hmmm....I think people use the term "hot spots" in reference to foot pain while cycling....in my case the pain wasn't shooting, more a burning but not "hot" to the touch or anything....I used to get the pain in both feet often while riding longer distances until I took the plunge and bought the Sidi shoes....they were expensive, but worth it. The pain I felt today was reminiscent of the pain I used to feel with my old shoes....

At any rate, good luck with fixing the problem.....it's no fun to have one's feet hurt, regardless of the cause!