Blunt object method never worked for me, especially for the ouside of the shoe like on the pic.
What worked for me is the following:
Cut layers on a piece of chair leg felt, to shape the bunion, or whatever part has a pressure point. The felt must be a good cm around the pressure points. Work the ends with a progressive angle with a X-Acto knife.
Glue them directly to the foot.
Put two layers of socks, or a very thick sock.
Heat mold the shoe. I did 170°F for 25 minutes, a few times.
Do one shoe at a time. Put the insole rapidly back on after the shoe comes out of the oven, slip the foot inside, tighten and put all your weight on one leg (knee slightly bent), for at least 10 minutes, to "flatten" the arch if it aches. I did this as I have very flat feet.
The shoes will feel very big after you try them with your thin cycling socks only. But it seems like the material wants to go back to it's original shape. NOTE: I have the Leather version. The leather is still very hard and tight after 3 years.
Hope it helps ,
Louis
