Valera Penny Loafer (Women)

So I wanted some penny loafers had them in HS. I ordered these as I found the shape of this shoe very attractive love the round toe box. I am a size 9 so I did so here. The toe box is comfortable but something about the top seems to be rubbing the top of my second toe on both sides. The heel is loose as well not flopping off but enough that it isn’t hugging the foot. I don’t believe that I could size down to an 8.5 so I will see how I feel walking around my house and then decide. These shoes are again so nice looking but for the cost they need to be undoubtedly the perfect fit!