The 11 5d seems better.
Is an inch of toe room too much.
On boots more toe room is expected.
On a brannock i am 12.
How much space is too much.
This is hardly new.
Common internet advice is to size down for boots thinking that boot toe room should be like sneaker toe room.
Stand during the fitting process and check that there is adequate space 3 8 to 1 2 inch for your longest toe at the end of each shoe.
Not all toe boxes are actually boxy the word box may be misleading because toe boxes come in a number of shapes and styles.
If one rear wheel measures 0 29º of toe in and the other measures 0 29º then total rear toe in is 0 58º not 1 16º.
Many foot doctors believe that rounded boxes provide the best protection because it allows the most breathing room.
The right foot has the left corner of my big toe slightly rubbing against the front curve of the toebox.
When measuring toe in degrees you do not need to double the measurement for the leading and trailing edge of the tires as you do when using inches.
The 12d need insoles and think socks to fill up room so my feet don t feel like bells ringing and tons of heel slip.
Excess toe room is not a problem when the flex point and heel are right.
As the shoe breaks in and the vamp stretches out i wonder whether my foot will start sliding around more and if it s a mistake to keep these.
Toe boxes to avoid.
But i have nearly an inch and a half of space between my toe and the end of the shoe.
Again 1 2 inch 1 5 uk us units or slightly less is recommended.
If your foot stays stationary on the foot bed as you hike 2 fingers room is ok.
A half inch to an inch of toe room is usually about right.
My left foot feels like the perfect amount of toe room.
That and hiking down a steep mountain trail sustained downhill i like as much room in the toe box as is safe.