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Half marathon shoe rotations

Half-marathon training lives on long runs and tempo blocks. The rotation needs shoes that stay comfortable for 90 minutes and keep their composure when you add pace at the end.

Below are sample rotations for each experience level. Long-run suitability is weighted heavily, and race picks favour shoes that protect your legs over 21.1 km.

Goal weighting: Long-run suitability is weighted heavily, and race picks favour shoes with enough protection for 21 km.

Just starting · 2 pairs

Estimated total $375

Long run

HOKA Skyward X 2

HOKA Skyward X 2

A strong fit for the long run slot in your rotation.

$225

Half marathon · 2 pairs selected for this experience level. Sample only – build yours for pace and budget constraints.

1–2 years · 3 pairs

Estimated total $635

Long run

HOKA Skyward X 2

HOKA Skyward X 2

A strong fit for the long run slot in your rotation.

$225

Half marathon · 3 pairs selected for this experience level. Sample only – build yours for pace and budget constraints.

3–5 years · 4 pairs

Estimated total $790

Daily trainer

Nike Vomero 18

A strong fit for the daily trainer slot in your rotation.

$150

Long run

HOKA Skyward X 2

HOKA Skyward X 2

A strong fit for the long run slot in your rotation.

$225

Half marathon · 4 pairs selected for this experience level. Sample only – build yours for pace and budget constraints.

6+ years · 5 pairs

Estimated total $920

Daily trainer

Nike Vomero 18

A strong fit for the daily trainer slot in your rotation.

$150

Long run

HOKA Skyward X 2

HOKA Skyward X 2

A strong fit for the long run slot in your rotation.

$225

Half marathon · 5 pairs selected for this experience level. Sample only – build yours for pace and budget constraints.

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