Well, we trim our nails extra close.
If the boots have too much toe-room, you slam the toes at the end as your foot slides forward (especially descending).
You can lace the bottom half of the boots up extra tight, & tie a knot before lacing the upper section, which can be looser.
Another trick to balance out a boot is the heel-sock method.
Someone on WPS sells them, I think you can get them at the store.
