No, just going to experiment with pulling the straps out and see what happens.

The neoprene socks themselves aren't really tight once I get them on. It's just getting past the heel that's tough. Shoes themselves aren't all that tight, either, with just 1 pair of socks. I tried a pair of crew socks on top of my Smartwool socks one time and it felt much too tight, but maybe I had pulled the straps too tight or something.

I use Shimano PD-A530 pedals so toe clips are a no go with those I think.