i just switched to mens shoes. i had the womens' specialized torch shoe and now i have the mens elite shoe. i think i am going to like it better. i have wide feet and my boyfriend told me mens' shoes are wider than womens'. i don't have room to move my feet around in the show when i am really digging in. i usually get cramped, tingly feet. so, mens' shoes might be an option for you. hth.