TL;DR - The TYR Maverick is an extremely well-rounded shoe in a shockingly lightweight package for a shoe with a 44mm drop. After 250 miles, I notice little/no change in performance and fully expect this could go 500+ before losing rubber coverage on the outsole. 

The only reason it’s not more hyped, IMO, is because it’s made by a brand known first for swimwear.

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About Me - 42M, \~170 pounds, mostly heel striker, run 50-60mpw. Most recent HM is \~1:35. No significant injury history.

Easy/long paces: 8:30-9/mile, tempo/threshold: 6:30-7/mile.

Size 11.5 in most shoes and same in the TYR Maverick V-1.

Other shoes in my rotation/shoes I like - Adidas Supernova Prima (11.5), SC Elite V5 (12), Mount to Coast H1 (11/11.5), EVO SL (11.5)

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**Intro**:

I enjoyed this shoe so much initially that I posted a 50 mile review. I’m happy to say that my experience of the shoe has largely stayed the same, even after 250 miles. I enjoyed it so much I purchased a second pair, in the arguably superior all-white color way. The highest compliment I can offer this shoe is that, if you blind-tested me, I could not tell a difference running in the new pair vs. this pair. 

I think the best comparison for this shoe is the Novablast 5. My experience with the NB5 was similar to others - really great for the first 40-50 miles (if not a little clunky), with a noticeable loss in the response from the foam in every run thereafter. The Maverick V-1 doesn't seem to suffer from this flaw, and has been consistent in every run, with an upper that I actually prefer for reasons I'll get into.

**How I’ve Used This Shoe:**

This has been my primary daily and long-run shoe. It’s great for progressive runs, but for intervals or threshold runs, I’ve leaned toward using the SC Elite V5. Between the Maverick and the EVO Sl for those same runs, it’s probably a toss up for me. The EVO is softer, but less stable so I’d only go EVO over the Maverick if my legs were completely fresh. Over time, I’ve used the EVO SL less and less. 

**Pros**:

Weight - I’ve only been running seriously for a couple years, but have learned one thing I tend to value most in a shoe is the weight. For the stack height on offer here (44mm with an 8mm drop), the weight here is as good as it gets. I do have a pair of Dynafish Xiaonian on order that I’m eager to compare, but I’ve yet to come across anything else that beats the Maverick in weight-to-cushion ratio. 

Midsole - TYR marketing took the scientific angle with the “FlightTime” stats and figures. OK. Not sure how any runner could really verify any of that. That said, the foam is goldilocks, for me. TYR doesn’t disclose the compound, but it seems to be some sort of EVA blend. It’s forgiving squish at slower paces, but very solid rebound that doesn’t bog you down when you pick up the cadence. My longest runs have been 10-11 miles and I felt no loss of return late in the run. 

Fit and Toebox - This one’s likely a matter of preference, as I think some have correctly pointed out the materials in the Maverick are a bit rigid and possibly scratchy. That hasn’t bothered me at all, and the tradeoff is the anatomical toe box that lends to the overall stability by allowing for normal toe splay. 

Stability - This isn’t a stability shoe, but as someone who often doesn’t get along with the EVO SL, the wider forefoot and flared lateral heel + the very pronounced rocker has a nice way of centering and keeping you feeling connected to the ground in a way that’s not harsh or forcefully directed, if that makes sense. If I run in this shoe on tired legs, it doesn’t punish me. If I’m heel striking more than normal, again, it doesn’t punish me. 

**Cons**:

Upper - As I said before, the upper is very dialed in but minimalist. In what I assume was an effort to keep the weight down, you’ll notice fairly minimal padding around the heel collar and the tongue. I think a knit upper + a bit more padding in those areas would likely have more mass appeal. 

Style/Design - Is this a great looking shoe? I don’t think so. Adidas and Nike still seem to be leading the pack when it comes to bolder or more interesting styling. Does that matter much? No. IMO Asics and HOKA haven’t made a truly great-looking shoe in ages, and they seem to be doing fine. 

**Overall**:

I love this shoe. As a daily trainer, it’s a lighter, more durable and more fun Novablast. For a long run shoe, I think it’s right there with the Superblast 2 (haven’t tried the 3) and doesn’t come with the horse-clomp thud feeling. If you can’t get along with the EVO SL as a daily trainer but liked aspects of it, the TYR deserves a shot. I’ll keep buying this shoe as long as they make it.

TYR Maverick V-1 - 250 Mile Review - The Novablast that Lasts