In my attempt to purchase clothes for a life I am actually living, I purchased these sneakers (albeit from a different retailer -- is it ok to post them even though I had to buy them elsewhere because they were sold out?)

Anyway, they are tight in that they squeeze the top of my instep. I was going to return but I read a few posts where you all have mentioned your slip on sneakers stretching out over time. I wondered if the goring might "give". Is this something that's so normal I can expect it? Any guidelines that might help me determine if this particular pair might stretch?
..This is my 4th pair of silver slip ons purchased/returned this spring...