Another useful forum is the one at Runners World: http://forums.runnersworld.com/index.jspa
They have an entire topic devoted to injuries. :-(
When I was running, I liked Asics and Adidas, which are less expensive than the Nike's. But you should really buy based on the shape of your foot and foot mechanics. Liz, have you tried buying shoes online? Road Runner's (www.roadrunnersports.com) sometimes has free shipping or e-mail coupons.


