Some people have the genetic ability to run barefoot without any support. If you can run barefoot without pain and injury, that's great. The rest of us need some sort of support.

There are a couple of shoe stores in my neighborhood that cater to runners. The employees are all runners and they won't sell you a pair of shoes unless you put them on and run around the parking lot while they observe your form. They also give you 30 days to exchange your shoes if they don't work out.

OP, if your current shoes are causing pain, try a new pair. Find a store that will work with you to get shoes that won't cause you pain.