Just how important is that 1 inch of clearance anyway?

[caligurl]

In the end I'm not sure how much difference 3-4cm will make...going the smaller route anyway.

it can make a LOT of difference in comfort!

[Nanci]

Go ride it and see how it feels! That's the only way to really know. Either it will feel perfect, or something will be not quite right or lacking or outright bothersome.

Nanci

[GirlWonder]

I will definitely try both the 43 and 47s on Saturday. Thus far I have yet to sit on a Trek at all...and I know it varies by model/make.

So, I guess I should start a new thread if I want recommendations on wide (but small) biking shoes?

I have pretty severe bunions that cause my shoes to need to be wide in the toe box (although everywhere else I'm narrow). I'm thinking I'll be a 37 or 38 in a biking shoe.