Well, I think you should still go into a running store to have your gait looked at. They'll probably do it for free, and if you just tell them that you're trying to figure out if it's your shoes, they'll help. Weight really doesn't have much to do with it, if you land on the outer part of your foot at 180 lbs, then it's a LOT different than landing on the inside of your foot at 180 lbs. Your shoes could be built for someone who over-pronates rather than someone who is neutral footed, and that could be causing lots of pain. I'd suggest doing some research on your foot fall and see if your shoes are appropriate for that type of gait.
Good luck!
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