Modifications and adjustments are part of the game when dealing with met pads, and sometimes you need to rip them off and try something different for the best fit," says Ryan Robinson, CPed and former president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada. Video titles and descriptions can give more information on how difficult the exercises are and who they are for. Forefoot pain can severely and negatively impact your life, causing discomfort not only when you're walking or running, but all throughout the day.

The U-shaped pad was the second most effective, while the donut shaped pad didn't result in significant changes. If your doctor recommends using metatarsal foot pads to relieve your foot pain, try a pair of Tread Labs Met Pads with your Tread Labs insoles and get back to doing the things you love, pain free. By distributing some of the pressure to the shafts of the bones, the pads diminish the pressure on the balls of your feet. After Chaco sold in 2009, Mark ultimately started Tread Labs to continue transforming people's footwear so they can walk better, feel better, live better.He's been in the footwear industry for over 30 years, working with podiatrists, pedorthists, foot care experts, and footwear makers. Forefoot pain that can be addressed with met pads is primarily caused by, metatarsalgia, bursitis of the feet, rheumatoid arthritis, neuromas and plantar warts. Mark started Chaco sandals in 1989 and developed a game-changing sport sandal that delivered comfort and durability.

Each of your feet has five metatarsal bones, and the forward ends of these bones form the “ball” of your foot. Pain of the forefoot, including the toes and metatarsophalangeal joints, is a common presenting complaint in general practice.

The best metatarsal pads are ones that attach to your insole, rather than your foot, and are easily adjustable.