So to add context here.

1 bought two size shoes Both Nike court legacy's. 8.5 and 9

I usually wear a 8 but my feet are wider so I got a 8.5 it felt fine but felt some pressure on the side of my foot where beginning of toes bend. The shoe toe box gives me a thumb width of space but with that side pressure So I don't want to get bunion.

Now I also got the 9 which I don't feel that pressure but it does feel great fit only thing is it's a thumb and some small length of room in toe box my concern is when I walk in the 9 I hear a popping sound at toe box. Is this normal Or will it break in? And or will the 8.5 break in width wise to relieve that pressure