Regarding loosening/tightening. You really don't need to do that with these unless you want to have them super tight. I have large feet and they held my feet well when I had them medium tight. I personally don't like having my straps tightened to the point of only being able to pull my foot out when I loosen it, but that's just me. I prefer a slight resistance but still cleanly being able to pull out.

I would gladly like to help organize this ordeal with ordering. I would need to hear from the other guy how he got it done.