It takes some experimenting. Everyone is unique, regardless of how much the shoe companies may claim to categorize and match foot to shoe. Sometimes you may be surprised by the results of your experiments.
I find Chaco sandals (Z1 and Z2) to be the best walking and running "shoes" for my body mechanics, whether I'm 145 lbs (triathlon) or 190 lbs (half marathon).
Shoes that work with your particular mechanics will feel good, make you *want* to run, and make running feel like less effort. Much the same as when you first get on a bike whose geometry really matches your body's riding style: suddenly you are flying!
The right shoes should feel as magical as the right bike.
(And assuming a stout person automatically needs cushy shoes is ridiculous, the soft midsole deforms too readily and causes instability, which leads to injury. Salesclerks like you (Roxy) encountered drive me CRAZY.)
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