It doesn't matter where you got your shoes, there are many different running shoes for different people. Having not just quality shoes, but the right shoes for you matters a ton.
Shin splints are a bitch, but they go away after you warm up, and if you can stay on grass/gravel/dirt.
Sharp pains in the knee sound like you're overextending it (I may be wrong, but that's what happens to me when I overextend). If you run a lot of downhill, that will aggravate it.
The pain in the thigh (front I'd assume) could have been a few things, sore quads maybe, muscle spasms due to dehydration, maybe a slight pull.
Like everybody else said, strengthwork will help your legs. You can do most of what you need for your legs right at home. Do step ups, leg lifts, etc. Also when something hurts, ice it after the run, never before. It will feel better afterward. And be sure to drink lot's of water.
With running there will be pain, the key is that you need to recognize routine soreness and pains that can signify more pressing problems.
And Sekei:
10km is about 6.25 miles. 1609 meters to a mile.
Also, what you said about form is good, keeping your form clean is very important, but trying to change the way your foot rolls is a bad thing. There are multiple ways for people to strike and roll their foot, but trying to change from one to the other is not a particularly good idea. Trying to actively change how your foot strikes and rolls can cause health problems. Instead one can strengthen their muscles through drills like bounds, skips, and stride. This allows their form to improve naturally. Another thing is to cater to their running form through proper footwear.
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