I started out in a pair of Aasics, but something about the design seemed to cause numbness when I ran. And they were much heavier shoes. After the fact, I don't like them as much as when I first started out.
My first truly loved pair of running shoes were Mizuno Wave Riders. I think I wore something out in them prematurely running in the rain with them though. Not long after I ran in the rain with them, I started having issues with my left foot. Could be coincidence, maybe not. I don't really know.
I bought a pair of Brooks around Christmas, even though I am fairly sure that I haven't worn out (run enough miles) my Mizunos... but I thought maybe if I tried a different shoe it would help with the foot. The Brooks (I forget which model) is SUPER lightweight.
I have not tried Saucony. But I know some people love them. A good friend of mine wears them.
I am a neutral runner, but I have a wider foot and am prone to numbness if there is any tightness whatsoever.
Just go try out a pair at a running store. They will let you run in them outside on the sidewalk, won't they? Mine will.