Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics for Ball of Foot Pain, Metatarsal Foot Pads for Women and Men, 1 Pair - One Size Fits All

After overdoing treadmill and elliptical machine in my old running shoes, I began having metatarsal pain in my left foot. It got to the point where even wearing cushioned slippers was not enough to prevent the pain. At first I used gel cushions under the ball of my foot, which seemed to help but these things were what really did the trick!! I was skeptical, not really thinking that wearing a cushion behind the area I was experiencing the pain would help... but I was so wrong!! These things allowed me to continue moderate cardio as i healed, and after a couple weeks all pain was gone even without the inserts!! Be sure you place them in the correct position behind the ball of your foot but before your arch. They DO NOT go underneath the ball of your foot like a cushion! They work by spreading your toe bones out and need to go just behind the ball of your foot. I also use arch support inserts and stuck these babies onto the end of them so I was able to wear both my heel/arch support insert and these things at the same time. In the beginning they do take some practice to get into the right position and then getting them to stay while you put your foot into the shoe. I loosened my laces all the way so I could be sure I placed them in the right position. Then I very carefully slid my feet in while holding onto the pad under my foot. I stood and tied my laces. I never had them move around as I wore them, whether I was jogging or doing the elliptical, etc. The first few times they did want to scoot around as I took my shoes on and off so I would reposition it and hold it in place when putting my feet in. But the more I wore them the more they stuck. After a few times, they stayed in place on their own but I can still take them out if I want. Whatever the bottom stuff is, it doesn't feel very sticky, but it works. Love these things!!! Just read the directions and watch a YouTube video if necessary to ensure you wear them correctly and to see tips!

I bought these because the balls of my feet hurt horribly after long hour shifts standing on my feet all day. I took the plastic off the back where the adhesive was, and I there was practically nothing. They had enough adhesive to hold on to the plastic, but they were never going to stick to my soles. I knew going in these things had poor adhesive, but I didn't realize they were this bad. I got some gorilla glue, put some on the back and put them on the soles, put some weight on them and let them sit over night. They say you're supposed to put them on the sole behind the balls of your feet, so I did. They specifically mentioned not to put it directly under the balls of your feet, so I didn't. I followed the directions. I wore them for two hours and the balls of my feet hurt so bad, I had to go home, change shoes, and go back to work. They also were cutting off circulation to my toes, so I couldn't just keep them on. Next day I tried again, but I ripped the inserts off my soles (tearing the soles by the way) and moved them back towards my heel more. Same thing; loss of circulation to my toes, and now they were back far enough to were I couldn't wear them again because they were hurting my arches. I threw them away. Now I have a torn sole, their gel for the padding is stuck to the sole, I'm out $12, and my feet hurt worse than they did without them. Please do not buy.

Pad was comfortable the first time I wore it but, by the second time, it can loose from the sole of the shoe. I thought it might be the shoe so I purchased another pair. No better. After one is in a different show, same thing. It did not stay adhered in the shoe. Maybe there is a “special” way to make sure they don’t come loose, but I want convenience. Not a project. I am now using zentoes which fit over you foot and never come loose.

I play pickleball and recently my feet have been acting up and I occasionally get pain. I started using these pads in addition to strengthening and massaging my foot muscles, and the pain has disappeared completely. I believe these pads are very effective. However, the adhesive is very weak and they don't stick to the insoles at all, so I had to sew them on by hand. That's why I gave a 4 star. After attaching them with thread, they doesn't move around inside the shoe and can be used without any problems, however. Placement of these pads is extremely important. If you don't sew them close to the arch (not at the base of the toes or the metamarsal area), it will put stress on the metamarsal area and cause more pain, so be careful when deciding where to place them. I initially bought these at my local CVS and they cost over $15/pair, so it's much cheaper to buy them on Amazon.

These Dr. Sccholls foot pads have helped me so much. I work a very high volume e-commerce job which is literal non stop walking for 8 plus hours. After seven years my feet had reached their limit and I have been in pain for months. After trying different insoles I looked for something to specifically target the area of my pain. These did the job. I have been able to walk around pain free for weeks now. I am so thankful to have found something affordable and that actually works. I did have to find the right placement for them a couple of times because they would slip around in my shoe but besides that they are great.

These are terrible for work boots. I had to duct tape it in order to keep it in place since the adhesive is not strong enough to keep it in place. Maybe it would work for women's dress shoes but not for men's. It slides around too much so it's not very supportive of the ball of your foot. Just skip it and get a full insole

After a few days of struggling with walking the golf course, this item did the trick. I had sever pain in the ball of my foot, and had done multiple searches on what I would need to help correct that. After finding these, and reading all of the reviews and advice, I pulled the trigger. I am very happy I did. Yes, the "adhesive" doesn't work. At all. However, I don't think that it is meant to. You got them in the proper place, and they stay there just fine. Its a little work, and, if you want them to be in the permanent spot, then use super glue.

I have been dealing with a very painful callus under my left little toe and now I’ve decided to take some reason action. Here is a layout of everything I bought on Amazon. It took me hours to go through everything and find what’s helps … so, I thought why not save somebody else the wear-n-tear of searching. Also, I want to recommend a outstanding video for doing your own foot massage. It’s a Bob & Brad video named: “Self Foot Massage- Do While Watching” Also, I started Epson Salt bath soaks for feet about 2-3 times a week. Purchased on Amazon: 1. Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics for Ball of Foot Pain 2. 4 Pack Gel Big Top Cap and Metatarsal Sleeves Big Toe Protector Bunion Cushions Metararsal Pads 3. Adjustable Heel Wedge Inserts 3 Layers for Supination & Pronation Correction, Medial Lateral Heel Insoles for Knee Pain, Foot Alignment, Bow Legs Have not used the following yet, but will soon: 4. Grocerism Urea Cream 40 Percent For Feet Plus 2% Salicylic Acid 5.29 oz 5. 2-Pack Professional Pedicure Foot File & Pumice Stone with Wooden Handle on a Stick - Callus Remover and Foot Scrubber for Dead Skin, Dry Rough Feet, Cracked Heels and Corns Good Luck … everything is really helping me. I thought I was headed for a doctor’s visit it was so painful, but right now I am pain free.

Me quita el dolor. Y son cómodos. Pegamento algo débil.

自分には合わなかった。付けてしばらく経つと痛みがで始めたので装着中止。 個人差で、この商品が合う・合わないがあると思います。

I like it

I’ve been putting up with terrible pain in my feet for months now. I have always had flat feet. Some people only have no longitudinal arch. I also don’t have the transverse arch - never have. And now I’ve developed bunions because of this. I saw these and thought I’d give it a try before having to invest in orthotics. The problem with orthotics is that I work from home and so very seldom wear shoes (I know lucky me-not as much as you’d think). So I thought I’d actually tape these on the bottoms of my feet for around the house. Voila! My feet felt better within days. So now I’ve ordered more to actually stick in my shoes.

A blessing for my Morton's neuroma which has plagued me on and off for years. Many reviews mention an issue with the adhesive but I didn't think so. I pulled mine off and replaced it about four times before I got the perfect position and even after that bit of malhandli