Best shoes?

Try a running shoe store so they can fit your feet and tell you the best shoe for you. Fleet Feet is a chain in Calif.

Best of Luck!

I would suggest going to an actual running shoe store like Roadrunner Sports where the people know how to fit you with a great shoe. I mention Roadrunner Sports in particular because they have the Shoe Dog there that evaluates how you run and then presents you with different shoe options from that starting point. I over-pronate so I have to have shoes specifically for that, otherwise I get crazy blisters on the arch of my foot. Everyone has different issues and getting a good pair of running shoes is tremendously worth it!

YAY!! I can totally help you!!!!

About a month ago, I started doing some walking with a bit of jogging involved in it, and I suffered from blisters so bad that I was walking on the sides of my feet for almost a week until the blisters finally popped.

I went to my local shoe store (Famous Footwear) and I got the Ryka brand shoes that Kelly Ripa endorses. The ones I purchased are specifically for "beginner runners", and they're white with teal accents. I paid $54 for them... and they are literally the best shoes I've ever freaking owned. They're extra padded in the balls and heels of the shoes for extra comfort. And they are worth every single dime I paid for them. I will never buy another brand of shoes for my walking/jogging.

Also, because I have knee problems, the Ryka shoes are specifically designed to help women with their "q angle." I had to google more info on it, and the shoes are really helping in preventing pain in my knees, hips, and lower back after my exercises.

Thanks but I've already been fitted for quite a few shoes that feel great, just wanted some opinion on brands and styles that hold up through actual use.

I have Mizzunos right now because they are built up on the inside of the foot for my over-pronation. But that is why you get fitted, to be presented with the brands and styles that will hold up with YOUR type of use. If you have already been fitted by someone who knows what they are doing, they should have already shown you the brands and types you need.

I just got new shoes a month ago...I liked Mizzunos and Asics because I over-pronate and need the arch support. I went with asics and they are GREAT! I tried on every pair of shoes there I swear...The Rykia or what ever they are called were just not enough support for my feet. My old shoes were Adidas and they were fine when I was walking...but now that I have been running-the right shoe makes all the difference in the world.

I got my Mephisto Sanos about a year and a half ago and have hardly taken them off since. I used to have a lot of foot problems and was wearing various inserts, but now I am fine for fast walking and working out with no inserts except the ones that come with the shoes. I got them at Nordstrom. They are expensive, about $270, but they last for a long time and are so very comfortable. I got them in black patent leather and actually get a lot of compliments on them. My husband got some too (just regular black ones) and has had the same experience.