Getting hot spots on both feet: run me through suggested solutions

[weiwentg]

A month ago, I changed out my worn Speedplay X series cleats for new X series cleats. I had no problems with hot spots before, but I do now. It's affecting both forefeet. It was pretty bad right after, but it seems to be getting a bit better.

I also found out that the base plates were misaligned, so I know I moved one or both, but not sure which. The guide lines (i.e., the ruler markings on the soles to aid with cleat positioning) didn't line up when someone took a proper ruler to the shoe, and this is a 2010 Specialized S Works women's road shoe ... I'd based my original cleat position on the guide lines. Either way, I've shifted the cleat position a bit from the original position on one or both feet, by up to 5mm. Apart from that, no changes to pedals, cleats, or apparel.

So, run me through the solutions. I know trying to move the cleats back a bit (few mm at a time) is one suggested solution. Others?