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Dr. Frederick's Original Metatarsal Pads - 4 Pieces - Ball of Foot Cushions for Rapid Pain Relief - Gel Foot Pads - Shoe Inserts for Men and Women

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Brand Dr. Frederick's Original
Color White
Product Benefits Provide instant relief to foot pain due to Morton’s Neuroma, sesamoiditis, calluses and metatarsalgia. See more
Use for Ball of Foot
Material TPE

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  • Say Goodbye To Ball-Of-Foot Pain: This set of four (2 pairs) Dr. Frederick’s Original Metatarsal Pads are designed to rescue your aching feet. If you have foot pain due to Morton’s Neuroma, sesamoiditis, calluses, metatarsalgia, or standing in uncomfortable shoes all day, our pads are here to provide instant relief. Take the pressure off the balls of your feet, and stand comfortably again!
  • Comfortable Gel Relieves Pressure: All-day pain relief meets all-day comfort! Our Metatarsal Pads are designed with padded gel cushioning, to soothe your feet and relieve pressure points. With our help, you’ll be back on your feet and back to hiking, walking, or working comfortably again.
  • Perfect Fit For Most Feet: Looking for the best shoe inserts for women or men? Our Pads fit snugly under the ball of your foot, and stay in place all day. Plus, the open design allows for more air circulation, and a better fit in a variety of shoes. In fact, we’re confident our pads are better than insoles for giving your feet the break they deserve. Try ‘em in heels, boots, loafers, or sneakers!
  • Unbeatable Premium Quality: We know you have a choice of foot care products, so we pair our doctor-designed quality with an affordable value you deserve. You have enough to worry about without managing pricy inserts, expensive doctors’ visits, or custom-fit shoes - let us take a load off with our comfy gel Metatarsal Pads. They’re even washable so you can wear them over and over!
  • A Commitment To Your Satisfaction: At Dr. Frederick's Original, we prioritize your satisfaction, which means creating the best possible products for you. We stand behind our Original Metatarsal Pads with our industry-leading pledge. If our product doesn't help you get back to doing what you love, we're dedicated to finding a satisfactory solution.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 7 x 1 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FP01
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 18, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dr. Frederick's Original
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BMY4VN4
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 6,891 ratings

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Customer Ratings
Comfort
3.1
4.1
3.9
4.4
4.3
4.1
Adhesion
2.7
4.0
4.2
4.6
4.0
4.3
Pain relief
3.1
3.9
4.4
4.3
4.1
Support
2.3
4.5
3.9
4.6
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material
TPE
Gel
Polyurethane
Polyurethane
Silicone, Silk
Gel
size
4 Count (Pack of 1)
One Size
4 Pairs
2 Count (Pack of 1)
3 pair (Pack of 3)
insole type
Ball of Foot Insole
Ball of Foot Insole
Comfort Insole
Comfort Insole
Comfort Insole
Comfort Insole
arch type
Low Arch
Low Arch
High Arch
High Arch
High Arch
No Arch
form
cushions
Gel
cushions
cushions
Pad
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3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
6,891 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the pain relief provided by the shoe insert. For example, they say it offers instant relief. That said, some complain about the stability and fit. For instance, they mention that it never stays in place, it slides out of place, and that the pad does not fit the whole foot. Opinions are mixed on quality, comfort, durability, ease of use, and thickness.

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619 customers mention583 positive36 negative

Customers say the shoe inserts provide instant pain relief and are wonderful tools to feel better. They also mention that their feet not only hurt less, but also feel less tired.

"These have been good at helping relieve some of my foot pain...." Read more

"First of all, this is nice and squishy and does help with the pain in the ball of my foot...." Read more

"...Upon receiving the pads I immediately put them on and felt relief. They don't get rid of all the pain, but they sure diminish it somewhat...." Read more

"...I am very pleased with the results these inexpensive pads gave me to heal my pain." Read more

790 customers mention485 positive305 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the shoe insert. Some mention that it's wonderful, surprisingly effective, and worth the price. However, others say that the sock to hold them in place does not work well at all, and the pads did not help at all.

"...The price was really good!..." Read more

"Moves inside the shoe and is very annoying. Waste of money, buy the fabric pads." Read more

"...When this stays in place, they're surprisingly effective...." Read more

"Very interesting concept; glad someone came up with it. I had injured under my big toe dancing or doing jumping jacks and landing wrong...." Read more

783 customers mention518 positive265 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the shoe insert. Some mention that it provides just the needed cushioning, and is pleasant to wear. However, others say that it feels odd and can cause toe pain.

"First of all, this is nice and squishy and does help with the pain in the ball of my foot...." Read more

"...one thing I like most about the pads is that they provide better cushioning than shoe sole inserts and don't take up a lot of room in your shoes..." Read more

"...I though, great! this won't slip! and it didn't but it hurt my toes so badly I hand to take them off...." Read more

"...They provided the perfect amount of cushy support right where I needed it...." Read more

217 customers mention65 positive152 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the shoe insert. They mention that it does not fit well, is not for small narrow feet, and that the pad does not cover the whole foot. They also say that the toe ring is too large and does not stay in place while trying to put a sock on.

"...I wished it was ticker and gives more support. The loop is too big but I am going to keep it anyway." Read more

"...The only drawback is that the toe sling is too wide and soft for my hammertoe...." Read more

"...It is the perfect size and thickness for some of my shoes, especially those with a form-fitting mid-foot and throat area, place where anything..." Read more

"...The problem I have is that the loop is too large (loose), or maybe its distance to the tab is too long, which makes it harder for the tab to stick..." Read more

210 customers mention94 positive116 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the shoe insert. Some mention it's well made and durable, while others say it'd tear easily. They also mention that the rubber eye grommet for toe breaks easily.

"...They DO NOT stay in place like the model is showing. They flop all over the place...." Read more

"...DURABLE! So far the material has been very durable and I think will hold up really well without getting rips, tears or punctures...." Read more

"...It left deep red indentations in my pinky toe, big toe and top of my foot. The padded part was also much smaller...." Read more

"...to use this with no socks in a flat-soled deck shoe and had no problems walking around or the thing sliding...." Read more

158 customers mention63 positive95 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the shoe insert. Some mention that it's comfortable and easy to use, while others say that it takes a little getting used to.

"...The price was really good! These are a little difficult to get on if you have socks that don't have give in them at the top because they don't stay..." Read more

"...It is very easy to use, it slips on the #2 toe (next to the big toe). There is a right and left so, to maximize comfort, use the correct ones...." Read more

"...This is NOT so easy to do. If you have any issues with the joints in your hands, then these pads are definitely NOT for you...." Read more

"...- EASY to wear! I love things that are idiot proof and these definitely are. They are labeled to indicate which is for which foot...." Read more

98 customers mention30 positive68 negative

Customers are mixed about the thickness of the shoe insert. Some mention that nothing else seems thick enough or cushioned enough to have any real impact on an eight, while others say that the pads are not as thick as they used to be, they are too thick to wear comfortably with all of their shoes, and the material is way too stiff. They also say that they are not that well made and tend to break easily.

"...They seem slightly thinner than the gels I used to use in the past (but still pretty decently thick)...." Read more

"I like that it’s cool but it’s not thick enough!" Read more

"...THIN! These are thin enough that I can wear them with even my most snug shoes without causing problems.- STAYS PUT!..." Read more

"...quality seems good and the rubber is very squishy but it's also not very thick...." Read more

755 customers mention146 positive609 negative

Customers are disappointed with the stability of the shoe insert. They mention that it never stays in place, slides out of place, and flops around a bit too much. The pad moves around and can get really uncomfortable. Customers also say that the pad does not adhere to their skin and that the tab is too long making it hard for it to stick to where it's supposed to be.

"...have socks that don't have give in them at the top because they don't stay in place well when you are putting your socks on...." Read more

"...Victoria Secret...they are similar in texture, but these will NOT adhere to your skin. There is ZERO adhesion until your foot gets very sweaty...." Read more

"...First, like others, it is difficult to keep this in place when you put your foot in your shoe. It will slide around...." Read more

"Moves inside the shoe and is very annoying. Waste of money, buy the fabric pads." Read more

ELIMINATED my callous pain, even in no show socks!  Wouldn't recommend for sports/running though.
4 Stars
ELIMINATED my callous pain, even in no show socks! Wouldn't recommend for sports/running though.
I should probably start by saying I have quite a sordid history of foot problems for someone only in her mid 30's. I've had osteotomy surgery, plantar warts, you name it. A lot of my foot problems stem from the fact that one of my legs is slightly longer than the other. Since my left leg is a bit shorter, my left foot takes most of the pressure. I also have VERY high arches, so the heel and ball of my left foot really take a beating, especially since as a research scientist and mother of a very active autistic 4 year old, I'm on my feet a LOT. Also, we have mostly hard wood and tile flooring in our house and I tend to walk around barefoot or in my socks which also wears on my feet. Over the last 6 months I have developed some major callouses on the ball of my left foot and they're starting to become painful. I lotion and pumice regularly but they are still bothering me, at least when I wear certain shoes (my chuck taylor slip on sneakers that are my favorite). I decided to try out this metatarsal pad and see if that made a difference and it definitely has!Here's what I like about these pads:- REUSABLE! I hate single use stuff. So wasteful! These are super easy to clean and use again and again.- EASY to wear! I love things that are idiot proof and these definitely are. They are labeled to indicate which is for which foot. R for right and L for left, and for you Spanish speakers they have a D for Derecha and an I for Izquierda (hooray for multilingual things!)- VERSATILE and can be used in multiple kinds of socks and shoes! My biggest concern would be that these would stay put in no show socks which I wear a lot and I can confirm that they do indeed! I have yet to find a well fitting sock that they wouldn't work in.- COMFORTABLE! Isn't that the most important thing? At first I felt like the ring was tugging on my toe a little but within a few moments I did not feel that anymore. I have been wearing this pad all day long and not only is it still comfortable by the end of the day but I have NO PAIN!!- THIN! These are thin enough that I can wear them with even my most snug shoes without causing problems.- STAYS PUT! Once this is situated in my sock and on my foot properly, it stays exactly where it should all day long! I can walk around the house in my socks with it on and it works just as well as in a shoe.- DURABLE! So far the material has been very durable and I think will hold up really well without getting rips, tears or punctures.Here's what I don't like as much:- This pad tends to make my foot more sweaty and moist than normal which I don't love, but I think that's going to be a common problem of any similar product, so it's something I expected and can live with.- I wish the material were a little less squishy. I mean, don't get me wrong, it does the job and prevents pain, but if it were a little more firm while still being soft, it would prevent my foot from doing a little squish wiggle every time I step down on it. It's a very slight wiggle, but I definitely notice it. It's not a slip, it's a wiggle. These are not slippery. It's hard to describe until you experience it for yourself, but because of this little wiggle inside the shoe, I personally would not use these for running or other sports that require running or stopping/turning on a dime. I think it would be hard on the ankle. My recommendation would be to get a full insole for those activities instead of just a pad.All in all I'm really pleased I bought these and have been getting great use out of them so far! Are they comfortable? Yes? Is it annoying having to wear something additional in my shoe? Yes, but I'd rather deal with annoying than pain and can definitely recommend them for callous pain on the ball of the foot as they have completely eliminated mine! Hope this helps a fellow sufferer! (PS please forgive the picture of my unmanicured toes. It's winter here now.)I did NOT receive this item free or at a discount
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