What should be my 2nd pair of shoes? (Read 1068 times)

I have about 300 miles on my very first pair of running shoes.  They're Brooks Beast.  Yes, I have wide, flat feet, and need pronation control.  These shoes have been great in terms of avoiding the knee pain I experienced before.  Trouble is, they're uncomfortable and difficult to get laced up just right.  I have to pull the laces killer-tight in the front two holes or my toes get beaten black and blue.  If I lace them tight in the back (ankle) holes, the tendons on the tops of my feet get swollen and irritated.  If they're too loose anywhere, I'm asking for blisters.  And, from the beginning, I never felt the spring in my step that I was hoping for.  All that said, after two or three test walks/jogs around the block, I get them tied in an acceptable way, take off running, and I'm alright for the duration of the run.  It just seems like too much work, and I'm hoping I can do better.  Suggestions?

 They work well for supination. Or at least I feel like they do. My brother pronates a lot and he enjoys his. I can't say he runs in them though. He does, however, hike in them.

That's interesting; supination is exactly my problem.  My running shoes obviously help but in any other shoe I feel myself do it and it bugs me.  Will revisit them, thanks.