Are expensive gym shoes worth it?

[AliP]

If I were you I would pay the money to get a good pair of shoes. I run alot and I can tell the difference when I wear my running shoes with shocks and good support. Personally, I prefer Adidas. They are a little bit bulky, but I like that because they offer alot of support, especially if you have high arches. You probably could find a good pair for around $60.

I also like New Balance. Nike is ok. I got a pair that were supposedly running shoes on sale for $30 or something and I could really tell the difference. They were really flimsy and didn't offer very much support.