Metatarsal Pad - Foam

Question:

How do I know exactly where to place the met pad in my shoe?

Answer:

Click on the tab above that says Demonstration Video and watch our video that will show you how to use your met pad.

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Question:

I have metatarsalgia, will this product help me?

Answer:

Yes! metatarsalgia is a generic term used to describe non-specific forefoot pain in the region of the metatarsal bones. This pad will off-load the forefoot by taking the load off the ball of the foot. The metatarsal pad will help to redistribute load bearing.

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Question:

I have pain on the balls of my feet when I wear shoes or walk bearfoot .  I purchased a dr. sholls thing however it took up to much space in my shoes  . I am seeking somthing that will eleviate the pain on the balls of  my feet  and not take up room in my shoes. Which metatarsal pad do you recommend? 

Answer:

I need a little more information about your pain before I can recommend any products to help with the pain in the balls of your feet. We have many ball-of-foot products; some are better for fat pad atrophy and others are better for various forefoot problems where off-loading the ball of foot is the goal.

If you need something directly on the balls of your feet to cushion and add padding, then take a look at these 3 products, all of which take up very little space in your shoes:
         Gel Metatarsal Cushion
         Ball of Foot Gel Pads
         Foam Ball of Foot Pads
If you need a pad that will off-load weight from the balls of your feet, then many of the other ball-of-foot products will work. The ones that take up the least amount of room are:
        Gel Metatarsal Pads
        Metatarsal Pads - Felt
        Metatarsal Pads - Foam
        Metatarsal Pads -PPT
To help you when going barefoot at home, check out:
       Arch Binder with Metatarsal Pad
       Reusable Gel Ball-of-Foot Cushions

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Question:

I need a metatarsal pad and want to know what is the difference between the foam pad and the felt pad?

Answer:

The foam and felt metatarsal pads are shaped exactly alike but are made with different materials. The foam met pad is just a bit softer. Very similar product and in most cases, the choice boils down to personal preference.  If the sales of each product speaks to personal preference, we sell way more felt than foam met pads.

Question:

What about wet environments? Can I wear this pad if I get it wet?

Answer:

Sure can. Whether you're going to put it directly on the foot, into the shoe or onto an insert, the adhesive should hold up under wet conditions. The foam metatarsal pad is going to be a good choice in this case in that it's not going to soak up much moisture.  Felt met pads on the other hand would have a tendency to soak up water.

Question:

Would this be an appropriate pad for runners? I already have orthotics but sometimes feel that I could use a bit more metatarsal support. Can I put this directly on my orthotics? They're the 3/4 length kind.

Answer:

Yes. This would be a good choice for runners. Be sure to define the leading edge of the orthotic so that the placement of the foam metatarsal pad is in the right place. Usually the foam metatarsal pad is going to be at the leading edge or just a bit distal to the leading edge of the orthotic.

Question:

I wrote earlier today asking about metatarsal pads for kickboxing and running. I also want to know - what is the best metarasal pad to use at the beach (barefoot and/or swimming)?

Answer:

I don't think any of our metatarsal pads would last very long in the sand and water, as their adhesive would break down pretty quickly in that environment. However, these Foam Metatarsal Pads and the Felt Metatarsal Pads are inexpensive and would probably last through one application.

Question:

Which metatarsal pad to use? 2 years ago I had a sesamoid bone removed and bunion repaired after several decades of pain since I quit ballet with a foot injury. Recovering from the surgery, I developed what my podiatrist is calling sub 2nd syndrome, where apparently my weight is being shifted to the 2nd toe metatarsal, which is therefore very painful to take weight and feels like a huge lump is there when I walk on it for a while. It sounds like the dancers' metatarsal pad is not right for me since I want weight off the 2nd toe metatarsal. Would the felt or foam be better? I'm afraid the foam would just squash and do very little. Also, the pads are a teardrop shape, but it isn't clear what angle to orient them with respect to the axis of the foot. Does the pointed end point to the heel, the small toe, or ?

Answer:

A tear-drop shaped metatarsal pad would work better for you than a dancer's pad, as the dancers' pad is aimed at taking weight off of the big toe joint. The felt metatarsal pad would be a better choice, as it provides firmer support and lasts longer than the foam one. You can watch the video on either the Felt Metatarsal Pad or Foam Metatarsal Pad pages for correct placement. The point would aim towards the heel, with the wider end placed just below the ball of your foot. This will off-load weight away from all of your metatarsal joints.

Question:

I have bursitis in my heel,have a new pair of shoes, for neropathy, but inlays are hard I am wondering if the shoes are at fault the inlay is hard when i walk with these shoesmy feet hurt. can I put something in these shoes for more comfort.

Answer:

This pad is really a metatarsal pad, and is designed with tapered edges to work in your midfoot area, not your heel. If your new shoes are too hard, you might want to take a look at either our soft Gel Heel Spur Pads or a thin foam shoe insert such as the Pedag SOFT Shoe Inserts.

Question:

What size metatarsal foam pad for women - shoe size 9

Answer:

Foam Metatarsal Pads only come in one size, which is 2" by 2.5" by 1/4" thick. You can trim them with scissors if you wish to make them smaller.

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