Advice on best running shoes?

The best advice would be to go to a running store and get a run analysis done. They will record your stride and try and fix your running issues with the correct shoes. Everyone is different so what works for me might not work for you.

That said I am a over-pronating heel-striker who was suffering terrible shine splints. Got fitted for New Balance 860's V3 and have had zero issues since.

This. Thread over. Go get fitted.

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

The best advice would be to go to a running store and get a run analysis done. They will record your stride and try and fix your running issues with the correct shoes. Everyone is different so what works for me might not work for you.

That said I am a over-pronating heel-striker who was suffering terrible shine splints. Got fitted for New Balance 860's V3 and have had zero issues since.

Ditto!
A store that specializes in running equipment will have staff to point you in the right direction.
Another option is to see a physiotherapist. Here you can receive an idea of why you are getting shin splints. A good one will suggest a shoe style & exercises to help avoid shin splints and other problems. Suggest you look for sports oriented phsio, regular medical people who do not deal with runners usually just tell people to stop running.

As for me, ran this past winter in Altra Zero Drop trail shoes and loved every minute! Did my summer in Nike 3mm drop last summer. Nike's were great shoes but the wide Altra toe box is beyond awesome.

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

You could go that route....but for the extra $10 or so in savings I say patronize your local running store. They usually have awesome and invaluable advice, free classes on form and breathing techniques, as well as discounts on other items such as running socks, etc. My particular store has a deal that for every $250 you spend (2 pairs of shoes for example) you get $25 off anything in the store. Support your local business.

The best advice would be to go to a running store and get a run analysis done. They will record your stride and try and fix your running issues with the correct shoes. Everyone is different so what works for me might not work for you.

^^^THIS! It helped me SO much to go to our local running store for a fitting! Just know that it isn't a quick in and out at the store as it takes time to try on (and test out if your particular store lets you-mine allowed me to run on the sidewalk out front) the multitude of shoes fit for your stride and any running issues.

My current pair are from Saucony, a neutral strike shoe that is so light and feels awesome when I run! No more issues with shin splints or foot pain!

Get fitted but for me the Nike Vomero series always worked well. Felt a bit guilty buying the brand but the shoes worked for me. Got out of running and out of shape so haven't bought a pair for a couple years.

The best advice would be to go to a running store and get a run analysis done. They will record your stride and try and fix your running issues with the correct shoes. Everyone is different so what works for me might not work for you.

This is the best advice. As for brand preference, I prefer Saucony.

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

You could go that route....but for the extra $10 or so in savings I say patronize your local running store. They usually have awesome and invaluable advice, free classes on form and breathing techniques, as well as discounts on other items such as running socks, etc. My particular store has a deal that for every $250 you spend (2 pairs of shoes for example) you get $25 off anything in the store. Support your local business.

I also figured that the chick who just spent 45 minutes watching my fat *kitten* walk and run and messing with my feet earned my business.

Good job on being so close to your goal. Have you ever considered New Balance? They have a great new shoe, Fresh Foam, that is out right now. They have some pretty cool colors and the price point is lower than Brooks & Asics. If you don't like their new shoe, Fresh Foam, check out some of their other shoes. They have different widths just in case you need a wider or more narrow shoe. Nike doesn't make great running shoes, but they look great, so make you own decision there.

Just a word of getting "fitted" at a running store. Some big brands "pay to play", in other words, they will fit you in the brands that pay money to the store to be recommended. Choose what fits best for you, but be sure to ask for other brands just to compare!

I agree, get fitted at a store that actually specializes in this sort of thing (in other words, don't go to D!ck's Sporting Goods or Foot Locker-type stores). A lot of great running shoe brands aren't even carried by big stores like that.

Keep in mind that you may need orthotics as well as a particular shoe.

Personally I was fitted at a running shoe store and could have bought Brooks without orthotics or Newtons with orthotics. I felt like Newtons would help me work on my mid-foot strike, so I settled on those. Unfortunately they were $175, and the orthotics were another $25. I thought about it (because $200 is a lot to spend, IMO) and found the same shoes for less than $110 with free shipping at Runningwarehouse.com (and no I don't work for them) plus free shipping. (It may have even been free two-day shipping.) If it had been $10 or even $20, I'd have supported the local business and gotten instant gratification, but $65+ was too big a difference.

I did buy the orthotics at the store, though, and I told them (nicely) that I had saved $65+ on the shoes by buying online. The person who'd helped me didn't look surprised and appreciated the knowledge because it helps her pass along the word that maybe their prices aren't competitive enough.

Anyway, now that I have my mid-foot strike down, when my Newtons wear out (which is admittedly pretty fast, depending on how many miles you run), I'll get re-fitted and suspect I'll end up in Brooks. I'll buy locally as well, since the price difference online is likely to be at lot less drastic, plus I may not need orthotics.

It's also worth investing in some good running socks. Some people like other materials, but I still prefer cotton. My preferred socks are Balega or Zulu (which is made by Balega).

Edited because D!ck's is a dirty word, plus I had a typo. Additionally, I want to reiterate that I really wanted to buy locally but could not justify paying over 150% of the online price, plus I was honest with them about it.

Lol, I was just going to suggest Asics! I'm kind of a shoe freak, and Asics are my favorites to walk and jog in.
I scored a new 'cheap' pair on Ebay. When I'm active I do about 5 miles a day. The last time I tracked for a month using the Nike app was 112 miles (Half jogging/half running)

If the difference were even 20% more than online, I'd patronize my local running store for ALL my running shoes. However, I found the same exact shoe at Amazon Warehouse deals for $120 dollars less (At that price, it had been taken out of the box, laced up, put back in the box and sent back to Amazon). Where else am I going to get that sort of deal?

But seriously, for starters - go to a store, get fitted. Spend the money; it is still less than a doctor's bill for stress injuries!

The best advice would be to go to a running store and get a run analysis done. They will record your stride and try and fix your running issues with the correct shoes. Everyone is different so what works for me might not work for you.

That said I am a over-pronating heel-striker who was suffering terrible shine splints. Got fitted for New Balance 860's V3 and have had zero issues since.

Ditto...great advice

I always go to the same store and they usually give me discounts because of it. I got 20.00 off my most recent shoe, 28.00 off my daughters and have a 25.00 loyalty discount coming on my next one. Plus, most will take the shoes back if you don't love them.

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

That's a d**k move and why running shops should (and sometimes do) charge for the fitting if you don't buy shoes from them.

Totally agree. It is fine to shop for the cheapest buy, but if you go into a running store and they give you great service and insight and you spend your money elsewhere it really is weak. The cost difference isn't that great as the 3 running stores in town give decent discounts to running club members. Buy a pair at the store, and if you want a 2nd pair you can always get that one online.

And in case anyone hasn't mentioned it, you should have at least two pair of shoes at all times unless you never plan on running consecutive days.

But I will say that race expo's are also places to get great deals. Nothing wrong with availing yourself of that.