Care to recommend good quality shoes for cross country running?

My wife swears by Asics. I used to wear New Balance when Adidas quit making my favorite running shoe. Others like Nike but I always found them too narrow and uncomfortable.
Bottom line, go try some on. Don’t worry too much about the brand just find one that fits your particular foot shape and replace them regularly if you do a lot of running. They are your major expense and also the first line of defense against injury.

When I ran cross-country in high school we wore the lightest, cheapest running shoes available, and they were fine. Since I presume you’re not running competitively now, I’d follow @rojo‘s advice: Get something comfortable and with good arch support and a good heel counter. “Lightweight” should be the final consideration, if it’s considered at all.

I use Asics too…..I like them, very lightweight which is what counts for me

Same thing I said over here . They’re absolutely great especially for running as they really allow you to run properly(on the front of your foot instead of smashing your heels against the ground) so no more shin splints etc.

I just bought some Newtons and I swear they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I bought them on Zappos because they were colorful. I was just going to use them for walking. My trainer says they are the best there is but they’re not cheap.

Thanks. For this Asics, which type would you recommend. Is support more important?

http://www.asicsamerica.com/footwear/running-shoes/#/womens

My wife uses the Oracles but she does like a lot of support. My daughter has the Lyte33’s.

One other suggestion she has; When you find a shoe that works for you buy three or four pair at a time and put them up because they change them all the time. For her it is very frustrating to go in to get a replacement pair only to find out they were “last years style” and are no longer available.

I agree with @uberbatman: go for the minimal-type glove-style shoes (more companies make them than just Vibram now). Many running injuries stem from the heel strike stride that regular running shoes encourage. Another option (no joke) is barefoot running.