Need sizing advice: one size hurts my toes, the next size feels too loose
I'm really struggling to choose the right Crocs size and could use some advice.
My foot length is about 25.3-25.5 cm.
I tried w9 (leopard) and w10 (brown):
W9 feels almost acceptable as a slide, but when I put the heel strap behind my heel, it pulls my foot back and my toes press against the front. They actually start to hurt after a few minutes, it doesn't work even barefoot (but I plan to wear crocs with socks only).
W10 doesn't hurt my toes, but it feels much looser, and I'm worried it's too big.
Which one looks right? Has anyone else been between W9 and W10 in Crocs? Would you choose the size that is slightly loose, or the one where your toes touch the front when using the heel strap?
Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated!