[imanaccount247]

I had the exact opposite experience. I have no idea what model my asics were, but some super awesome gel nonsense. And I was in constant pain and kept giving up. Someone convinced me to try minimalist shoes and in two weeks everything was better.

>since it is often when I am outside, running, when I come up with the best ideas.

There's quite a lot of support for the idea that walking helps people think better.