The Only 12.5 In Canada???

So, I have been looking into replacing my running shoes and began my quest this weekend while in Ottawa. I currently wear Asics Gel-Cumulus 9 and am happy with them, though I am looking to get a bit more cushioning if possible (Gel-Nimbus 10, or something like that). I need a neutral shoe with a sole that doesn't twist on account of the wonky ankle, but I can't wear a stability shoe because I have high and rigid arches. Other than those physical restrictions, my only problem is that NOBODY carries 12.5 sizes in this bloody country!!! (Perhaps accounting for our poor track and field results? Hey, it's hard to run with the wrong footwear...) You'd figure that running specialty stores would have the occasional customer with a 12.5 size foot (thanks for nothing Running Room), but apparently people just skip up to a 13 once reaching 12. Any size below 12 comes in half-sizes, but I was given no explanation for why 12.5 is like the Yeti - I'm told to try this store, or call this place, or check out that, or contact the company, but a sighting is not imminent. When I do find something you can bet I will likely buy two pairs... IF THEY BLOODY WELL HAVE THEM!!!!!!! Or maybe I should guillotine a couple of toes and join the normal-feet folk? Friggin' genetics...

Thanks for letting me vent. Any advice would be much appreciated, though not expected given that you are unlikely to need a 12.5!!!

Knee's feeling better. Going for another slow 5k tonight. Wife discovered my blog finally. Don't know what that means... Hi honey!!!