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Obviously, yes, get some advice. Some of the higher-end retail places actually have podiatrists on site to advise their customers.
Check out the mag Runner's World - they do a really nice breakdown of the newest shoes that are the best for x,y,z types of runners (how are your arches, where do you land the hardest, etc). That will give you a starting point on what type of shoe you need. Bring your old sneakers with you to the store - you'll be able to tell a lot of what you're doing just by the wear on the tread.
For instance: I have collapsed arches and I tend to drag my heels a bit so that the back of my sneakers wear down quickly. Plus I have weak ankles. So I bought a pair (Saucony is a reliable brand) that had extra ankle support and plenty of heel cushioning, plus the inside was designed for low arches (lots of sneakers come with really high arches and that kills my feet).
I used to have shin splints... yep, they suck alright. Go fix it with someone who knows!
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