Tyr Elite Carbon Lifters: Squat University's Wide Toe Box Weightlifting Shoe.

The Tyr Elite Carbon lifters are a weightlifting shoe that Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University says he helped develop in partnership with Tyr Sport. He calls them out directly in the caption of this video, tying the shoe to the broader theme of the clip: what your current training focus in the gym should be built on, starting with the right footwear.

Unlike a generic gym shoe recommendation, this is a product Horschig had direct input on, which he frames as relevant to anyone serious about squat and lift technique — his core area of expertise as a sports physical therapist.

The wide toe box is the single feature Horschig highlights about the Tyr Elite Carbon lifters, and it's the reason he singles this shoe out in the video. A wider toe box gives the toes room to spread rather than being compressed into a narrow shape, which matters for anyone doing squats or Olympic lifts where foot stability under load is critical.

This design choice reflects Horschig's broader focus, described in his bio, on helping people move better and optimize performance — foot positioning is one of the small technical details that can influence squat mechanics higher up the chain.