I was told that shin slints occur due to uphill & downhill running (and especially the downhill part due to the toe being so far forward). I studied the logic and learned how uphill/downhill running stretches out the muscles in the shin.
I ran for a full year on a flat track, then avoided hills when I did get back out on the pavement.
This year I bought a $140.00 pair of Asics Gel Kayano 15 shoes, I'm running hills again, but going very slowly & tenderly on the downhill portion. So far so good.
