All the New Balance running shoes I could find were really heavy. I wear their cross trainers though, and they are very good, just too heavy to run in.

 

Go to the local running store. A knowledgeable sales person can fit you with the proper shoe.

 

guys, asics kayano. they're the best, if u have narrow feet then brooks beast r for u. try a good shoe store, u guys have teh athletes foot in the US?

 

as suggested above, there is no best shoe for everyone...
each of us has a different arch and feet. the first step is determining what type of arch you have (flat, normal or high).
get your feet wet and walk on pavement. if the print has no arch area (if the area is all wet), then you have a flat arch... if the arch area is dry (the foot only touches the ground on the sides), you have a high arch. normal is in between.
if you have a flat arch, you need a shoe that provides lots of stability (shoes that typically have a ridge around the heel area). if you have a high arch, you will need arch support and cushion.
the mileage that you run is also important.
for example, i have a normal to high arch and run about 40 miles per week... this means that i wear a lightweight well cushioned shoe with minimal stability- i also use extra cushioning (take out the stock insole and replace it with an extra cushioned one).
good luck richard, and hope to see you on the road (either in your car or running!!!)-