Ultra Thin Orthotic with Metatarsal Pad and Deep Heel Cup – Semi-Rigid Arch Support Insole for Men and Women – Relieves Pain from Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma and Metatarsalgia

I'm a runner and I've had a number of problems in my left foot. They probably can all be summed up as metatarsalgia, but when I finally broke down and went to the podiatrist, he found evidence of an old stress fracture. I know a few months before that, I definitely had a neuroma (I felt the clicking in the ball of my foot). Lastly, I've had very tight calves and other symptoms common with plantar fasciitis (foot pain that's bad when I first wake up that slowly warms up). So while all of the symptoms are mild enough that I can run through them, I definitely notice the discomfort. The podiatrist said that I shouldn't be too concerned with it if I'm running 3-5 miles a day, but when the run is over, I'd like to walk around the house barefoot like normal...or wake up without pain in my feet. So I supposed I was resigned to buying crap off of Amazon and self-treating (like a true millennial).Essentially, this insert is better than the Dr. Scholls-like inserts you can buy at a drugstore, but perhaps not as nice as a custom orthotic. However, unlike orthotics, these are only $40 and not $800. It's more rigid. It seems sized perfectly. I think the key here, as other reviewers have noted, is the raised pad just south of the ball of the foot as well as the rigid arch. The former splays out the toes, and takes pressure off the nerves. I won't lie and say that these puppies were comfortable out of the box. Wearing them in my sneakers around the house sort of shifted the foot discomfort from the usual spots (ball of my foot) to the area closer to the arch of my foot. After one day, I was concerned that the purchase would be another desperate Amazon purchase intended to cure some ailment that wouldn't materialize into much more than money out the window.After some research (more millennial Googling), I found that many times, professionally made orthotics are not comfortable right away. I mean, it's reasonable. These things are rigid, and they are literally redesigning how weight is being distributed overnight. The key is that after a week or two, hopefully, if they're well designed, you don't even notice that they're in your shoe anymore. With these, after 1 day, I was nowhere near close to finding them comfortable. After Day 2 however, I have to admit, it's getting pretty darn close to not being perceptible in my sneakers. If it continues this way - and I'll try to add to my review - I'll update everyone as I go to buy a few more pairs.So, overall, these things look well made and definitely seem to have a legitimate impact (pun intended) on how my foot strikes the ground. I have a hunch that these things, in conjunction with good stretching, and wearing my overnight plantar fasciitis brace - that I may finally cure my foot of its ailments. At the very least, it's been pleasant having the incessant yet low level discomfort shift from the ball of my foot to the arch of my foot. And like I said - I think that my foot will adjust to it, and the arch discomfort will go away as the orthotic breaks in, and the ball of my foot will be free to heal up.

I have struggled with Morton’s neuroma for about six months. The worst pain was during the ski season when I could only get in a few runs before the pain became unbearable. I have tried various options to treat the pain with varying success. To date, this is my number one treatment.These inserts are thin, but provide an effective heel cup to help with alignment. The 3/4 length is good because a neuroma is caused by too much compression in the toe box and this pad does not add any extra bulk.The “behind the ball of the foot pad” fits exactly where it should. I ordered the length recommended for my shoe size, and after trying it for a few days ordered another pair.When wearing a stiff soled shoe, the pad is more noticeable. If you are not trying to relieve the pain from a neuroma, it would be considered uncomfortable. But, this pad provides the support needed for that purpose. If I am wearing a softer soles shoe, the pad is less annoying. I wonder, though, if it would also be less effective. My long term hope is to be able to cure the neuroma and not just alleviate the pain. This pad causes the metatarsals to separate instead of compress. I can already feel a significant decline in the pain and hardness of the neuroma after just a few days of wearing the inserts. Virtually no signs of the neuroma in my minimally affected foot and a big decline in my other foot which could get to the point of being unbearable to walk on.As I move forward towards preparing for this year’s ski season, I am also using PT approved stretches and exercises, using ice as necessary and I am also likely to try toe separators when not wearing shoes. These inserts will fit in my ski boots and I am hopeful that they will prevent pain as well. I was advised by a ski boot fitter to come back in the fall to get custom inserts made but I believe these will do the job. They have been terrific in the four pairs of shoes I have worn them in so far. The inserts will even fit in high heeled shoes but I am avoiding wearing those shoes for now. Remember, my goal is ultimate cure, not just pain relief. It may be unreasonable, but it is worth a valiant effort. The inserts do take care of the pain relief and hopefully will lead to the cure as well.

I Purchased, these insoles a while back. Using them a lot lately and wanted to get a second pair. Went to my Amazon orders and hit Buy Again. unfortunately not the same product. My first pair is very comfortable, with rubber padding on bottom, subtle arch support, with extra support on both sides. Fit in my shoes easily. This new version is very hard, wider, no padding on the bottom and very uncomfortable. Had to return .UPDATE REVIEW 5 stars for Customer service and product. I purchase what I thought was a Buy Again. I was incorrect. I sent a photo of my original purchase. This vendor researched it and sent me the pair I originally wanted.. excellent follow-through in customer service.. Thank you

Happy with product, but wish it had a non slip bottom to help keep it in place.