I have extremely flat feet. Non existant. The muscle that goes around your arch, mine hits the floor. Really sucks. Anyone know any good shoes that are light weight and really comfortable? Somebody told me at the Nike store that Asics ( i think its spelled differently) are the best. Those are the shoes that Marines buy to run in.
Thanks !

Hello Brandibeth,

Take the wet foot test at ASICS America - Running - Shoe Fit Chart and see what category you fall in. If, like me, you are an overpronator, look at the 2130/2140 line of Asics. The 2130 is last year's model and if you can find them, you can get a great deal. The 2140 is this year's model which is little changed.

I just got a pair of Asics and love them.

It doesn't even feel like I have sneakers on.

all Asics here too

The best shoe for you is the shoe that a running store (a real running store) employee helps you pick out and that you feel comfortable in.

Google "running" search for local businesses by you. If you're going to get into serious running then you need a pair of shoes that are right for you, chosen by someone who knows what they are doing.

Thanks FF, I appreciate it.

Welcome. best of luck.

if you have flat feet your best with asics nimbus/cumulus these are designed for flat footed people/supernators. dont get any with arch support this will give u pain ie the kayanos

Some running shoe terminology:

Pronation: tendency for the foot to roll inward; usually flatter arches are found with greater pronation, which high arches are found with less or no pronation
Supination: tendency for the foot to roll outward; uncommon

Neutral shoe: designed for those who do not pronate, or who supinate.
Stability shoe: designed for those who pronate moderately. Firmer on the inside edge of the sole than the outside edge of the sole.
Motion control shoe: designed for those who pronate a lot. Firmer (more so than stability shoes) on the inside edge of the sole than the outside edge of the sole.

Terminology does vary. Asics' web site uses Cushioning for neutral, Structured Cushioning for stability, and Maximum Support for motion control.

Thank you, I am looking into it and I think I found some really cool shoes. Anybody have any thoughts about New Balance?

Heavy. I hope you're not looking for shoes based on styling. Go for fit and comfort first then when (if) you have a few options choose the best style for you.

vanity is nice...until you have to stop running cause of an injury.

Firefreak is right. New Balance are stylish but I wouldn't run in them. I choose Asics hands down for running. And you should buy one size larger than your foot size and depending how much you run - you should buy a new pair every 4-6 months.

Whatever fits your feet and pronation amount the best is the best shoe for you. Do not insist on or reject any brand without seeing if the shoe fits your feet.

Personally I dont think New Balance shoes are stylish. Nike and adidas have the more stylish shoes. Just wondering about the type of shoe. But Ive got my answer. Thanks.

go and get joggers shoes at shoes store.