I wear Brooks' The Beast. Mainly because there isn't much selection in the big size I wear. Before I went to a running store and got them, I wore some random New Balance running shoes (again because NB is one of the few brands that accommodate big and wide feet).

I wear Saucony. I would definitely recomend going to a running store. They will watch you run on a treadmill and tell you what type of shoe you need.

I also wore the Beast by Brooks and it is indeed a good shoe. I currently run New Balance 2012mc. It important to be sure a shoe has adequate cushioning and stability (motion control). Running shoe makers generally have a variety to accommodate a wide range of needs. Brooks mahes the Beast but also racing flats that would be inappropriate for our needs. Can't tell you how many people I have seen running in the wrong shoe because they liked the color or it's the shoe their underweight marathon running friend wears.

Another good point. Track the milage on your shoes since it is said that most last approximately 300 - 500 miles before they begin to break down and a new pair is needed. It is a good idea to get two pair and switch off so the shoe has a chance to rebound between runs. This of course is especially true if you're running a lot of miles and consecutive days. I let a pair get too worn and developed plantar faciitis. I was too stuborn to rest and heal and it took a couple of years to be able to walk again without limping. Running was out of the question. Twenty five years and over fifty pounds heavier I finally got back on track and will NOT make that mistake again. So if my advise seems a bit premature forgive me but words cannot express the feeling you get after a long run. I never forgot it and I will never forgive myself if I can't get it back. See you on the roads.