Hello, hobby joggers I am a beginner runner and I am going for my first half marathon in 3 weeks. Goal -2:30 half marathon (11:26 min/mile avg pace).

I have been training with Hoka Mach 6s and Asics novablast 4s. Used the NB4 for all my easy runs and long runs. And the Mach 6s for faster workout runs. I love the Mach 6s for faster paces but I don't like them for easy or long runs as they make me go faster than my easy pace.

I am confused between using a faster shoe like Mach 6 or a more comfortable shoe like nb 4. Moreover, NB4 is at 178 miles and will likely be over 200 miles before race day and they have started to loose their pop. Mach 6s at 144 miles and still feeling good.

Also open to buying new shoes for race day if it's not too late. Preference is to buy a uptempo shoe that I can still use in my training and preferably no more than $160. I also appreciate shoes that can last for long and are a good value. Thank you.

Male, 5’10 170lbs.