Yes, i would recommed the SAF Brooks shoe. The cushioning is
really good, and the shoe itself is cheap, esp when you buy it from
emart. I should say that the SAF Brooks are quite comparable to
asics, but asics come with a much heavier price tag.
As for nike free, i advise you dun buy them. I have a pair, they
arent tt comfy and the ventilation is really quite poor, I just use
them when I go out now. Quite sad, and they were not cheap
too.
The Asics DX trainer, the new model is relatively good, if you
compare it to a lightweight trainer, then its heavier, but for so
called non-professional runners like me, its ok.
And pls dun buy racers, they look good yes, they are expensive and
they are not durable. They are meant for competitive runner, hence
they are designed with bare cushioning and can wear out very fast,
especially the sole. They are not advisable for training runs even
on pavements.
The new nike website, niketown and the adidas running website do
provide some advise on footwear, but honestly I dun think they are
quite helpful, and dun go to footwear shops to ask for advise, most
of the time they provide untrue facts, in a bid to promote sales.
Most importantly, know wad you want and what you prioritise,
whether you consider budget, function, or design or all three. And
do your research, other than by using this forum.
In conclusion, I would nevertheless still recommed the SAF
Brooks!!! 
