If you have shin splints, give these a shot.  The padding in them only lasts 300 to 400 miles (standard for running shoes), but these shoes do the trick to protect your feet.  I am training for my first marathon with my second and third pair of these shoes (I trained for my first half marathon in my first pair of these shoes).  One day I hope to be able to stop buying these shoes and accustom myself to minimalist or five finger shoes, but until then, these shoes will keep me running.