The Best Half Marathon Shoes for Setting a New PR

If you're looking to take on a half marathon, congratulations—you just chose the best race distance. Long enough to feel aspirational but short enough to avoid the complete and utter mental warfare of a marathon, the half is in the racing sweet spot; you can push yourself in training and on race day but still be in the driver's seat throughout the race. Here are the best shoes to ride shotgun with you. 0:43 - Nike Vaporfly Next% 3 1:27 - Asics Metaspeed Sky+ 2:15 - Altra Vanish Carbon 3:01 - Hoka Rocket X 2 3:51 - Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 4:50 - Atreyu The Artist