I had hot foot for some time some years ago. The answer, for me, turned out to be very simple - getting bigger shoes.
I knew my shoe size, I’d ridden the same size of cycling and street shoes for years. I had several beautiful pairs of expensive Carnac shoes ( through knowing “ someone “). Therefore I was loath to change.
However, I also found that when buying smart shoes to walk around in when working, the manufacturers were clearly making them smaller.
Once it dawned that my feet were getting bigger, and bit the bullet, everything changed. I went from 42 (
to 43, even 44. I now ride Shimano 43wide cycling shoes with Superfeet footbeds, even 44 in some cases. “ Posh” shoes 9.
Interestingly, talking to others, most people report their feet getting bigger as they aged.
I tried on a pair of my Pete “ perfect” Salisbury racing shoes from my 20’s the other day - no chance of even getting my foot in!