Best ball-of-foot cushions according to redditors
We found 43 Reddit comments discussing the best ball-of-foot cushions. We ranked the 24 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 43 Reddit comments discussing the best ball-of-foot cushions. We ranked the 24 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I think the same thing happened to me.
Do your feet feel like your socks are bunched up, but when you check them, they're smooth?
If so, that and everything else you describe sounds like the onset of nerve damage. The nerves which run between your tarsal bones are being smooshed because your feet have gotten bigger while your shoes haven't.
Go up half a size, and consider using metatarsal spreaders (you stick them to your insoles, not your feet) for a while, to relieve the pressure.
https://www.amazon.com/Metatarsal-Felt-Foot-Pad-Pieces/dp/B01K8QDNEK/
This is what I use, years later. I didn't upsize my shoes soon enough and the damage is still noticeable.
Also: See a podiatrist. None of us are doctors and this is important.
This is great, I was avoiding slip-on pumps despite loving them, and this would solve that problem!
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I do trade shows in heels often for a job... I haven’t really found inserts that I’ve found truly worthwhile with pumps - it’s all about getting heels that fit properly and breaking them in. In part this is because the inserts add padding, but also decrease the room available in the toe box as closed toed heels aren’t designed to accommodate additional padding.
The only shoes I’m fond of them in are open toed (provides additional grip) or mules with a roomier toe box. Metatarsal Pads | Metatarsal Pads for Women | Ball of Foot Cushions (2 Pairs Foot Pads) All Day Pain Relief and Comfort One Size Fits Shoe Inserts for Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076S89NSV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q0klDbTP5QHAZ - I’ve been fairly happy with these in a few pairs of heeled sandals - generally I would recommend ones with a soft exterior rather than a gummy, silicone one for comfort purposes. These also also relatively thin compared to some other options on the market, so they press my feet less into the straps compared to others I’ve tried.
You may also want to look into moleskin tape - this is something you would place directly on your feet at any points where they rub against the shoe/your foot slips during the day. I typically won’t wear these with sandals, but they’re great to have with pumps. Kind of in a similar vein, there’s also various anti-blister rub on balms (Dr Scholls makes one) and they do an excellent job, though you may have to reapply during the day.
If you’re getting new shoes for you wedding you may also want to look into shoe stretchers designed to work with heels. This will help shorten the breakin time/maintain the fresh look for the big day.
These gel inserts really help prevent that burning in the balls of your feet. I couldn't wear heels without them.
If it's blisters around your heels that's the problem they also do these heel shields, although I've never used them so I couldn't say if they work or not.
I live in super high heels and wore 5" heels to my wedding, one month after I broke my foot. Couple of tips:
Slim Metatarsal Ball Of Foot Inserts High Heels Feet Reusable Silicone Transparent Gel Insole Cushion Pads Cups Protectors (2 Pairs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1K4YXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rAsczbM9HMV6G
And I added a pic of my shoes cause I loved them and will show them off whenever I get a chance! http://i.imgur.com/QLDFdC0.jpg
I'm a fan of these cushioned toe pouches, because they are bulky and take up space at the front of the shoe. I have tiny feet and almost every pair of heels is too large. These help (but they don't fully solve the problem. I haven't found anything that fixes the problem while really being wearable on the regular.)
Either stone bruise: you landed funny from higher up.
Or Metatarsalis: your non-slip shoes are worn (get new ones from Walmart) or your compensating for achellies pain and slapping your foot down in a way that’s stressing your foot oooor you’re wearing high heels and standing too much; get these ball of foot cushion sock
You can also get an insert called a [metatarsal pad] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DW1DJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lODACb11TB9AF) for your regular (not ballet) shoes that can relieve some of the pressure on it. The pain lasted a while for me, but is now gone. Hope you can find some relief!
I've had some luck with foot ball cushion insets like these, but if you're on your feet for any extended length of time there will be some soreness.
This is for all of you Repladies with narrow feet! I wanted to share a link for these shoe inserts purchased from amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073JHDJKZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1. I noticed a few people mentioning that their Oran sandals are a bit wide, and thought these might be helpful. I have used them in several different types of slides, and they really keep my foot from sliding all over the place.
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If you're wearing heels, put some of these on the soles to help give you traction so you can stride with confidence. It also helps if you "score" the bottoms of the soles with a razor blade or sand paper.
And look for a good tailor in your neighborhood who you would feel comfortable working with, or even better a friend who really knows how to sew and would do it for free or a reduced price. Often women's clothing needs to be adjusted to get a great fit because real women aren't built like perfect mannequins and so the shoulders fit too wide or the bust is too narrow, waistband gapes, etc.
Have fun! Fashion is loads of fun to play with.
I have Oran sandals from TB too and I bought these inserts. They really help! The sandals used to hurt my feet at the line where the colored front part meets the sole (if that makes sense lol).
Silicone cushions and heel grips
If you're thinking heels, I can't recommend Naturalizers enough. Even if you just get a simple pair of pumps and pad out the rest of your collection with less expensive brands, a good, comfy heel will come in clutch. I feel like I could run a marathon in my Naturalizers.
For coping with cheaper heels, you need some of these bad boys. They take the pressure off the balls of your feet so you aren't dying by noon. Heels definitely aren't for everyone, but I like them because I feel like they dress up my look without much effort.
As far as clothing, personally I pretty much wear the same black skinny jeans every day, and just swap out different cute tops. I buy most of my tops for next to nothing at Goodwill (or Plato's during their 90% off sale), so I keep looking fresh for cheap. I also have two pairs of non-black pants that I throw in occasionally so no one realizes I wear the same thing every day.
I had that for a while and got these: Dr. Frederick's Original Metatarsal Pads - 2 Pieces - Gel Pad Ball of Foot Cushions - Rapid Foot Pain Relief https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMY4VN4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I wore them for a couple weeks while the inflammation and pain went away and I keep them around for flare ups.
in addition to heel cusion you can try gel foot pads like this https://www.amazon.com/Metatarsal-Pads-Envelop-Inserts-Adhesive/dp/B00SXE6TXW/ref=pd_sim_121_1/133-0730721-0324255?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00SXE6TXW&pd_rd_r=CCSFE80XDPE95Y4DD93V&pd_rd_w=Yyzal&pd_rd_wg=QoMKo&psc=1&refRID=CCSFE80XDPE95Y4DD93V
I had the same pressure point when I first got my ice flys and got these: https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Bunga-Pads-2-5-Discs/dp/B000289YZC
Had no pain with them in and after about 3 weeks my boots were broken in enough to stop using them.
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I'm a 5.5 or 6, but very narrow (like, AA with an AAAA heel). And I live in Canada, where shoes don't tend to come in widths, or, if they do, they only come in wide widths.
I swear by insoles, which I add to most of my shoes to keep them on my feet. For dressier shoes, I like these ball of foot insoles, which keep heels and pumps from falling off and flying across the room. For winter boots and more athletic-style shoes, I like Superfeet Berry, which are slightly too wide for me but they take up enough volume to help, and they start at a women's size 4.5 (size "B").
I also tend to choose ankle boots, sandals with straps, or higher shoes with laces, because flats and pumps will just fall right off my feet.
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Most likely, it's a Morton's Neuroma. Wearing climbing shoes with a tight toe box can be the cause. If you squat down barefoot on the balls of the feet like a baseball catcher, does it hurt, or burn over the spot?
The good news, they aren't a huge deal (in that they're not diabetes or a problem that spreads--it's typically a single nerve that is effected). The bad news is they're painful and can be debilitating if they're not treated. The standard advice, from least to most invasive is:
Don't walk around barefoot or in flip flops a lot and avoid any activities that specifically aggravate it like climbing. Tight toe boxes, plus the potential to put pressure directly on the nerve when stepping on certain footholds can keep it angry. Sandals like Chaco's Z/2 are actually a good option. No toe box to worry about and the footbed is formed just as good as a high quality insole. Add a met pad in the right place and you'll probably see some relief.
Hope that helps.
I have some very similar shoes that do the same thing, but only like 25% of the time I wear them??? Makes no sense. For other shoes that make that fart noise, I've added little cushions like these to the point where the noise comes from. They seem to change what the foot makes contact with so the sound goes away.
I've used this kind, they are okay for heels that low, any higher and it's not much of a difference.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001KZAB5S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485020887&sr=1-4
CVS and other drug stores sell loose lambs wool! Near the shoe sole inserts and other footcare type products. A $15 package at a dancewear store is like... $2 at the drug store. Some even sell ouch pouches packaged for wearing heels! I've seen this brand at CVS in a few cuts/sizes. http://www.amazon.com/Profoot-Pouch-Cushions-Womens-6-10/dp/B0024GREVQ
Also, if you tried the gel pouches on at a different time of the day than when you take class, you feet will not be the same size (feet swell as you stand on them during the day) and that may explain why now they hurt.
These are the toe pouches I'm familiar with. I haven't seen the ones you linked.
So with heel pads, I prefer to use those with flat shoes. With heels,
I like to get max cushioning on the toes.
For the bluchers and my maliseets I was having a problem with the inside lacing rubbing against the bones of my feet. It was preventing me from tightening them up as much as I wanted.
This may sound silly since it's labeled as a women's product, but using these has solved all worries. I just cut a small section off and stick them where there's awkward pressure points. They come in both black and the light creme color and have matched perfectly in my Olive/Toast Suede - not sure about others. They don't come off and they're thin enough to not be noticed or radically change the fit of the shoe.
Anyway, just an option if you're finding the bluchers uncomfortable after a while.
Foot Petals. You can trim them down on the sides if they overhang.
I saw this nifty product on amazon the other day! Haven't gotten it yet but considering it.
Can you give a link to the insoles you're talking about? I have this one on my wishlist but I'm not sure it'll work / whether it's easy to return if it doesn't work.
Heel grips + a thin insole or ball of foot cushions. I have the same problem with literally every pair of shoes 1"+ I own, and I do not start walking around in them until I've put in a pair of heel grips (either Foot Petals or Pedag) and either Foot Petals [Killer Kushionz] (http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Petals-Killer-Kushionz-3-Pair/dp/B000XERXTE) or [Tip Toes] (http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Petals-Womens-Cushions-BUTTERCUP/dp/B0036SHDN0). They're stupidly pricy, but cheaper brands (cough Dr. Scholls cough) either don't stay in place or make my feet sweaty or the adhesive wears off within a week.
> bunga gel pads
this look like a fair price? expensive!
https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Bunga-Pads-2-5-Discs/dp/B000289YZC/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1494354222&sr=8-3&keywords=BUNGA+GEL+PADS
Oh that’s awesome, I was considering putting these inserts on them. I’m also wondering if I should get something like this to protect the sole. Did yours get scratched at all? I find it so weird that all these super expensive shoes don’t have very durable soles. I don’t want them to get all messed up.
Sounds like a pressure point issue. Baking or punching the skates is probably the best option. Might also try a couple different kinds of socks. I haven't tried these before, but I've heard good reviews online, Bunga pads. They're supposed to reduce pressure points. There's a bunch of different styles available on Amazon.
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Thank you again. All good advice. I will get some of those j-pads and start using my ball and roller more.
This is the j-pad? http://www.amazon.com/PerformanceFoot-Dancer-Sesamoid-Purple-Reusable/dp/B008MB09XM