here's Fitness Magazine's 2009 Sneaker Guide: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/gear/running-shoes/fitness-2009-sneaker-guide-the-best-walking-running-hiking-shoes/
some good picks in here:
"Best Neutral-Cushioned Running Shoes: Brooks Ghost 2
These shoes have extra cushioning where it counts -- the forefoot -- thanks to tiny fluid packs in the padding for a bouncy push off and a safe landing, plus they're contoured to cradle your midfoot.'Heaven for women with high arches!'says one tester who wore her pair pounding the pavement in Central Park.
