The problem is that at the LBS, you're limited to whatever they have in stock in your size. I found that out when I bought mine. They had way more stock in their online store (and less pricey... though mine wasn't that bad but it's the most I've ever paid for a helmet in my life) than they had in-store. Understandable that the employee didn't suggest they order in a bunch for me to try others, and really mine is okay, but it's a good thing that what they had happened to fit.