When I went into basic training, I had a huge problem with shin splints. We had to run 3 days a week plus the miles of walking, marching, and carrying a ruck sack around in combat boots did not help. They eventually just went away. Just put some ice on them after your workout, take some aspirin, and don't stretch them! The muscles there are supposed to be stiff and unflexible. They'll go away after 2-3 weeks of this.
New shoes will definitely help and if you can, try to run a nice treadmill or an indoor/outdoor track. Those have softer surfaces than cheap treadmills and are better for your shins, knees, etc.
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