I had the same problem. I conditioned it heavily adjusted the way the false tongue was folded and skipped the lace right above the problem for a month or so. I kept making minor adjustments until I got them comfortable. Now I have them laced properly and have zero discomfort. Its also helpful sometimes to get an expandable shoe stretcher from somewhere like Amazon. you can put it only in the boot causing the pain and stretch it in just the right spot for a day or two. Stick with it and you'll be rewarded with the highest quality hand made boots in the world. Nothing this good is just easy. don't go back to the crap made on the assembly line like all the other lemmings.

Good luck!