Back in the mid 1970s I ran a bit, but never got serious about it.

I've thought about mixing up my biking with some running and have looked at the couch to 5k program, outlined online. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I started with it and actually, if I run slow, I can run a mile.

I am running in my casual quasi-hiking shoes which probably is not a good idea. I don't own a pair of running shoes.

I have high arches and remember from years ago that I supinate or under-pronate when I run or walk. A quick read on the internet indicates that I should have a flexible but well cushioned shoe.

Any ideas? Of course, I got intrigued by minimalist shoes. Certainly they are flexible but most are not well cushioned. I have thought about a compromise shoe like the Saucony Kinvara, which seems to be flexible with cushioning. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1IWBXTLD8G8GA

Really radical shoes like the Vibram toe shoes won't work for me because my second toe is too long. And the lack of cushioning is concerning anyway.

Ideas?