christmas!!
@@justjared82 Mach 6 FTW! Merry Christmas to you too, Jared!
Not sure I’ve ever actually seen a great review for an On shoe; that said, their aesthetics are on point and they usually manage to sell full price.
I think you would love the Mach X2 assuming the heel doesn’t give you issues which is somewhat widely reported. It gets compared a lot to the Cielo. I also am not a fan of the original Mach X but to me they are night and day. Great list!
@@duplomacette I keep hearing that about the Mach X 2. I have a lot of shoes in that category though. From what it looks like from others’ TRE previews, the Mach X 3 coming out in 2025 might be the culmination of everything good with the line, so I might wait for that one.
@ yes waiting for the new one is probably the way to go. It does appear they fixed the issues with the heel. Happy Holidays and keep the change ya filthy animal!
Chas...have you tried the Neo Zen? It's similar to the Neo Vista but it has no plate and the midsole is more responsive....I thought it would be a waste of money to have both but I think they both serve their own individual purposes.
@@TheBsheep stay tuned! 😉
@@thecaptainchas2820 Oh boy!! lol