Lucky me: no sooner looking to get into running than my old shoes start tearing apart. Does anyone have any recommendations about good shoes for a beginning runner?

Important to know:
-I'm female
-I have high arches
-I supronate (roll my foot to the outside, rather than the inside, while running or walking)

I've been told to get a very cushioned shoe, but not one that will restrict my mobility. And I'd like a lighter, slimmer design if possible.

Price is an orbiting concern (college student), so if you have brand recommendations or value recommendations, I'll take 'em gladly.

Thank you!

I've said the same thing every time someone asks this question. Go and get fitted by a running store. Nothing can replace being correctly fitted for shoes by someone who watches how you walk/run.

If price is a huge concern, then go to one of these stores, have them help you out, and then right down model/size and look around. I don't recommend this, because I feel we should support the stores that provide this service.

I can tell you what shoes I use, but the chance you need the same is very doubtful. Same for everyone else on this site.

Quoted for truth. There is no better advice.

As far as price, if you get the right shoes they'll feel better and will, as a result, last you a long time, if you get crappy shoes they'll hurt and you'll want to replace them more often or, worse yet, you'll stop running. Eat the cost, whenever I go to running stores they usually give me 3 or 4 pairs to choose from and I go with whatever feels the best, even though it's usually subtle... in your situation you could just go with the cheapest pair since they'll probably still feel better for you than the alternative.

Asics Gel-Nimbus works for me and I also have high arches and need lots of cushioning. I just bought a pair of last years model(#9s) for about $90 at Sports Authority but the new model is out (#10s) if you want the newest that are available. I think the brand new model was $110. You might have to experiment a little to see which shoe is best for you but try these they are great.

The advice to get fitted professionally is the best starting point; and you might find out what you "know" about your feet/stride is actually different from reality. I used to think I had low arches and pronated until I saw it on film.
As for shoes, I GREATLY recommend Newtons if you are planning to be a more efficient runner. They take a little bit to get used to, and you need to move your landing farther towards the forefoot. The end result (for me, my training partner and most of the testimonials on Newton's site) is a better overall running style (posture, speed, comfort). I know there is a good deal of controversy about whether midfoot or forefoot landing is better, but I have found that my midfoot strike with the Newtons is perfect for me. They ARE expensive $155 & up, and they are primarily online only (or at expo booths) but they are worth it as far as I am concerned. They also have a great cross-ship program if you order the wrong size or want to try a different size. I have found they run true to size, but my running partner needed to try with insoles in different sizes.
I used to be a heel striker and found the ASICS Gel Nimbus to be a good marathon shoe with that running style. Now that I am a forefoot striker I really can't recommend any mechanical/gel cushioning heel as they are too heavy and the cushioning is in the wrong position for my footfall. Interestingly enough, any "cheap" foam-padded shoe (Nike Zoom, for example) is good with me now. I ran San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon this year with those before I got my Newtons. I posted a review of "Running With Newtons" at blog.triphx.com if you want to learn more.

I run in Nike air bowermans <$60 BUT I'm not a distance runner. I'm averaging about 6 miles a week in these shoes. They are sturdy and soft enough for my narrow feet and medium arches. I'm a U of O student in Eugene Oregon, gotta wear nikes (snicker)

I have normal arches, though I tend to roll my foot to the outside, and those work for me as well. They're a very versatile shoe.

Though I've never been fitted. I probably will when I have to get new shoes for winter track.