Originally Posted by
stapfam
But Shoes are one of those items that I like to try before I buy.
A little off topic but, as a former LBS owner, let me say this:
Shoes are a money loser for an LBS because fitting them takes a lot of time and they have to inventory a lot of sizes. Using your LBS to try on shoes when you have no intention of buying from him is unethical. If you are going to buy on line, buy 3 sizes straddling the size that you think that you need. Then simply return the two pair that are the wrong size.