Hey thanks everyone for all the advice!

So I went to REI to exchange the boots, and before I did I tried on some other ones. I tried on some merrels and lowas and really found out that I liked the build of the asolo much better. the other ones just felt flabby and mushy, while the asolo would be much nicer to trek with, sans toe problems though

so i have 2 options, take these to a cobbler, which i really think i might do, or just keep trying different boots on. the REI i went to, which supposedly had a great selection, had very few boots. maybe ill get some online ones. i was eying these guys

http://www.rei.com/product/776791

fingers crossed, thanks again guys!