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terlg-
I too have very weird feet - even the insole fitter agreed lol... I maintain that there are likely to be a pair of shoes out there that will prevent both your toes touching the end and your heels slipping. I had to increase my budget ultimately, but it was worth it. It can be difficult if ordering online, so go to a shop if you can and try on lots of different types - it will become much clearer to you what feels right and what doesn't. Highly recommend Condor and Sigma Sports for selection :)
Catriona
I have long, narrow, low-volume feet and have had great luck with Fizik Vento X3 Overcurve. The X5 Terra didn't fit me well.
@terlg I had a mammoth trying-on session in Condor a few weeks back then an insole fitting at CycleFit... According to the guys I spoke to, you probably want to avoid both. If the shoe fits you right, you should have a couple mm in front of your big toe and the heel cup should not slip at all as you cycle. As @Sheppz mentions, heel slippage is normal when walking. I have different-sized feet that I couldn't find a right size for in one model of Fizik shoes (X5), but found a perfect fit in the X3. A bit of difference in foot length shouldn't prevent you finding a comfortable shoe, you might have to just do quite a bit of looking around and trying different brands/models on.