Ok , Im an old guy , what I used is 'old-School'

road toe clip pedals, shoes with a slot in the sole. mine were a shoe repair shop project,
The slot is curved )( so the foot can align as it wants to ..

the shoes can be loose fitting*,(toe clips) so there is good blood circulation, stiff soles for pedaling, nice insoles

I like Birkenstock's insoles .. were imported , now you have to ship from Germany.

months long tours , no foot discomfort.

* SPuD shoes are, chosen tighter fitting on your foot, to release cleats, properly.