Quote Originally Posted by molliewog View Post
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the replies. This is helping me see some of the relation in sizing. I may venture out to some of the LBS in my area. No mega stores like Performance, but perhaps I can track down a place with some shoe inventory.

Any other feedback is appreciated!

ETA....
Oooooh, Kirsten I'm about the same size as you. My feet are not super wide, but are on the wider side. I may have to keep mens shoes in mind.
I have the same problem you do...so few stores to actually try shoes at. Women's shoes are all B-width and too narrow...men's shoes (standard men's D-width is the same as a women's wide) often don't come small enough or brick-and-mortar retailers simply don't stock the smaller sizes. I ordered online and got pretty lucky with the LGs. I read reviews to find something that might work with narrow heels and wide forefoot--and got really lucky. I first ordered 39s and they were too small, but I could tell that the shoe would otherwise work well and it has. If I ever decide to switch to dedicated road shoes I would simply buy the road version of my shoe, I like it that much.