best running shoes to alleviate knee pain?

Yes its worth it. Go to a specialty running store

What works for me won't necessarily work for you, as the shoes need to correct imbalances in your specific gait. Like Tyty said, go to a running store and get fitted. Buy from them, and you'll get a lifetime of excellent customer service and support. If you really want to get a better deal, you can go home and shop online warehouses (runningwarehouse.com is my favorite) for better deals....but it's a little like stealing from the running store.

I am one who suffers from chronic knee joint problems related to thyroid malfunctions, and most of the time when I get into running I have to stop after completing C25K because it starts to hurt and I don't see weight loss.

I shelled out $140 for a pair of Asics thinking they couldn't possibly help that much, but still wanting to exhaust every option before I tried running yet again. They make such a huge difference for me. Definitely go to the running store and get yourself outfitted. It's so worth it. And once you've bought from there once and know what's up with your feet/stride, you can apply those traits to buying new shoes online if you'd like.

The Asics don't magically cause weight loss, unfortunately :P, but they do make a world of difference in my pain levels. I've even started to wear them to my 12 hour hospital work shifts for that comfort!

I went to a New Balance store and found out I had very flat feet, which explained the foot pain when I ran, and I pronated. They sold me a shoe which helped both problems. Totally worth the money!! I suggest going to New Balance if you have one (they are made in the US), but if not a running store where they can properly look at your foot and fit you properly with a good, sturdy shoe to help your knees. It will be worth it!! Your knees will thank you!

I totally believe in good footwear be it running shoes or work boots. Happyfeet..happybody! I really like solomons running shoes. great support !
You might want to check out "Chi Running" It has helped me releive aches and pains so far. I have not done it for very long but I cant believe what a difference it has made. Its not something I would try before a race. But something to look at down the road. I am overweight, have asthma, and had ankle surgery last november that I am still recovering from. Started trying chi running techniques last year and it helped (not all of foot and ankle pain...that took surgery) but knee and hip pain was less. Now that I am almost recovered I havegotten back on my horse and have been trying to do walk/runs. The chi running technique helps me a lot because it makes you concentrate on your movements and right now my footfall is where I need themost work.
however, if you are having alot of painin your knees i would get it checked though. i skied and ran in alot of pain for three years before my surgery. i kept getting sent to pt. every six months to get my ankle stronger my surgery included two bones and four ligaments. ddon't let that be you!!

See a specialist in foot ware, and a also Doctor. Pretty simple.

Agree with those saying go to a running store...I have been injury free since I decided to pay more for the right shoe 5 years ago.

I will tell you, it's taken a few times for me to find my shoe. I'm on my second pair, and I'm not happy with it right now. I liked my first one (Brooks Ghost 7), but they are creating a blister on my left foot after 1.5 miles of running. I've got Asics now, but they make my left foot burn up.