The half marathon represents a significant milestone in many runners' progression.
Whether you're simply aiming to finish your first 21.1 km or set a new personal best, your shoe choice can significantly impact your comfort and performance.
Qualities of a good half marathon shoe
An ideal shoe should offer:
- Excellent cushioning
- Good energy efficiency
- Sufficient stability
- Reasonable weight
The best training shoes
ASICS Superblast
The Superblast is currently one of the best versatile shoes on the market.
It excels for:
- Long runs
- Marathon training
- Tempo sessions
- Recovery runs
Saucony Endorphin Speed
Highly regarded for:
- Fast sessions
- Tempo runs
- Races
Hoka Mach X
An excellent compromise between cushioning and responsiveness.
The best racing shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
Designed to maximize efficiency at high speeds.
Nike Alphafly
One of the highest-performing shoes available.
Saucony Endorphin Elite
Excellent for runners aiming for a personal best.
One shoe or two?
For most runners:
- A training shoe
- A racing shoe
is the ideal combination.
Our recommendation
If you want to own a single shoe capable of doing it all, the ASICS Superblast remains one of the best current choices for preparing for and running a half marathon.
